Kelly, Mrs Mary Margaret Shannon 1975-10-16
Mrs. Kelly reflects her memories of local history in the towns of Shafter and Marfa, Texas, and recalls personal and family experiences there.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mrs. Mary Margaret Shannon Kelly
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: October 16, 1975
Location: Marfa, Texas
Interviewer: Fred Carpenter
Length: 50 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Mrs. Kelly,
Family background,
Childhood,
Shafter, Texas,
Metal mines,
Mrs. Kelly (again),
Childhood,
Education,
Reverend Bloys,
Services in Shafter,
Shannon family,
Homes,
Entertainment,
Mrs. Kelly (again),
Silver mines,
Shafter (again),
Population,
Mining,
Camp Marfa, Texas,
Mrs. Kelly (again),
Courtship,
Marriage (1921),
Homes,
Children,
Pictures,
Explanation,
Mining process.
Tape 1, Side 2: General reminiscences,
Lorena Ann (sister),
Personal history.
Range Dates: 1900-1920s
Bulk Dates: Early 1900s
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