Foerster, Hilton 1978-11-08
Hilton Foerster recalls his farming experiences and daily activities during the 1920s and 1930s.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Hilton Foerster
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: November 8, 1978
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Janet Neugebauer
Length: 40 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Birthplace, Lubbock, Texas (May 3, 1919),
Farming,
Crops,
Yields,
Cotton stripper,
Tractor (1930),
"Half-and-half" cotton,
Livestock,
Lutheran minister,
Worship services,
Posey, Texas, church,
M. F. Klattenhoff, builder,
Mr. Weiss, minister,
First families,
Harvesting,
Lubbock,
Construction,
West Texas Hospital,
Texas Technological College,
Fair,
Wine-making,
Education,
Canyon High School,
Transportation,
E. H. Foerster, father,
Sports,
Grass fires,
Dust storm (1926),
Holidays,
Thanksgiving
Tape 1, Side 2:
Holidays (continued),
Christmas,
Easter,
Irrigation well (1937),
Land
Range Dates: 1919-1937
Bulk Dates: 1919-1937
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