O'brien, William 1980-01-07
William O’Brien discusses his experiences in banking, particularly with the Federal Land Bank.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: William O'Brien
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: January 07, 1980
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Richard Mason
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Born: Oklahoma (November 1, 1900),
Carlsbad, New Mexico,
Ranching,
Dimmitt, Texas,
High school graduation,
World War I,
Draft,
Bank teller (1922-1931),
National Bank of Commerce, Amarillo, Texas,
Depression,
Liquidation,
Bank holiday,
Feed and Seed Loan Program,
Martin combine maize,
Participation,
Sandstorm prevention,
Federal Land Bank (1933-1960),
Purpose,
New Deal,
Effects,
Loans,
Interest rates,
Mortgages,
Land,
Sales,
Role in settlement,
Ranches divided,
Spade,
Slaughter,
Appraising.
Tape 1, Side 2: Military service (1942),
Federal Land Bank,
Projects,
Former military camps,
Land appraisal,
Land damage,
Restoration to original owners,
Anecdotes,
Land mines,
Camp Bowie,
Brownwood, Texas,
Appraiser,
Agriculture background,
Land prices,
Fluctuation,
Speculation.
Range Dates: 1900-1960
Bulk Dates: 1900-1940s
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