Smith, Arthur Penn 1970-10-07
Arthur P. Smith, early Rising Star citizen, discusses his family history and early history of Rising Star
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Arthur Penn Smith
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: October 07, 1970
Location: Rising Star, Texas
Interviewer: Fred Carpenter
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Family background, early life,
Origin of the name "Rising Star",
Changes in baptism practice because of drought noted,
Development of schools,
Development of oil industry,
Development of Rising Star’s public utilities,
Attack of insects on cotton in 1914 noted,
Early settlers’ acquisition of property explored,
Area communities described,
Buffalo hunt stories told,
Texas and Pacific Railroad recalled,
Cisco tornado in 1893 noted.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1893-1914
Bulk Dates: 1893-1914
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