Oates, Oscar Eugene Jr 1976-02-18
Oscar E. Oates, Jr., longtime pharmacist and resident of Haskell County, relates his memories of local and family history.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Oscar Eugene Jr. Oates
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: February 18, 1976
Location: Haskell, Texas
Interviewer: Fred A. Carpenter
Length: 45 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Family background,
Oscar E. Oates, Jr.,
Born: (December 5, 1893),
Parents,
Haskell, Texas,
Local history,
Early description,
Early businesses and owners,
Oscar E. Oates, Jr.,
Early education (1901-1910),
Later education,
Ford Academy—Austin, Texas,
Galveston School of Pharmacy,
Early experiences,
Winbisch Drug—Austin, Texas (1913),
State Board Exam—Houston, Texas,
"Shine" Phillips, coworker,
McLemore Drug—Haskell, Texas,
Army experiences (1919-?),
144th Ambulance Company,
Assistant pathlologist,
Memories of Depression.
Tape 1, Side 2: Haskell, Texas,
Ranching,
O. E. Oates, Jr.,
Marriage (1930),
Recovery from Depression (1929-1945),
Starting business, Young County (1938),
Farm supervising,
Description,
Pay,
Federal control,
Haskell,
History,
County communities,
Railroads,
KC&MO (1905),
Wichita Valley (1906),
Railroad agents,
Factors in decline.
Range Dates: 1893-1976
Bulk Dates: 1901-1945
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