Back, Vera 1978-12-06
Mrs. Vera Back discusses her life in McLean, Texas, telling about her experiences as a teacher in the public schools.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Vera Back
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: December 6, 1978
Location: McLean, Texas
Interviewer: Bobby Weaver
Length: 50 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Aspermont, Texas (March 26, 1894),
Edward Baxter Featherston, father,
Mississippi,
Charles Henry Featherston, grandfather,
Father,
Marriage,
Pastor, Comanche Baptist Church,
Education,
Aspermont High School,
Graduated (1912),
Hardin-Simmons University,
School teacher,
Class size,
Jim Back, husband,
Marriage (1916),
Teaching procedure,
Text books,
Teacher's Institute,
Childhood activities,
Entertainment,
Picnics,
Sunday night sings,
Telephones (1910),
Adobe homes,
Flu epidemic,
Doctors,
Midwives
Tape 1, Side 2:
Midwives (continued),
Teaching experiences,
McLean, Texas,
First impression,
Guill Hotel,
First Hotel,
Mr. and Mrs. Heinman,
Half dug-out,
Streets,
Schoolhouse,
Windmill,
Schools,
Construction,
Term length,
Wages,
Teaching anecdote,
Mrs. John B. Lenoy
Range Dates: 1894-1916
Bulk Dates: 1894-1916
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