Taylor, Clayton and Maydell 1988-04-26
The Taylors discuss their early years in Friona after reviewing Parmer County’s history prior to 1906.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Clayton and Maydell Taylor
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: April 26, 1988
Location: Friona, Texas
Interviewer: Brent Taylor
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Parmer County history (pre-1906),
Clayton Taylor’s family,
Taylor family to Friona (1908),
Boatman family to Friona (1910),
Breaking out land,
Dust Bowl (1930s),
Dry land farming,
Crops raised,
Harvest,
Shock of wheat,
Church,
Depot,
Freight service,
Irrigation,
Maydell Taylor’s family to Friona (1942),
World War II,
Quality of life in Friona (post-1944),
Winter,
Home production,
Canning,
Meat,
Transportation (post-1944),
Automobile,
Home production (again),
Sewing,
Irrigation,
Changes for women,
Lifestyle,
Livestock raising,
Feedlot industry,
Meat processing plant.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1908-1988
Bulk Dates: 1908-1988
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