View source for Kelly, Mrs Mary Margaret Shannon 1975-10-16

Mrs. Kelly reflects her memories of local history in the towns of Shafter and Marfa, Texas, and recalls personal and family experiences there. 

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Mrs. Mary Margaret Shannon Kelly

'''Additional Parties Recorded:''' None

'''Date:''' October 16, 1975

'''Location:''' Marfa, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Fred Carpenter

'''Length:''' 50 minutes


==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Mrs. Kelly, 
Family background, 
Childhood, 
Shafter, Texas, 
Metal mines, 
Mrs. Kelly (again), 
Childhood, 
Education, 
Reverend Bloys, 
Services in Shafter, 
Shannon family, 
Homes, 
Entertainment, 
Mrs. Kelly (again), 
Silver mines, 
Shafter (again), 
Population, 
Mining, 
Camp Marfa, Texas, 
Mrs. Kelly (again), 
Courtship, 
Marriage (1921), 
Homes, 
Children, 
Pictures, 
Explanation, 
Mining process. 
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'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' General reminiscences, 
Lorena Ann (sister), 
Personal history. 
<br>

'''Range Dates:''' 1900-1920s

'''Bulk Dates:''' Early 1900s


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