Kelsey, Michael 2016-07-28

This interview features Michael Kelsey as he discusses his interest in the local history of Bell county. Kelsey explains his interest in history and historical architecture, how he met his wife, Nancy, and some of the projects that he and Nancy are currently working on.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Michael Kelsey

Additional Parties Recorded:

Date: July 28, 2016

Location: Belton, Texas

Interviewer: Monte Monroe

Length: 01:55:05 (1 hour 55 minutes)

Abstract

Background Information; His dad’s military career; Working with descendants of pioneer families; Robertson Colony papers; How Michael met Nancy; Genealogical tracks in his local history books; His favorite stories about Bell County; Why he is passionate about history; The museum and other historic buildings in Belton; The Courthouse in Belton; Stories and architecture that captured his interest; Newspapers being under utilized; How he got to know Rocky Sprott

Access Information

Original Recording Format: born digital

Recording Format Notes: access copy available in reading room

Transcript: Transcript available on dspace <https://hdl.handle.net/10605/363072>

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