Morton, Mrs Ben 1971-11-08

Mrs. Morton, longtime resident of Floydada, talks about her early life for the Floydada Junior Historians.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Mrs. Ben Morton

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: November 08, 1971

Location: Floydada, Texas

Interviewer: Nanette Burk

Length: 15 minutes

Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Mrs. Morton gives her family background, Born: Cook County, Texas (September 2, 1888), Transportation her family used was horse and wagon, China doll she played with described, Discusses farm life, Social customs remembered, Lists community doctors, Comments on early businesses in Floydada, Fire of 1911 in Floydada recalled, Accounts for effects of World War I on Floydada, Beginnings of churches in Floydada noted, Talks about married life.

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: 1888-1920

Bulk Dates: 1888-1920

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