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Clair E. Gurley, 3/14/1990

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 13

Scope and Contents

Summary of notes: Mr. Gurley at first managed and later owned a car dealership in Gallup. He talks about the first cars and sales in Gallup, the road to Albuquerque - Route 66 - and the street routes through Gallup, his Navajo customers, credit and pickups, Indian alcoholism, and how he kept a stock of cars on hold to sell during World War II. He tells of people he knew in business and how he also operated a clay mine for refining oil in Chambers, Arizona. He recalls his service in World War II and meeting General McArthur.

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Dates

  • 3/14/1990

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 2 boxes (.5 cu. ft. containing 49 CDs, transcriptions, and notes)

Repository Details

Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451