Mooar, Lydia Louise 1968-10-11
Lydia Mooar, a retired schoolteacher, gives extensive biographical information, talks about her early life on the Mooar Brothers’ Ranch near Snyder, and her later accomplishments.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Lydia Louise Mooar
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: October 11, 1968
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: J. M. Skaggs
Length: 50 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Early Waco railroad announcement,
Biographical information,
Birthplace—Mooar Brothers Ranch,
Source of nickname,
Move to Colorado City,
Squatters,
Water witching and well drilling,
Moving the ranch house,
Squatter incident,
Getting rid of squatters,
School in Colorado City,
Oil on the ranch,
Establishment of Dermott, Texas,
College years,
St. Mary’s,
Ward Seminary,
George Peabody,
Reasons for teaching,
Roscoe, Texas, position.
Tape 1, Side 2: Teaching at Roscoe (continued),
Students’ names,
Listing of teaching positions,
Joanne Woodward,
Old Timers reunion—Marker dedication,
George Washington’s sash and other relics,
Daughters of the American Revolution membership,
General Lucas Clay.
Range Dates: None Given
Bulk Dates: None Given
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