Fowler, Mrs Clay 1973-09-18
Mrs. Fowler, a native of Silverton, Texas, concludes her discussion of her experience in that town.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mrs. Clay Fowler
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Date: September 18, 1973
Location: Silverton, Texas
Interviewer: Fred Carpenter
Length: 1 hour, 20 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Gives background,
Parents remembered,
Earliest memories of Silverton recounted,
Talks about experiences as a girl,
House described,
Comments on storms,
Schooling described,
Tells about adobe house,
Various forms of entertainment noted
Tape 1, Side 2:
Continues discussion of entertainment,
Relations with ranchers mentioned,
Describes meeting her husband,
Comments on her dry land farm,
Discusses her family,
Experience in New Mexico explained,
Clay Fowler served as postmaster
Tape 2, Side 1:
Comments about events after husband's death,
Pictures identified,
Remembers a picnic,
Particular cow talked about,
Comments on hog killing
Tape 2, Side 2:
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