Parker, T A 1981-03-05
T. A. Parker recalls his early years in Thurber, Texas, his work with the Civilian Conservation Corps and in Korea during the 1950s, along with his philosophy and ideas concerning the future.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: T.A. Parker
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: March 05, 1981
Location: Brady, Texas
Interviewer: Richard Mason
Length: 2 hours
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Korea (1954),
Agriculture work,
Flood control equipment,
Inspection,
Irrigation systems,
Rehabilitation,
Rice production,
Dam building,
American dollars spent,
Photographs discussed,
Orphans,
Korean mistresses,
Black market,
"A Frame" carrying (Oriental),
Background,
High school graduation,
Employment,
Civilian Conservation Corps (1933).
Tape 1, Side 2: Civilian Conservation Corps (continued),
Army controlled,
Meals,
Arizona,
Lodging,
Salary,
Jobs,
Dance band,
Tarleton College (1934),
Texas A & M (1938),
Arizona communities,
Civilian Conservation Corps (again),
Discipline,
Antlers, Oklahoma (1938),
Teacher,
Community work,
Agricultural co-op,
Government work,
Ranching,
Born: Bluffdale, Texas (1915),
Thurber, Texas,
Mr. Wendell, school superintendent,
Ruth Calloway, teacher,
Bailey Anderson,
George Polasky.
Tape 2, Side 1: Thurber, Texas (continued),
Loose morals,
Contacts,
Addresses supplied,
Children,
Ethnic groups,
Black,
Mexican,
School discipline,
John L. Lewis,
Coal strike,
Jewish people,
Banking industry,
Masons,
Future of the world,
Pearl Harbor,
Zionists.
Tape 2, Side 2: Investments,
Government fiscal policy,
Inflation,
Survivalists,
NAACP,
Individual civil rights,
Constitutional Convention (1787),
Military dictatorship,
National debt,
Federal Reserve System,
Federal regulation,
Education,
Busing.
Range Dates: 1915-1981
Bulk Dates: 1920s-1954
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