Boggess, R Woodfin 1969
R. Woodfin Boggess relates the history of his family and details events in his life.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: R. Woodfin Boggess
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Date: 1969
Location: Dallas, Texas
Interviewer: Fred Carpenter
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Relates family's Virginia background,
Civil War anecdotes told,
Cites origin of Baylor University,
Confederate veteran's adjustments to post-war conditions,
Move to Texas and parents' marriage recalled, 1877,
Family members remembered,
acquisition of Texas land mentioned,
Reminiscences of family members, continued,
"Raising a crop" was part of a child's education
Tape 1, Side 2:
Recollections of early education,
College education reviewed,
Tells anecdote concerning student discipline at Virginia,
Military Institute,
Graduated from Baylor in 1914,
Wife's emigrant family discussed,
Lists Boggess children
Range Dates: 1877-1969
Bulk Dates: 1877-1914
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