Telford, Mr and Mrs Monroe 1972-03-03
The Telfords, longtime Brownfield residents, talk about their early lives in Terry County. Note: This tape ends abruptly.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Telford
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: March 03, 1972
Location: Brownfield, Texas
Interviewer: Katherine Hamilton
Length: 35 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: John Monroe Telford,
Born November 16, 1893,
Occupation before retirement,
Arrival in Terry County, Texas (1908),
Grove’s Chapel,
First home,
Childhood games,
Hauling lumber from Big Spring,
Groceries,
Parents, John and Louella Telford,
Twelve children,
Ranching,
Brownfield Ranch,
Railroad camp,
Location of Brownfield Ranch headquarters,
First rodeo,
Incidents,
Coyote,
Mule branding,
World War I,
Military career,
Dances,
Military service,
Kate Telford,
Arrival in Terry County (1916),
Simmons College, Abilene, Texas,
Courtship,
Child,
John Monroe Telford, Jr.,
Arrival of first train (1917),
Celebration,
Dances,
Red Onion Mill,
First Legion Hall,
Charter membership,
Theater,
Entertainment.
Tape 1, Side 2: Theater (continued),
Entertainment,
Anecdote—revival,
Tape ends abruptly.
Range Dates: 1893-1920
Bulk Dates: 1908-1920
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