Brown, Louise 1985-08-08
Louise Mischlett Brown and her sister Rose Mischlett Casabonne reminisce over the Mischlett family background in Hagerman, New Mexico.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Louise Brown
Additional Parties Recorded: Rose Casabonne
Date: August 8, 1985
Location: Hagerman, New Mexico
Interviewer: Richard Mason
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Jacque and Marie Lettion Mischlett,
Experiences as Swiss immigrants to New Mexico, 1894,
Farming,
Crops raised in valley,
Irrigation,
Mischlett ditch,
Drainage systems,
Water depletion
Tape 1, Side 2:
Farm life,
Children's chores,
Women's responsibilities,
Food,
Dairying, 1930s,
Health factors,
Recreation
Range Dates: 18994-1985
Bulk Dates: 1894-1940
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