Moody, Billy 2013-05-14

This interview features Billy Moody as he discusses living in the Fort Stockton area and farming crops in the area. In this interview, Mr. Moody recalls some memories of World War II before describing the Fort Stockton area in more depth. A topic of particular interest to Mr. Moody is the water availability in the area: he discusses the creation of a water district and attempts to sue large farms after the local springs dried up.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Billy Moody

Additional Parties Recorded:

Date: May 14, 2013

Location: Fort Stockton, TX

Interviewer: Andy Wilkinson

Length: 01:27:31

Abstract

Introduction and memories of World War II; Super collider; dairies; The springs and creation of the water district; Farming and crops they grew; Studying geology; being county commissioner; The springs drying up; the Walker family; Building the Civic Center; churches; Children and grandchildren; Women’s activities in the Rollins-Sibley house; closing discussion

Access Information

Original Recording Format: born digital audio

Recording Format Notes: audio access copy available in reading room

Transcript: transcript available <https://hdl.handle.net/10605/375395>

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