Henderson, Mrs Claude 1976-01-31
Mrs. Henderson, lifetime resident of Brownfield, reminisces about her life in that community.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Claude Henderson
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: January 31, 1976
Location: Brownfield, Texas
Interviewer: Katherine Hamilton
Length: 40 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Background,
Birthplace,
Education,
R. W. Rambo father,
Brothers,
To Terry County Texas (1905),
Gomez Texas,
Mother,
Education,
First teacher in Johnston Texas,
Gomez Texas,
Appearance,
Early stores,
Neighbors,
Drugstore,
Mrs. Claude Henderson,
Started school in Gomez,
Sickness anecdote,
Entertainment,
Mrs. Ward teacher,
Ella Allard teacher,
Gomez Texas (again),
Hotel,
Adams’ store,
Cemetery,
Early community leaders,
T. J. Gaynor,
William Adams,
Tom Desoso,
Will Black,
Mrs. Henderson (again),
Baylor (c. 1920),
Father,
First garage in Brownfield.
Tape 1, Side 2: Mrs. Henderson (again),
Met Claude (1918),
Husband Claude,
Served in Europe,
Wedding,
In Lubbock Texas,
Anecdote,
To Poole Ranch,
To farm,
To Brownfield Texas,
Children,
Anecdotes,
Supply runs,
Travel time.
Range Dates: 1906-1976
Bulk Dates: 1919-1920s
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