Turnbow, Eugene 1978-11-09

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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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