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| − | + | Mrs. Effie Smith, mother of Preston Smith, discusses her son’s early life and career. | |
==General Interview Information== | ==General Interview Information== | ||
| − | '''Interviewee Name:''' | + | '''Interviewee Name:''' Effie Smith |
| − | '''Additional Parties Recorded:''' | + | '''Additional Parties Recorded:''' None |
| − | '''Date:''' | + | '''Date:''' January 08, 1974 |
| − | '''Location:''' | + | '''Location:''' Lamesa, Texas |
| − | '''Interviewer:''' | + | '''Interviewer:''' David Murrah |
| − | '''Length:''' | + | '''Length:''' 35 minutes |
==Abstract== | ==Abstract== | ||
| − | '''Tape 1, Side 1:''' | + | '''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Preston Smith’s early education, family life discussed, |
| − | + | Charles C. Smith, father of Preston Smith, recalled, | |
| + | Family lifestyle described, | ||
| + | Move to Dawson County in 1923, | ||
| + | Father’s advice on politics noted, | ||
| + | Origin and difficulty in moving picture business related, | ||
| + | Mrs. Smith’s attitude toward politics expressed. | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
| − | '''Tape 1, Side 2:''' | + | '''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Political attitudes (continued), |
| − | + | Speculations on accidents, assassinations made. | |
<br> | <br> | ||
| − | '''Range Dates:''' | + | '''Range Dates:''' Early 1900s-1930s |
| − | '''Bulk Dates:''' | + | '''Bulk Dates:''' 1923-1930s |
Revision as of 20:41, 31 August 2015
Mrs. Effie Smith, mother of Preston Smith, discusses her son’s early life and career.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Effie Smith
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: January 08, 1974
Location: Lamesa, Texas
Interviewer: David Murrah
Length: 35 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Preston Smith’s early education, family life discussed,
Charles C. Smith, father of Preston Smith, recalled,
Family lifestyle described,
Move to Dawson County in 1923,
Father’s advice on politics noted,
Origin and difficulty in moving picture business related,
Mrs. Smith’s attitude toward politics expressed.
Tape 1, Side 2: Political attitudes (continued),
Speculations on accidents, assassinations made.
Range Dates: Early 1900s-1930s
Bulk Dates: 1923-1930s
Access Information
Original Recording Format:
Recording Format Notes:
Transcript:
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