Rhodes, Mrs Flosie 1971-06-23
Mrs. Rhodes describes conditions in the Dalhart area during the Depression of the 1930s, particularly the Dust Bowl.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mrs. Flosie Rhodes
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: June 23, 1971
Location: Dalhart, Texas
Interviewer: David Nail
Length: 15 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Depression of the 1930s discussed,
States opinion that bad farming methods caused the Dust Bowl,
Grocery business went broke,
Dust storms described,
Characterizes John L. McCarty and the Last Man Club,
Dust storms discussed again,
Mentions problem of cleaning house afterwards,
Dust pneumonia afflicted some.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1930s
Bulk Dates: 1930s
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