Rush, Mr and Mrs Rufus 1971-11-18
The Rushes, pioneer Lubbock area residents, discuss their properties in Lubbock, recall early Lubbock civic leaders, discuss their ranching ventures and Texas Tech athletics.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Rush
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: November 18, 1971
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: David Murrah
Length: 55 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Father’s immigration to Texas (1886),
Family moved to Lubbock (1898),
Plainview compared to Lubbock,
Location of father’s ranch,
Included part of present Texas Tech campus,
Rush Avenue became Avenue Q,
Describes ranching experiences in Bailey County,
Roads to Bailey County from Lubbock crossed,
various ranches,
Inability of early automobiles to cross sand hills,
Selling land to the state recalled,
Effect of droughts on ranching career,
Cattle escaped winter blizzard of 1918 because of canyon protection,
Explains change from ranching to farming,
W. A. Carlisle, early Lubbock leader, recalled,
Character of local politics discussed,
Early Lubbock leaders recalled.
Tape 1, Side 2: Early Lubbock leaders (continued),
Snowstorm in 1905 recalled,
Claims of changing weather aired,
Recall two or three-day dances in 1880s,
Plainview irrigation preceded Lubbock,
Anecdote about a man praising Texas Tech students,
Explains various uses of courthouses,
Anecdotes about circuit riders,
Church used by many denominations in early Lubbock,
Names outstanding Tech players and coaches.
Range Dates: 1886-1920s
Bulk Dates: 1898-1918
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