Oral history interview with Ernest L. Ellis, 1981 June 30.

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Oral history interview with Ernest L. Ellis, 1981 June 30.

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Interview with Ernest L. Ellis concerning his experiences as owner and operator of Frank Ellis Dealer in Everything in New Hope, Texas. Ellis discusses his family background, his employment in the general store with his father, Frank Ellis, New Hope in the 1920s, the effects of the Depression on New Hope businesses, the operation of the credit business, and the food marketing opening. He also talks about business operations during World War II, the sale of the business in 1946, his employment as a feed salesman, general store advertising, his father's use of a peddling wagon, Dallas fair and Mesquite trade day, and retirement.

45 leaves ; 29 cm.

University of North Texas Library, UNT

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University of North Texas Library, UNT

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