Wilkinson, Mr and Mrs Sam 1979-03-15
The Wilkinsons discuss their early lives in Stanton.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wilkinson
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: March 15, 1979
Location: Stanton, Texas
Interviewer: Bobby Weaver
Length: 35 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Mrs. Wilkinson,
George Tam, father,
To Stanton (1890),
Adobe buildings,
Convent school, Sisters of Mercy Academy,
Boarders,
Discipline,
Sisters,
Mr. Wilkinson,
Ancestors, Yoakum County,
To Stanton (1905),
Schools,
Father,
Mr. Ebershaw, grocery business,
Cattle drives,
Size of herd,
Route,
Length of trip,
Livestock,
Fountain G. Oxsheer, first blooded stock,
Farming began (1915),
Germans, first settlers,
Cotton gin (1912),
Sandstorms,
Roads,
Churches,
Sheep ranching,
Early Stanton families,
Entertainment,
Dances,
Music,
Holidays,
July 4th picnic,
Community Christmas party.
Tape 1, Side 2: Baptists,
Opposed dancing (1950s),
Transportation,
Buggies,
Automobile (1910).
Range Dates: 1890-1950s
Bulk Dates: 1905-1950s
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