Albus, Mr and Mrs Fred 1980-07-20
The Albuses discuss their childhoods and the activities typical of children in Pep.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Albus
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: July 20, 1980
Location: Pep, Texas
Interviewer: Betty Cox
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Grandparents,
Move to Texas (1895),
Parents,
Settled in Rhineland, Texas,
Moved to Pep, Texas (1924),
Trains,
Immigrant cars,
Brothers and sisters,
Childhood games,
1930s Depression,
Transportation,
Horse and sleigh,
World War II,
Navy,
Major battles,
Farming,
Present home,
Construction (1928),
World War II,
Farming,
Labor shortage,
Discrimination,
Farming,
Gasoline rations,
Rubber tires,
Marriage,
Honeymoon,
School,
Harvest time
Tape 1, Side 2:
Sunday afternoons,
Crocheting,
Embroidering,
Catholic schools,
Nuns,
German language,
Beer production,
Sundays,
Family outings,
Baseball games,
Antique German clock,
Newspapers,
Flat irons,
Washing machines,
Pump powered,
Gasoline powered
Range Dates: 1895-circa 1940
Bulk Dates: 1895-circa 1940
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