Izzard, Wesley 1971-06-25

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Wesley Izzard, associated with the Amarillo Globe-News firm since 1924, discusses conditions in Amarillo during the Depression of the 1930s and his association with newspaperman Gene Howe.

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Interviewee Name: Wesley Izzard

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Date: June 25, 1971

Location: Amarillo, Texas

Interviewer: David Nail

Length: 30 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Came to Amarillo to work on Gene Howe’s newspaper, Howe’s father described, Gene Howe characterized, Depression of the 1930s discussed, Soup kitchen sponsored by the newspaper, States opinion of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Dust storms mentioned, Reviews public attitude toward world events of the late 1930s.

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: 1924-1939

Bulk Dates: 1924-1939


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