Hudson, Carl 1978-02-14

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Carl Hudson speaks of the development of electrical companies in Texas.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Carl Hudson

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Date: February 14, 1978

Location: Childress, Texas

Interviewer: Bobby Weaver

Length: 40 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Grew up in Childress Texas, Childress Electric and Ice Company (1916), Work, Customers, Fuel, Sold out to Central Power and Light Company, Sold current to Rural Electrification Administration, Electric appliances, Generator problems, Texas Utility Company, Work, Headquarters at Abilene Texas, Diesel engines, Expanding electricity lines, Copper lines change to aluminum (1960s), Rural Electrification Administration (REA).

Tape 1, Side 2: REA (continued), Electric street lights, Fort Worth and Denver Railway apprentice, Electric current, Meters, Electrical accidents, Automobiles (1919).

Range Dates: 1916-1978

Bulk Dates: 1916-1960s


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