Oral history interview, [19--].

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Oral history interview, [19--].

Experiences with transportation insurance companies and early bus lines in East Texas, especially Airline Bus Line in Nacogdoches. Discusses work for Office of Defense Transportation and rationing in World War II. Mentions WACs stationed at Stephen F. Austin State Teachers College for training, safety training and commercial drivers, and Houston traffic problems.

1 sound cassette.Transcript: 1 item.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8051685

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