Hollums, Duncan 1972-01-14

Duncan Hollums discusses his family history and background and reviews changes in the Floydada area.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Duncan Hollums

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Date: January 14, 1972

Location: Floydada, Texas

Interviewer: David Murrah

Length: 45 minutes

Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Family background and early life reviewed, Grandfather was self-educated county judge, Describes early abstract-real estate business, Discusses mother’s comb collection, Speculates on recent agricultural changes, Floydada served as railroad terminal, Death of parents mentioned, Kell Ranch owned by mother at her death, Comments on items in mother’s antique collections, Grandfather’s business related, Great-grandfather’s history, Names members of immediate family, Outlines family property holdings.

Tape 1, Side 2: Sterling townsite purchased by mother, Pinkie George liquor promotion plans revealed.

Range Dates: Early 1900s-1972

Bulk Dates: Early 1900s-1930s

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