Easter, Mr and Mrs Walter 1975-10-23
The Easters discuss their settlement in West Texas, their families, and the lifestyle of the early 1900s.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mr. and Mrs. Walter Easter
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: October 23, 1975
Location: Hereford, Texas
Interviewer: Fred Carpenter
Length: 20 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Mr. Easter's parents,
Easter County,
Birth of Walter Easter (1892),
Trip from Itasca, Texas, to Hereford, Texas,
Home in Hereford, Texas,
Planting oats (1906),
Education in Dimmitt, Texas,
Move to Hill County, Texas,
Move back to Hereford, Texas (1912),
Met wife, Naydolin Green (1905),
Green family,
Dugout house,
Marriage (1914),
Two children,
Retired at age 80,
Mrs. Easter's parents,
Mr. Easter's occupations,
Sale of land ownings
Tape 1, Side 2:
Blank
Range Dates: 1892-1914
Bulk Dates: 1892-1914
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