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Mrs. Reeves describes her grandfather C. C. Slaughter, along with his business, ranches and family.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mrs. J.F. Reeves
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: None Given
Location: Waco, Texas
Interviewer: David Murrah
Length: 1 hour 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: C. C. Slaughter,
Philanthropy,
Banking experience,
Support of Baptist churches,
Black churches,
Saved Baylor University (1880s),
Broke hip, Chicago (1917),
Visits to Slaughter’s ranches,
Slaughter’s business management,
Oil on Slaughter’s land,
Dick Slaughter described,
Family reminiscences,
Christmas celebrations,
Servants,
Entertainment,
Discussion of ranches and headquarters,
C. C. Slaughter’s male nurse,
Discussion of Slaughter family,
C. C. Slaughter (again),
Involvement in real estate,
Buckner’s Children’s Home support,
Foreign missions and Southern Baptist Convention,
Medical problems,
Involvement with Indians.
Tape 1, Side 2: Indians (continued),
Business practices,
Discussion of inheritance,
Disposition of Slaughter’s personal and business papers,
C. C. Slaughter’s personality,
Levelland, Texas,
Current status of ranch land,
Cattle business,
Death of first wife,
Disposition of children,
Second marriage,
Mrs. Reeves’ marriages,
C. C. Slaughter (again),
Children,
Christmas celebrations,
Retirement,
Discussion of R. L. (Bob) Slaughter, son.
Range Dates: 1880s - Not Given
Bulk Dates: 1880s - Not Given
Access Information
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Transcript:
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