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Oral History Interview with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sparks, May 29, 1969

Interview with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sparks, husband and wife from Portland, Texas who are in the cotton farming, banking, and insurance industries. In the interview, Mr. and Mrs. Walter both describe their childhood and early years in school and work. They both share their personal observations on land speculation, settlement, and development in the Coastal Bend area of South Texas, where they have been residents for many years. They also describe the small town's social life and relations with … more

Date: May 29, 1969

Creator: Stephens, A. Ray & Sparks, Walter

Item Type: Book

Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Oral History Interview with Marguerite Lang, May 28, 1969

Interview with Marguerite Lang, a long-time resident of Portland, Texas. In the interview, Miss Lang describes her observations on land speculation, settlement, and development of Portland. She also discusses what it was like growing up and living an agrarian lifestyle in Portland.

Date: May 28, 1969

Creator: Stephens, A. Ray & Lang, Marguerite