Ray Pooks Astounded Kenneth at a High School Track Meet

Ray Pooks Astounded Kenneth at a High School Track Meet

Kenneth remembers Ray Pooks imposing his will at a high school track meet. He would require that the events be rescheduled so that he could participate in them all. Kenneth was amazed at this man doing everything just as he had said despite the fact that everyone was growing impatient. Kenneth remained incredulous about it to this day.

Landon, Kenneth (1903-1993)

January 1, 1916

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Over a course of 13 years Kip Landon (Kenneth Landon Jr.) began recording stories from his parents, Margaret and Kenneth Landon, resulting in 95 hours of recordings. Beginning on July 20, 1976, recording finished in June, 1978. The project resumed again in 1982 for a few months. After a long break, the third recording period began in 1988 and concluded in March 1989.

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Box 75: Oral History: "The Landon Chronicles" Tapes 1-20

Hour 6, clip 12

Sub-Series 8: Audio and Video

Series 1: Biographical