Shields, W W and R E Gracey 1972-05-05
R. E. Gracey and W. W. Shields reminisce about their lives in Roscoe and their involvement in the Boys’ Club there.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: W.W. and R.E. Gracey Shields
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: May 05, 1972
Location: Roscoe, Texas
Interviewer: Fred Carpenter
Length: 50 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: W. W. Shields,
Family history,
To Roscoe, Texas (1924),
Roscoe Boys’ Club,
George Parks,
John Shields (son),
Influence on young lives,
R. E. Gracey,
Family history,
To Roscoe (1910),
Born: Clay County, Texas (1902),
Roscoe (1910),
Merchants,
Population (1,200),
Father’s occupation,
Stock farmer,
School (1913),
Sports,
World War I,
Weather,
Drought (1917-1918),
Snow (1919),
Depression (1930s),
Livestock,
Government cattle slaughter,
Roscoe house (1920-1932),
Boys’ Club of Roscoe (again),
George Parks, director (again).
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1895-1930s
Bulk Dates: 1910-1930s
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