View source for Ellington, Mrs F M 1972-08-03

Mrs. Ellington, Terry County pioneer, discusses the county’s history and her life there. 

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Mrs. F. M. Ellington

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'''Date:''' August 3, 1972

'''Location:''' Brownfield, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Kathryn Hamilton

'''Length:''' 25 minutes


==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:'''
Moved to Texas for her health,
Trip to brother's home by wagon described,
Discusses life in Harris community,
Harris Store recalled,
Church meetings characterized,
Taught in a one-room school,
Meeting with future husband recounted,
Husband filed on land in 1906,
Was a cowboy and horse breaker,
Describes parties given at their first home,
States impressions of West Texas' terrain,
Brandings recalled,
Wildlife in early days discussed,
Rattlesnakes a particular problem,
Children named,
Husband was formerly sheriff of Terry County, 1920s,
Changes seen through the years reviewed
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'''Tape 1, Side 2:'''
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'''Range Dates:''' 1906-1920s

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1906-1920s


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