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The Taylors discuss their early years in Friona after reviewing Parmer County’s history prior to 1906. 

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Clayton and Maydell Taylor

'''Additional Parties Recorded:''' None

'''Date:''' April 26, 1988

'''Location:''' Friona, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Brent Taylor

'''Length:''' 30 minutes


==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Parmer County history (pre-1906),
Clayton Taylor’s family,
Taylor family to Friona (1908),
Boatman family to Friona (1910),
Breaking out land,
Dust Bowl (1930s),
Dry land farming,
Crops raised,
Harvest,
Shock of wheat,
Church,
Depot,
Freight service,
Irrigation,
Maydell Taylor’s family to Friona (1942),
World War II,
Quality of life in Friona (post-1944),
Winter,
Home production,
Canning,
Meat,
Transportation (post-1944),
Automobile,
Home production (again),
Sewing,
Irrigation,
Changes for women,
Lifestyle,
Livestock raising,
Feedlot industry,
Meat processing plant.
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'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Blank
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'''Range Dates:''' 1908-1988

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1908-1988


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