Oral history interview with Joel K. Walker, 1971 November 11.

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Oral history interview with Joel K. Walker, 1971 November 11.

Interview with Joel K. Walker, a banker, concerning his experiences as an employee in the Dallas Regional Office of the Home Owners' Loan Corporation during the New Deal. He also talks about mortgage buying, loan amortization, insurance, home improvements, accounting procedures, politics and patronage, taxes and appraising, foreclosures, and loan servicing.

28 leaves ; 29 cm.

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North Texas State University. Oral History Collection.

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Home Owners' Loan Corporation History Oral History Project.

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Walker, Joel K., 1908-

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Marcello, Ronald E.

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Home Owners' Loan Corporation

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The Home Owners' Loan Corporation began business on July 17, 1933 and allowed people who had mortgages with private lenders to apply for a loan from the government in order to pay off their mortgage with private lenders. This allowed many Atlanta families to retain their homes through the depression. From the description of Portfolios, 1938-1940. (Atlanta History Center). WorldCat record id: 28143154 ...