Tucker, Mrs Albert 1970-09-30
Mrs. Tucker, daughter of a German immigrant sheep rancher, recalls her life in Runnels County.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mrs. Albert Tucker
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: September 30, 1970
Location: Miles, Texas
Interviewer: Fred Carpenter
Length: 50 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Gives family background,
Father was from Germany,
Discusses father’s sheep raising business,
Fencing land described,
Comments on family,
Early ranch life remembered,
Moved to Miles from ranch home.
Tape 1, Side 2: Notes existence of spur on Santa Fe Railroad,
Growth of Miles depicted,
Describes farming in the area,
Marriage and family discussed,
Recalls rabbit drives.
Range Dates: ?-1970
Bulk Dates: None Given
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