Bynum, Virgil 1974-09-11
Virgil Bynum, early resident of Brownfield, Texas, discusses his family, early life and various aspects of life in Brownfield.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Virgil Bynum
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: September 11, 1974
Location: Brownfield, Texas
Interviewer: Katherine Hamilton
Length: 55 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Nickname, "Shag",
Parents,
A. B. Bynum,
Dorinda Bynum,
Family,
Born, Hereford, Texas (December 1900),
Moved to Brownfield, Texas (1906),
Rented house from Dr. Mattox, Brownfield physician,
School,
Location,
Description,
Location of home,
Trip from Hereford to Brownfield,
House,
Description,
Father,
Hauled supplies for Brownfield merchants,
Family (again),
Brownfield (1906-1909),
Description,
Businesses,
Homes,
School,
Teachers,
Entertainment
Tape 1, Side 2:
Entertainment (continued),
Anecdote, play,
Minstrels,
Show toured local towns,
Railroad,
Arrival of first train,
Anecdote, train ride,
Mr. Skein,
Raised turkeys,
Herded turkeys to Tahoka,
Occupation,
Barber,
Moved to Big Spring, Texas (1923),
Marriage (September 1920),
Louise Stinson, wife,
Courtship,
Children,
Membership in Masonic Lodge,
Chartered (1905),
Building burned (1913),
Moved lodge to old Methodist Church building (1955),
Wedding,
Origin of nickname
Range Dates: 1900-1955
Bulk Dates: 1900-1955
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