Rucker, Joseph B 1973-06-15
Joseph Rucker, former director of the Dallas Fair, discusses the relationship between the Dallas Fair and the Park Board. He also discusses the history of the Fair and cites its contributions to the growth of Dallas.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Joseph B. Rucker
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: June 15, 1973
Location: Dallas, Texas
Interviewer: Harry Jebsen and Robert Newton
Length: 50 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Activities of street cars in park development cited,
Development of White Rock Lake recalled,
Dallas parks activities described,
State Fair concept explored,
Contributions of Dallas Fair examined,
Al Thornton cited,
Relationship between Dallas Fair and Dallas parks given,
Diminished administrative role of the Fair explained,
Examination of budget problems,
Attendance of school children to the Fair mentioned,
Financing trends of the Fair reviewed.
Tape 1, Side 2: Discussion of Fair location,
Bond issues, problems cited,
Aversion to federal programs noted,
Recollections of Ray Hubbard, Dr. Dean, L. B. Houston,
Youth activities remembered,
Ideas on youth rebellion expressed,
Texas Centennial recalled,
Aftermath of Centennial cited,
Relationship between Park Board and Fair in regard to theaters.
Range Dates: 1930s-1973
Bulk Dates: 1930s-1973
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