Carpenter, Lois Bassett 1983-03-25
Lois Carpenter discusses the experiences of the Bassett family in Terrell and Crosby counties, as well as in New Mexico’s Gila Valley.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Lois Bassett Carpenter
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: March 25, 1983
Location: Crosbyton, Texas
Interviewer: Pat Brown
Length: 25 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Father: Julian Marcus Bassett,
Naming of Idalou and Lorenzo,
To Humphry, Texas,
Land trade,
To Gila Valley, New Mexico,
Ranching operation, post 1920,
Lifestyle,
House school,
Surrounding communities,
Anecdote: Attending public schools,
Depression,
Return to Dryden; Terrell County, Texas,
Lifestyle change,
Entertainment,
Housing,
School,
Chores,
Community house,
Anecdote: Betty Bassett's wedding,
Finances,
Bassett children,
Education,
Terrell County land,
Sale and foreclosure,
Lois Bassett Carpenter,
Marriages,
Son: Richard Lee,
Biblical teaching,
Gila Valley,
Changes,
Dryden, Texas,
Changes,
Purple Sage Motel,
Childhood memories,
Values learned,
Julian Bassett (again),
Dryden Ranch (again),
Oil development,
d: 1947,
Mother,
Reminiscences
Tape 1, Side 2:
Blank
Range Dates: 1920-1983
Bulk Dates: 1920-1940
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