View source for Carr, Annie Almeda Allen 1973-11-27

Mrs. Carr, longtime resident of Floydada, Texas, talks about her childhood and family life. 

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Annie Almeda Allen (Mrs. Mather) Carr

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' November 27, 1973

'''Location:''' Floydada, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Ann Carr

'''Length:''' 1 hour, 25 minutes


==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:'''
Background,
Born July 14, 1886,
Coryell County, Texas,
Greer County, Oklahoma,
Family homes,
Moved to Washita County (c. 1892),
Homesteading,
Moved to Floyd County, Texas (1902),
Marriage (August 26, 1903),
Indians in Oklahoma,
Floyd County,
Family lived in Lockney, Texas,
Courtship,
Anecdote - first meeting with husband,
Visits,
Wedding,
Description of wedding dress,
Children,
Childhood,
Games played with brothers and sister,
Schooling,
Christmas celebrations,
Trip,
Crossing the Red River,
July 4th celebrations,
Chores,
Funerals,
Stones used for markers,
First railroad in Floydada, Texas,
Flu epidemic (1918),
Organization of Methodist churches
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'''Tape 1, Side 2:'''
Dugout,
Began construction (1903),
Description,
Water,
Furniture,
Cooking utensils,
Wedding gifts,
Farming,
Equipment,
Winter storm (November 1906)
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'''Range Dates:''' 1892-1918

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1892-1918


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