Holmes, Mrs Fred 1968-11-09
Mrs. Holmes recalls her father, Judge Small, his friend Herbert Aldous, and early life in the Shamrock and Aberdeen, Texas area. Her husband also takes part in the discussion.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mrs. Fred Holmes
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Date: November 9, 1968
Location: Shamrock, Texas
Interviewer: Don Green
Length: 50 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Judge Edward Henry Small father,
Moved to Collingsworth County from Alabama
(1892),
Farmer and store owner in Aberdeen,
Education,
Family moved to Shamrock (1902),
Interest in raising cattle,
Store in Aberdeen,
County Judge,
Raised cattle and some crops, but no cotton,
Herbert Aldous recalled,
Description and personality,
Other early settlers recalled,
Few sheep raised in area,
Droughts and other weather (1909-1913),
Aldous and his brother-in-law Albert Manby.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1892-1913
Bulk Dates: 1902-1913
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