Nelson, Mrs Avis Christian
Mrs. Nelson recalls her family history.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mrs. Avis Christian Nelson
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: None Given
Location: Claude, Texas
Interviewer: None Given
Length: 2 hours 15 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: James Terrell Christian, father,
Grandmother,
Family to Jack County, Texas,
Schoolteacher,
Born (1902),
Father (born, 1868),
JA Ranch,
Father as employee,
Dugouts,
Houses,
Oil,
Stock,
Mrs. J. E. White,
School,
Texas Woman’s University (1924),
Lloyd Vernon Nelson, husband (1930),
Nelson family,
Sweden,
Lloyd V. Nelson,
Education,
Cattle business,
Nelson family to Claude, Texas,
Lighting storms,
Community schools,
Supplies,
Community churches,
Christmas,
Education,
Social.
Tape 1, Side 2: Children,
Windmills,
Drawing talents,
Music.
Range Dates: 1868-1940
Bulk Dates: 1902-1930
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