McClellan, R Lee 1969-06-15

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R. Lee McClellan talks about his political career as Hansford County Clerk and as mayor of Spearman, his early grain elevator business, and Depression-era difficulties.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: R. Lee McClellan

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: June 15, 1969

Location: Spearman, Texas

Interviewer: Don Green

Length: 25 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: R. Lee McClellan, Born October 28, 1888, in Hill County, Texas, Family moved to the Panhandle (1903), Bought land in Hansford County, County Clerk in Hansford County (1912-1920), Effects of World War I on job, Women politicians, McClellan’s grain business in Spearman, Equity Grain Co-op of Spearman, Grading grain in early days, Moist grain problems, Hauling grain in wagons and early model trucks, Elevator modernization, Shipping and selling grain, McClellan as mayor of Spearman during 1930s, Uncollected taxes, Issuance of scrip and warrants to obtain money, Difficulties of paying previously voted bonds, Electricity in Spearman.

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: 1888-1969

Bulk Dates: 1903-1930s


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