Priestly, Carlton and George Woods 1969-04-09

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Carleton Priestly and George Woods discuss the history of the black community in Lubbock up to 1940, including views on race relations.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Carlton Priestly and George Woods

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: April 09, 1969

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: Robert Foster

Length: 1 hour 30 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Black community, late 1920s, Black churches—location, Methodist churches, Early schoolteachers, School buildings, Businesses on Avenue A, Job opportunities in Lubbock, Location of black part of town, City dump, Location of home, Public utilities, Housing, Segregation, Lots, House construction, Black doctors (Dr. Oliver), Marriage to white woman, Booker T. Washington Park, Black baseball team (Black Hubbers), Leisure time activities, Movie theaters, Early car owners, Harvest season—population increase, Race relations, Harassment, Prejudice, Black policemen, Effect of Depression, Soup lines, Road construction jobs.

Tape 1, Side 2: Rat Row and Coleman’s Alley, Race relations, Black Chamber of Commerce, Residential segregation, Race relations discussion.

Range Dates: 1920-1914

Bulk Dates: 1920-1940


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