Mills, James 1975-12-09
James Mills talks about his personal and family background and the people of Del Rio.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: James Mills
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: December 09, 1975
Location: Del Rio, Texas
Interviewer: Fred Carpenter
Length: 45 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Family background,
Grandfather Mills,
Move from Waco to El Dorado, Texas,
Move to Del Rio, Texas,
Grandmother Knowles,
Mother’s family, Morgan,
Father, rancher,
Life in Del Rio,
Education,
Convent,
Governess,
Military academy,
Brother and sister,
Ranch house,
Stay in Sanderson, Texas,
Depression,
Trading and buying lambs,
Shipping,
Market,
Marriage (1934),
Depression,
Cattle shoot,
Children,
People of Del Rio,
George Miers,
A. F. Fitzpatrick, rancher,
Oscar Shultz,
Claude Miller,
Orvill Lee,
Frank Randolph,
Pete Monzingo,
Violet Gerate,
Frankie Lee Harlow,
Cauthorn family,
Elmer Gilmer,
Roger Johnson,
Hamilton Family,
Mrs. Billie Lewis,
Mrs. Fawcett,
Mr. Finigan.
Tape 1, Side 2: People of Del Rio (continued),
Miers family,
Mills family background and papers,
Rossie Jones,
Robert Barkley,
Crosly family,
Pat Rose,
Mr. Drisdale,
Mr. Buler,
Johnnie Robertson,
Martin King,
Jimmie Martin,
Buster Dooley.
Range Dates: 1920-1975
Bulk Dates: 1920-1975
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