Rogers, Mr and Mrs Arthur Ray 1975-10-24
The Rogers discuss their parents’ immigration to Hereford and the establishment of the town.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ray Rogers
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: October 24, 1975
Location: Hereford, Texas
Interviewer: Fred Carpenter
Length: 15 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Arthur Rogers’ father moved to Hereford, Texas (1908),
Brothers, Hereford (1908),
Acquisition of land,
Family immigration to Hereford (1911),
Immigrant car,
School in Sherer, Texas, land office,
Summer school, eight students,
Dry farming,
Not drafted,
Hardships of winter,
Meeting Mrs. Rogers,
Marriage (August 31, 1919),
Lee Hardware,
Depression (1934),
Only son born (1920),
Employed by Texaco (1934),
Lees came to Hereford from Iowa (1907),
Ranching,
Weather and dust storms,
Little Red Home,
Neighbors and citizens of town,
Childhood games.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1907-1934
Bulk Dates: 1907-1934
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