Higginbotham, Mack 1969
Mack Higginbotham recalls his family, the Higginbotham business, and his own life as the son of Boliver (?) Higginbotham. There is also a general discussion concerning preservation of business records.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mack Higginbotham
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: c. 1969
Location: Dallas, Texas
Interviewer: Fred A. Carpenter
Length: 1 hour, 5 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Higginbotham family and business—general,
Mack Higginbotham,
Work experience,
Mother’s family discussed,
Boliver Higginbotham,
Career,
Marriages,
Children,
Higginbotham business incorporation and records,
Railroad between De Leon and Cross Plains,
Oil boom at Desdemona (1916-1917),
Peanut business at De Leon,
Higginbotham businesses in De Leon,
De Leon in 1900s recalled,
Produce-growing business in Alvin Texas,
Texas A & M in early 1920s,
Hazing mentioned,
Mack’s brothers and sister.
Tape 1, Side 2: Mack Higginbotham,
History of the business,
Family papers,
Preservation of business records.
Range Dates: Early 1900s-1969
Bulk Dates: Early 1900s-1920s
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