Allison, Alvin R 1975-07-23
Alvin Allison recalls farm life in Bosque County as well as his college career at Texas Tech.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Alvin R. Allison
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Date: July 23, 1975
Location: Levelland, Texas
Interviewer: Marshall L. Pennington
Length: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Personal background and family genealogy,
Enrolled in Texas Tech during fall of 1926,
Various jobs held while attending Tech,
Recalls hunting and fishing during childhood,
Relates several childhood anecdotes,
Duties related to farming described,
Method of practicing for debate team,
Smokehouse described and function defined
Tape 1, Side 2:
Sausage making described,
Value of the old days discussed,
Evolution of child raising discussed,
Honesty today and yesterday compared,
Timing of hog killing explained,
Trading in town and credit discussed,
Financial conditions recalled,
Building of dugouts described,
Aspiration to become a lawyer,
Important activities and people of college days,
Several college day stories related
Range Dates: 1926-1975
Bulk Dates: 1926-1975
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