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Mrs. Randel discusses the Depression of the 1930s, particularly the dust storms of that period in the West Texas area. She also recalls her childhood on the JA Ranch and shares old ranch-style recipes.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mrs. Jo Randel
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: January 19, 1973
Location: Canyon, Texas
Interviewer: Steve Walters
Length: 40 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Biographical information reviewed,
Depression of 1930s discussed,
Father extended credit in his hardware store,
Dust storms described,
Recalls poverty of the people,
Worked on newspapers,
Dust storms discussed,
1934 dust storms in Paducah, Texas,
April 14, 1935, in Pampa described,
Explains static electricity during the storms,
Traces measures taken to prevent dust entering house,
Married and moved to Pampa in 1937,
Men’s club formed there,
Dust storms (continued),
Jackrabbits proliferated,
Speculation on length of the storms,
People suffered from dust pneumonia,
Shelter belts planned,
More discussion on April 14, 1935 storm,
Sense of humor helped people through the hard times of the 1930s.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Tape 2, Side 1: Stagecoach route,
Meals,
J. C. Line family,
Museum benefit barbecue,
Food,
Picadillo,
Meat,
Potato salad recipe,
Sweet pickle recipe,
JA Ranch,
Chuck wagon,
Monte Richards, ranch cook,
Cowboys,
McClellan home,
RO Ranch,
William Lewis, Jr.
Tape 2, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1930s
Bulk Dates: 1930s
Access Information
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Transcript:
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