Sloan, Miss Amy 1969
Miss Amy Sloan discusses Sloan Community, her childhood and education, and the Presbyterian Church in Sloan.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Miss Amy Sloan
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: 1969
Location: San Saba, Texas
Interviewer: Fred A. Carpenter
Length: 40 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Family background,
Grandparents and parents,
Sloan Community,
Post Office,
Lighting—carbide lights,
Early settlers,
Sloan Ranch—changes in ranching,
Miss Amy Sloan,
Governess and college education in Cherokee and Sherman,
Daily chores and education at home,
Book by Jym Sloan,
Presbyterian Church in Sloan,
Church building described,
History of church,
Monument to peace treaty between Comanches and German immigrants discussed.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1847-1969
Bulk Dates: 1847-1969
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