Nobles, Mrs Margaret 1972-06-21
Mrs. Nobles recalls her acquaintance with the late actor Dan Blocker (famous as Hoss Cartwright of "Bonanza") and his parents.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mrs. Margaret Nobles
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: June 21, 1972
Location: O’Donnell, Texas
Interviewer: Jeff Townsend
Length: 1 hour 5 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Blockers moved to O’Donnell (1935 or 1936),
Anecdote about first meeting,
Reasons for move,
O’Donnell in the 1930s,
J. D. Stewart—nephew Blockers helped raise,
Dan’s visit to O’Donnell, early 1960s,
Dan’s mother recalled,
Anecdote about Dan’s hair,
Dan’s grandfather,
Letters written during Korean War,
Dan’s large size,
Anecdote about Dan’s grooming,
Dan’s boxing,
Dan’s education,
Texas Military Institute,
O’Donnell schools,
Hardin-Simmons University,
Sul Ross State University,
Drum major in Hardin-Simmons Cowboy Band,
Met wife at Sul Ross,
Anecdote about Dan’s playing in water,
Anecdote about photograph of Dan,
Dan taught school in Sonora.
Tape 1, Side 2: Dan’s interests—record collection,
Dan’s desire to teach,
Twins went to school in Greece,
Move to Switzerland,
Purchase of yacht,
Blockers moved away from O’Donnell,
Dan disliked being a celebrity,
Father’s funeral discussed,
Trips to Mexico with John Saleh,
Community attitude toward Dan,
Last visit with Dan recalled,
Interest in politics,
"Bonanza" series and Dan’s age,
Stories about Dan as a child.
Range Dates: 1935-1972
Bulk Dates: 1935-1972
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