Nail, Jimmy A 1971-01-13
Jimmy Nail discusses conditions in Amarillo during the Depression of the 1930s.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Jimmy A. Nail
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: January 13, 1971
Location: Amarillo, Texas
Interviewer: David Nail
Length: 25 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Depression of the 1930s discussed,
Lists jobs available to youth,
Forms of entertainment in the 1930s recalled,
Father worked as painter during the 1930s,
Comments on Amarillo High School football team,
Prohibition mentioned,
Dust storms described,
Speculates on public attitude to world events of the late 1930s.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1930-1939
Bulk Dates: 1930-1939
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