Carr, Annie Almeda Allen 1975-05-25

Mrs. Carr recalls her early life in Floyd County, Texas, and in Oklahoma.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Annie Almeda Allen (Mrs. Mather) Carr

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Date: May 25, 1975

Location: Floyd County, Texas

Interviewer: Melody Stringer

Length: 17 minutes

Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Birthplace, Lavida, Coryell County, Texas (July 14, 1886), To Floyd County, Texas (1902), In covered wagons from Oklahoma, To Greer County, Oklahoma, Dugout, Games played, Doll, Education, Subscription school (Greer County), Lockney, Texas (1903), Chores, Christmas (Greer County), Early family, Size, Trip to Jonesborough, Texas, First automobile, Model T Ford (1916), Wedding (Lockney), Dress, Work experience, Medicine, Home remedies, Illnesses, Doctor, Funerals, Religion, Revivals, World War I, Flu epidemic (1918), Stock market crash (1929), World War I, Fires in Floyd County, Railroads, Family home

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: 1886-1929

Bulk Dates: 1886-1929

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