Thompson, Philip 1966-03-19
Philip Thompson, rancher and pioneer of the Abilene area, reminisces about the early history of Abilene and his family’s involvement in its development.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Philip Thompson
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: March 19, 1966
Location: Abilene, Texas
Interviewer: Mrs. Willis P. Gerhart
Length: 35 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Born: July 12, 1884,
Abilene, Texas area (1880s),
Animals,
To Abilene (Feb. 1884),
Family history,
Parents,
Abilene land,
Description,
Father,
Bookkeeper for Texas and Pacific Railroad,
Tax assessor and collector,
School,
Teachers,
Classmates,
Town divided,
Railroad,
School fights,
Swimming holes,
Church activities,
Water,
Delivery,
Bathing,
Mother,
Carnegie Library,
Heavenly Rest Church,
Steffans and Lowden Bank (1902-1903),
Jim Lowden, owner,
Trip to Merkel, Texas bank,
Animals,
Buffalo,
Antelope,
Railroads,
Livestock,
Route,
Depot,
Streets,
Description,
Dr. Simmons,
Simmons College, Abilene (Baptist),
Education,
Abilene High School,
Texas A & M College,
Ranch work,
Bookkeeper,
Sheep raiser,
Supplies,
Family life,
School teacher (wife),
To San Angelo, Texas area,
Sterling County Ranch,
Courtship,
Marriage,
San Angelo,
Child,
Doctors of Abilene,
Names,
House calls.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1884-1910
Bulk Dates: 1884-1910
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