Fowler, Mrs Clay 1973-09-18

Mrs. Fowler, a native of Silverton, Texas, concludes her discussion of her experience in that town.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Mrs. Clay Fowler

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Date: September 18, 1973

Location: Silverton, Texas

Interviewer: Fred Carpenter

Length: 1 hour, 20 minutes

Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Gives background, Parents remembered, Earliest memories of Silverton recounted, Talks about experiences as a girl, House described, Comments on storms, Schooling described, Tells about adobe house, Various forms of entertainment noted

Tape 1, Side 2: Continues discussion of entertainment, Relations with ranchers mentioned, Describes meeting her husband, Comments on her dry land farm, Discusses her family, Experience in New Mexico explained, Clay Fowler served as postmaster

Tape 2, Side 1: Comments about events after husband's death, Pictures identified, Remembers a picnic, Particular cow talked about, Comments on hog killing

Tape 2, Side 2: Blank

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