Holman, Mr and Mrs J C 1971-01-13
The Holmans discuss conditions in Amarillo during the Depression of the 1930s.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Holman
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: January 13, 1971
Location: Amarillo, Texas
Interviewer: David Nail
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Biographical information on both given,
Mr. Holman’s work for the Post Office discussed,
Payne murder case of 1930 recalled,
Discussion of the Depression of the 1930s,
Express opinion of Herbert Hoover,
Bank closing mentioned,
Had difficulty in obtaining jobs,
Note effects of Prohibition and bootlegging,
Soup kitchens and other welfare programs described,
Explanation given of WPA CCC and other
government programs.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Tape 2, Side 1: Depression of the 1930s (continued),
Refinancing of home through Homeowners Loan Corporation recalled,
Dust storms described,
Name forms of entertainment in the 1930s,
State opinion of Franklin D. Roosevelt,
Family life in the 1930s characterized,
Review of public opinion of world events in the late
1930s.
Tape 2, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1930s
Bulk Dates: 1930s
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