Smith, A R 1971-07-15
A. R. Smith gives his account of the depression years as an oil field worker in Kansas and Oklahoma.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: A.R. Smith
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: July 15, 1971
Location: Eagle Pass, Texas
Interviewer: Paul Patterson
Length: 1 hour 10 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Recounts life in Kansas,
Family moved from Missouri (1912),
Completed schooling in Kansas,
Married (August 1921),
Discusses Depression,
Worked in oil fields of Oklahoma and Kansas from 1929-1931,
Governor of Kansas closed down oil fields there,
Recalls slight depression in 1922 after World War I,
Account of coal mine conditions (1917-1918),
Talks about flu epidemic in Oklahoma,
Explains conditions between 1922 and 1929 which affected severity of Depression.
Tape 1, Side 2: Comments on own position during Depression,
Family friend introduces different Depression situation,
Government role in Depression assessed,
Evaluates effects of depression.
Range Dates: 1912-1930s
Bulk Dates: 1912-1930s
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