Landers, Dr J B Sr 1971-01-07

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Dr. Landers, an Amarillo dentist, discusses his experiences during the Depression of the 1930s.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Dr. J.B. Sr., Landers

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: January 07, 1971

Location: Amarillo, Texas

Interviewer: David Nail

Length: 20 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Lost $10,000 in stock market crash, Expresses attitude toward Franklin Roosevelt’s bank holiday, States feelings regarding Prohibition, Opinion of WPA, CCC and other government programs, Business as a dentist in the 1930s recalled, Dust storms described, Gives opinion of farm programs instituted, Dances paid for by the government, Notes public attitude toward world events in late 1930s.

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: 1930s

Bulk Dates: 1930s


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