Ayres, C B 1969-08-15
Mr. Ayres recalls his career and his father’s career with Higginbotham Brothers and Company.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: C. B. "Dick" Ayres
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: Ballinger, Texas
Location: Fred A. Carpenter
Interviewer: 30 minutes
Length:
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Family moved to DeLeon area, 1885,
Ayres' early work in Higginbotham store,
Grandfather Ayres and his career recalled,
Father's career with Higginbotham company,
Marriage to Myrtle Williams,
Head bookkeeper and manager of Stephenville store,
Ayres' career with Higginbotham company,
Goes to work in Ballinger store,
Changes in business since the 1930s,
His aunt, Mrs. Carmody, recalled,
Ayres' brother and sisters,
Ayres' marriage and children
Tape 1, Side 2:
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Range Dates: 1885-1930s
Bulk Dates: 1885-1930s
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