McPherson, Clinton 2011-11-29
This interview features Clinton McPherson, a World War II veteran, Texas Tech alumnus, and innovator in the field of viticulture in Texas. In this interview, McPherson discusses growing up in the Gainesville, Texas, area in more depth. More specifically, McPherson addresses technological innovations he experienced, his involvement in Boy Scouts, and his work on the farm. McPherson also recounts trips he took with his family to visit his uncle out in West Texas. McPherson briefly discusses his time at Texas Tech University before going off to World War II.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Clinton McPherson
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: November 29, 2011
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: David Marshall
Length: 01:17:39
Abstract
Background, Farm life in Gainsville, TX, Early innovations in the 30’s, Work and memories on farm, More farm talk, Expenses now vs. growing up, Complications during the Dust Bowl, May 1970 tornado, Boy Scouts 1930’s, Attended with church, Issues with progression, Camping, Scout masters, Worked on projects, CCC program in 1930, Travelling around, Owned a car, Move to West Texas, Mom and Dad hit by train, Married Life, Wife studied at Texas Tech, Wife’s Maiden name, Wife’s studies supported by farming, Married in 1943, Wind mills on the farms, Tech Peers, Friend owned grocery store in the town, George Mahon teaching career, Description of George Mahon, In 1942 got call from army, Roommate Mr. Binken became a pilot
abstract (version 2): Growing up in Gainesville and developments in electricity; Windmill work; Story about government building Lake Ray Roberts;Experiences with inclement weather; Involvement in Boy Scouts; Specific Boy Scout projects; CCC in the area; Traveling in the open-top car;Traveling to West Texas; Shooting quail; Going to Santa Fe; Meeting Clara and getting married; Windmills on the land; George Mahon; Saddle Tramps and going off to war
Access Information
Original Recording Format: born digital audio
Recording Format Notes: access copy available in reading room
Transcript: Transcript available on dspace
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