Sampson, Mrs Dick 1977-12-19
Mrs. Sampson reminisces about her early life in Dickens and Kent counties.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mrs. Dick Sampson
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: December 19, 1977
Location: Spur, Texas
Interviewer: Bobby Weaver
Length: 35 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: W. A. Smith,
Dickens County, Texas (1890),
Dugout,
Horse business,
Hunting,
School,
School attendance (1910),
Church,
Christmas,
Trip to town,
Farm work,
School,
Return to farm,
Married (1916),
Husband,
Paddle Ranch foreman,
Raised horses,
Ed Cairns,
Paddle Ranch co-owner,
Cattle,
Rock Pile Ranch (1935),
Reynolds Cattle Co.,
Kent County, Texas,
Roads,
Automobiles (1910),
Garden,
Irrigation,
Orchard.
Tape 1, Side 2: Orchard (continued),
Water,
Panthers,
Sheep.
Range Dates: 1890-1935
Bulk Dates: 1910-1935
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