The Great Depression Oral History Project

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KH051

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Interviewee Alexander H. Barber, who was born in Washington County, Kentucky and graduated from Centre College in 1919, discusses the impact that the Great Depression had on life in Kentucky. He talks about his time in the lumber business in Springfield, particularly his store and the construction of various houses. He also mentions the tobacco business and its troubles in 1921, banks, farmers, and various people looking for work during the Depression.

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Interviews included in this Project:
Interviewee(s) Interview Date Call Number Interviewer Access Transcript
Alexander Hamilton Barber June 17th, 1988 1988OH205 KH 464 Arthur L. Kelly No Restrictions No
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