Walters, Mrs Bill 1978-10-25
Mrs. Walters discusses her early years in Lubbock County and her family’s history.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mrs. Bill Walters
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: October 25, 1978
Location: Slaton, Texas
Interviewer: Bobby Weaver
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Louis Wilke, father,
Austin County, Texas,
Mother,
Maiden name, Weber,
Austin County,
Married (1903),
Parents,
Farm-ranch,
Bee County, Texas (1908-1909),
Marcus Kinkler,
Lubbock, Texas (1909),
Family moves to Lubbock (1923),
Lutheran Church,
German families,
Bill Walters,
Stock,
Water,
Earth tank,
Meat,
Preparation,
Storage,
Crops,
Maize,
Acreage,
Cotton,
Yields,
Harvest,
Tractors,
Irrigation expands (1950s),
Depression,
World War I,
Prejudice.
Tape 1, Side 2: German language,
Home,
School,
Church,
Church,
Seating,
Ministers,
Catholics,
Dances,
Houses,
Music,
Alcohol,
Prohibition,
Crops,
Peanuts,
Sorghum,
Markets,
Shipping,
Dairy products.
Range Dates: 1903-1950s
Bulk Dates: 1909-1950s
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