Glover, Besse 1975-02-28
Besse Glover recalls her early life in Floyd County, Texas.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Besse Glover
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: February 28, 1975
Location:
Interviewer: Terri Kinard
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Birth (1902),
Jones County Texas,
To Floyd County Texas (1917),
By train,
First house,
Flu epidemic (1918),
Quanah Acme and Pacific Railroad (1928),
Schools attended,
Activities,
Family,
Games and toys,
Dances,
Celebrations,
Christmas,
Fourth of July,
Funerals,
Mrs. Glover's wedding,
Clothing,
Depression (1930s),
World War I,
Parents,
First job,
Picking cotton,
First school,
Jones County,
Water supply,
Fuel,
Foods eaten,
Food preparation and storage.
Tape 1, Side 2: Methods of transportation,
Attended Baptist Church,
Revivals,
Christmas (again),
School holidays,
First radio,
Broadcasts,
First car (1924),
First movie,
Married (1920),
Jess Glover husband,
Courtship.
Range Dates: 1902-1930s
Bulk Dates: 1917-1930s
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