DeLoach, Mrs W G 1975-03-18
Mrs. W. G. DeLoach discusses her husband, the late William G. DeLoach, and his diaries which were donated to the Southwest Collection.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mrs. W. G. DeLoach
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Date: March 18, 1975
Location: Sudan, Texas
Interviewer: David Murrah
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Family garden,
Son killed while flying in India during World War II,
Survivor of air crash described,
Autobiographical data given,
Lists papers Mr. DeLoach read,
Describes how she spends her time,
Mr. DeLoach's interests in sports,
Religion in the DeLoach family,
Diaries of Mr. DeLoach,
Daily ritual of keeping diary,
Decision to donate diaries to the Southwest Collection,
Mr. DeLoach's political attitude discussed,
Community involvement
Tape 1, Side 2:
Business abilities of Mr. DeLoach,
Mr. DeLoach characterized,
Buying a piano,
Instrumental in establishment of church at Frenship,
First radio bought,
Mr. DeLoach's varied abilities,
Added note by David Murrah about Mrs. DeLoach dipping snuff
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