Brorman, Mrs and Mrs Henry 1981-08-21
Mr. and Mrs. Brorman, longtime residents of Hereford, Texas, discuss their lives as farmers in Hereford, primarily in the 1930s and 1940s.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mr. and Mrs. Brorman
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: August 21, 1981
Location: Hereford, Texas
Interviewer: James Seseney
Length: 45 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Henry Brorman [speaker],
Came to America (1924),
To Umbarger, Texas,
Desire to farm,
Farm hand,
Wages,
Rented Batenhorst farm,
Bought farm (1929),
Built house,
Death of first wife (March 31, 1930),
Mrs. Henry Brorman [speaker],
Came to America by ship (May 15, 1931),
To Hereford, Texas by train,
Trip to Germany (1952),
Quality of life,
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brorman [speakers],
Farming,
Orchard,
Livestock,
First irrigation well (1938),
Expenses,
Butchering of hogs,
Smoked ham and bacon,
Sausage,
Canning,
Liverwurst,
Souse,
Lard,
Brains,
Dust storms,
Drought (1932-1935),
Wine-making
Tape 1, Side 2:
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brorman [speakers],
Harvest,
Holiday celebrations,
Christmas,
Clothing,
Food bought,
Vegetables,
Potatoes
Range Dates: 1924-1952
Bulk Dates: 1924-1952
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