Turnbow, Eugene 1978-11-09
Eugene Turnbow discusses the coal mining and brick industries of Thurber, Texas.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Eugene Turnbow
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: November 09, 1978
Location: Loving, New Mexico
Interviewer: Bobby Weaver
Length: 45 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Thurber, Texas (1900),
Father,
Mine worker,
Brickyard (1902-1904),
Coal mine,
Reinforcements,
Donkeys,
Power plant (1906-1908),
Brickyard,
Pavers,
Father,
Yard foreman,
Home,
Company houses,
Rent,
Utilities,
Gas (1917),
Coal fuel,
Texas Pacific oil well,
Cars,
Dr. Dorsett,
Immigrants,
Blacks,
Entertainment,
Labor Day,
Fourth of July,
Barbecue,
Alcohol,
Brickyard,
Rustling bar,
Kilns,
Work shifts,
Pay,
Coal mining.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1900-1920
Bulk Dates: 1900-1920
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