Johnson, Mabel Becton 1977-10-28
Mabel Johnson talks about her early life in West Texas.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mabel Becton Johnson
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Date: October 28, 1977
Location: Idalou, Texas
Interviewer: Bobby Weaver
Length: 35 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Fencing land (1908),
Farming,
Livestock,
Alfalfa,
Cattle,
House chores,
Garden,
Orchard,
School,
Bledsoe Texas,
Hired hands,
Burned cow chips,
Trip to town,
Freighting,
World War I,
Telephones (before 1907),
Church,
College of Industrial Arts,
Denton Texas,
Roads,
Dr. Olton’s buggy,
Parents,
Brother’s death (1908).
Tape 1, Side 2: House and barn (1908),
Land for lumber,
Wind,
Winters.
Range Dates: Early 1900s
Bulk Dates: Early 1900s
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