Hofsommer, Don 1975-03-31

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Dr. Hofsommer, history professor at Wayland Baptist University in Plainview, discusses South Plains railroads with David Murrah in a telephone conversation.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Dr. Don Hofsommer

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Date: March 31, 1975

Location: Plainview, Texas

Interviewer: David Murrah

Length: 20 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Importance of railroads on the South Plains, Quanah, Acme and Pacific Railroad discussed, Discussion of records kept on South Plains railroads, Interest in railroads, Autobiographical information given, Discussion of value of local history, Use of railroad records by students, Relation of growth of railroads to local economies.

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: ?-1975

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