Rector, Tommie 1976-01-07
Tommie Rector gives his family history and recalls the family studio photography business and the early days of Stamford.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Tommie Rector
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: January 07, 1976
Location: Stamford, Texas
Interviewer: Fred Carpenter
Length: 40 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Family history,
Grandfather, W. S. Rector,
Father, Ray Rector,
Early photography business, Higginbotham and Rector (1902),
Early photographs,
Mother, Maggie Hunter,
Recollections,
Influential families,
Education,
Inheritance of studio,
Siblings’ names and occupations,
Old negatives and pictures,
Wife, Ora Dell McCafferty Rector,
Stamford Inn,
Stamford Fireman’s Band,
Frank Hastings,
Terry P. Berthelot,
Early doctors,
Early veterinarians,
Stamford College,
First Methodist Church,
Population,
Penick-Hughes Wholesale and Retail Hardware,
Area businesses,
Area railroad.
Tape 1, Side 2: Stamford High School athletics,
Photography business,
Military service,
World War II (1942-1943),
Diary,
Scrapbooks.
Range Dates: 1902-1943
Bulk Dates: 1902-1943
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