[Pamphlet Describing Kempner Addresses Economics Society]
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Pamphlet describing Kempner addresses Economics Society about commission form of government. Also, it documents an article on "Commission Government: Would It Suit New Orleans by Edward H. Burns?"
Oral History Interview with Vern "Bucky" Blodgett, May 3, 2001
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Interview with Vern "Bucky" Blodgett, an armed forces veteran and Veteran's Administration worker from Kerrville, Texas. Mr. Blodgett describes moving to and growing up in Kerrville, and his work with the VA Hospital there (first as a clerk, and finally, as acting associate director). Besides serving in the service for four years, he also worked in several VA facilities around the country before making his way back to Kerrville. His memories of the town include details of the flood of 1932, his role in founding the Buck 'N' Bull Club (a rifle club) in 1946, and a few stories concerning …