Pool, Bob 1973-05-04
Bob Pool, a state government official and former Dallas businessman, summarizes his background and recounts his various business experiences there.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Bob Pool
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: May 04, 1973
Location: Austin, Texas
Interviewer: Fred Carpenter
Length: 1 hour 40 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Gives background,
Born in Milam County, Texas (September 4, 1897),
Family remembered,
Attended Baylor University,
Joined Fourth Texas Cavalry,
Tells about various jobs held,
Transferred to Dallas,
Describes his family,
Became press agent for Dallas Athletic Club,
Hotel jobs listed,
Held job as radio station manager,
Discusses popular bands of that time,
Bamboo Land Roof Garden was novelty attraction.
Tape 1, Side 2: Recalls radio station work,
Started dramatization of Texas history,
Series of contests recalled,
Returned to hotel business.
Tape 2, Side 1: Continues discussion on business in hotels,
Service duty desired,
Explains experience in Air Force,
Returned to Dallas,
Own business purchased,
Attended Southern Methodist University,
University of Texas attracted him,
Started government work.
Tape 2, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1897-1973
Bulk Dates: 1897-?
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