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Mrs. Mae Howard Adams discusses her family background and relates stories told to her by her father, an early rancher in the Marfa area. 

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Mrs. Mae Howard Adams

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'''Date:''' July 17, 1973

'''Location:''' Marfa, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Paul Patterson

'''Length:''' 30 minutes


==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:'''
Cites origin of Howard family's move to West Texas,
Cattle drive to Oklahoma recalled,
Describes relationship with Indians,
Cattle theft discussed,
Family history reviewed,
Tells anecdote concerning a practical joke on train passengers,
Notes origin of Marfa's name,
Describes ranch land,
Maternal family moved to West Texas in 1899,
Parents' wedding (1900) and ranch life examined,
Discusses drought,
Fort Russell described,
Experienced raids from Mexico during the Revolution,
Segregation of schools mentioned,
Comments on use of home medicine
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'''Tape 1, Side 2:'''
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'''Range Dates:''' 1900-1973

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1900-1973


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