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Virgil Bynum, early resident of Brownfield, Texas, discusses his family, early life and various aspects of life in Brownfield. 

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Virgil Bynum

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' September 11, 1974

'''Location:''' Brownfield, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Katherine Hamilton

'''Length:''' 55 minutes


==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:'''
Nickname, "Shag",
Parents,
A. B. Bynum,
Dorinda Bynum,
Family,
Born, Hereford, Texas (December 1900),
Moved to Brownfield, Texas (1906),
Rented house from Dr. Mattox, Brownfield physician,
School,
Location,
Description,
Location of home,
Trip from Hereford to Brownfield,
House,
Description,
Father,
Hauled supplies for Brownfield merchants,
Family (again),
Brownfield (1906-1909),
Description,
Businesses,
Homes,
School,
Teachers,
Entertainment
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'''Tape 1, Side 2:'''
Entertainment (continued),
Anecdote, play,
Minstrels,
Show toured local towns,
Railroad,
Arrival of first train,
Anecdote, train ride,
Mr. Skein,
Raised turkeys,
Herded turkeys to Tahoka,
Occupation,
Barber,
Moved to Big Spring, Texas (1923),
Marriage (September 1920),
Louise Stinson, wife,
Courtship,
Children,
Membership in Masonic Lodge,
Chartered (1905),
Building burned (1913),
Moved lodge to old Methodist Church building (1955),
Wedding,
Origin of nickname
<br>

'''Range Dates:''' 1900-1955

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1900-1955


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