Dunn, Abb 1968-07-05
Most of this tape is difficult, if not impossible, to understand. Phrases and words are at time intelligible. Abb Dunn apparently talks about life in Hardeman County.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mr. Abb Dunn
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: July 5, 1968
Location: Martin
Interviewer: John Abshire
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Food preservation,
Flu,
Changes,
Farming,
Transportation
Tape 1, Side 2:
Autobiographical material,
Denver railroad incident,
Original county seat - Hardin,
First treasurer,
Father's biography,
Dugout,
Groceries and supply store,
Sidearms,
Cowboys . . .,
Climate,
Hard winter 1904,
Hardeman County jail school,
Teacher,
Curriculum,
Railroad establishment,
Effects of depression,
Wages,
Drought - 1930s,
Sandstorms,
First conservation practices,
WPA projects,
Cyclone
Range Dates: 1904-1930s
Bulk Dates: 1904-1930s
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Transcript:
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