Weaver, Carl 1966-07-05
Carl Weaver, road building contractor, discusses his road construction experience in the Odessa area.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Carl Weaver
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: July 05, 1966
Location: Odessa, Texas
Interviewer: Paul Patterson
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Moved from Alabama to Odessa during the oil boom,
West Texas roads mentioned,
Discusses building roads and pits,
Growth in Odessa area recalled,
Competitor contractors mentioned,
Explains incident in which he ran away from home,
Problems in highway construction cited,
States opinion regarding oil’s ruin of grassland.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: ?-1966
Bulk Dates: 1920s-1940s
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