Kitten, Mrs Joe 1978-11-10
Mrs. Kitten discusses her life in the early days of Slaton, Texas.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mrs. Joe Kitten
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: November 10, 1978
Location: Slaton, Texas
Interviewer: Janet Neugebauer
Length: 40 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Born in Henry, Indiana,
To Slaton, Texas (1912),
Advertisement,
Landman,
Town promoters,
Joseph Reisdorf,
M. F. Klattenhoff,
Population,
Business district,
Churches,
Catholic,
Baptist,
Methodist,
Land prices,
Home,
Crops and livestock,
Canning procedure,
Christmas,
Church services,
English,
Medical treatment,
Dr. Adams,
Home remedies,
Thanksgiving,
Harvesting,
Cotton,
Sudan,
Slaton to Lubbock road,
Snowstorm (1918),
Easter,
Acquiring livestock,
Entertainment,
Barn dances,
Family get-togethers,
Dominos,
Wine,
Home-brew,
Root beer.
Tape 1, Side 2: Slaton, Texas,
Roads,
Sidewalks,
School,
Banks,
Grocery stores,
Real estate offices,
Coal,
Dry goods store,
Abe Kessel, owner,
Ice house,
Heavy rainfall (1914),
Planting,
Cotton,
Prices,
Quantities,
Henry Kitten, father-in-law.
Range Dates: 1912-1920
Bulk Dates: 1912-1920
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