Bean, George R 1957-10-03
George R. Bean, an early settler, discusses the history and settlement of Lubbock County, Texas.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: George R. Bean
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Date: October 3, 1957
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: History Roundtable, Lubbock Women's Club
Length: 50 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Bean family history,
Texas South Plains,
Settlement of the United States,
Texas South Plains as last frontier,
Early land surveys of Texas,
O. W. Williams, surveyor,
Lubbock, Texas, area,
Settlement of Lubbock County, Texas,
Quakers established first settlement,
Dr. William Hunt, first doctor,
Development of South Plains,
Importance of cattle to area,
Availability of water,
Importance of cotton to area,
Other crops grown,
Irrigation,
Establishment of Lubbock,
Founders,
F. E. Wheelock,
W. Raynor
Tape 1, Side 2:
Establishment of Lubbock (continued),
Lubbock selected County Seat,
Early settlers,
Danger from prairie fires,
Early settlers,
Descendants,
Early uses of County Courthouse,
Tang Martin, janitor,
Origin of the name Lubbock
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