Robbins, Stella Brown 1976-07-16

Mrs. Robbins, daughter of Lubbock pioneer P. F. Brown, talks about her family, the living conditions and early businesses in Lubbock. This tape is part of a Bicentennial Project by the Junior 20th Century Club.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Stella Brown Robbins

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: July 16, 1976

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: Sylva Wesendonk

Length: 45 minutes

Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Stella Brown Robbins, Parents: Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Brown, Move from Hill County, Texas (1891), Born in Canyon community, Mother’s death, Lived with grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Clark, School (1901-1913), Burned down (1909), New building, Early stores, Lubbock Leader, W. D. Nairin family, Church of Christ, Medical care, First doctors, Preventative medicine, Entertainment, First train (1909), Jobs, Father’s work with school districts, First public school teacher, Stoves, Fuel.

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: 1891-1913

Bulk Dates: 1891-1913

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