Blacklock, Florence 1975-05-14

Florence Blacklock remembers family incidents, her education, courtship and early married life.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Florence Blacklock

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Date: May 14, 1975

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Length: 1 hour

Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Family history, Genealogy, Father's death (1910), Acquisition of land, Move to Corbin, Eastland County, Texas, Country school education, Anecdote about using dictionary, Walking to school, Subjects, Discipline, Facilities, Slow students, House described, Feelings about memories, Father's discipline, Children's chores, Sister's education, Attitudes toward divorce

Tape 1, Side 2: Attitudes toward insurance, Attitudes toward women who smoked or drank, Dating customs, Decision making, Discipline, Marriage (1917), Children, Effects of World War I, Husband's occupation, Family smoking habits, Children's education, Wedding, Anecdote about music teacher, Children named, Questions about subjects mentioned earlier in tape, Family meals, Telephones, Travels in West Texas, Ownership of family land, Courtship, Addressing elders

Range Dates: 1910-1975

Bulk Dates: 1910-1975

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