Henderson, Eva Barnes 1974-07-22
Mrs. Eva Henderson recalls various facts about her life on Sneed Creek in Arkansas.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Eva Barnes Henderson
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Date: July 22, 1974
Location: Sneed Creek, Newton County, Arkansas
Interviewer: Dwight Pitcaithley
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Early life,
Mother cooked for cedar company,
Met husband while helping mother,
Married Frank Henderson (1908),
Neighbors recalled,
Anecdote about Reuben Wishon,
Center Point School recalled,
Hauling logs remembered,
O’Neill family discussed,
Story of man falling over a bluff,
Few intrusions into her property,
Frankie Villines recalled,
Unidentified voice speaks to Mrs. Henderson.
Tape 1, Side 2: Livestock holdings discussed,
Reasons for choosing Teddy Roosevelt as favorite President,
Discussion of water wells,
Contentment with lack of modern conveniences,
Trapping raccoons,
Hunting dog discussed.
Range Dates: 1908-1974
Bulk Dates: Early 1900s
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