Oral history interview with Curtis J. Smith, 1990 February 2, 23 and March 30.

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Smith, Curtis J., 1925-. Oral history interview with Curtis J. Smith, 1990 February 2, 23 and March 30.

Oral history interview with Curtis J. Smith, 1990 February 2, 23 and March 30.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/230736672

Interview with Curtis Smith, an airline employee and community leader, concerning his experiences as a resident of Hamilton Park, Texas from 1956 to 1990. Smith discusses his early life in East Texas, his employment in Dallas, his service in the U.S. Navy during World War II, job promotions with Braniff, African-American housing in Dallas, his decision to purchase a home in Hamilton Park in 1956, flooding problems, shopping in the community, traffic and access problems, social activities, church activities, Civic League, Hamiltonians, Interorganizational Council, political activities, zoning controversies, Willowdell Park, and the "Buy Out."

127 leaves ; 29 cm.

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