Hughes, T M 1972-08-21
T. M. Hughes, early farming pioneer, makes comments on various aspects of the early farming community near Fluvanna.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: T. M. Hughes
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Date: August 21, 1972
Location: Near Fluvanna, Texas
Interviewer: Jeff Townsend
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Traveling to Fluvanna area from Roscoe,
Country schools described,
Describes early home,
Family farming operation explained,
Development and promotion of Fluvanna,
Effect of coming of the railroad,
Importance of agriculture market at Snyder,
Cotton ginning in Light described,
Cotton farming operations and marketing,
Production of maize and cane,
Notes farming innovations and changes,
Effect of the Depression on farming,
Working in the oil fields,
Farm organizations mentioned,
Fluvanna business houses named,
Describes farm equipment and insect problems,
Importance of visits by medicine shows and circuses,
Destruction resulting from tornado recalled.
Tape 1, Side 2: Various early ranchers mentioned,
Occurrence of water problems and windmills,
Attempts at rain-making described,
Caliber of Fluvanna public services,
Oil’s influence on Fluvanna,
Lists marketable farm crops,
Recalls town of Snyder,
Explains farmers’ attitude toward Depression agricultural policy,
Father’s management of a store in Light (1904),
Town of Light described,
Reminisces about early church services and buildings,
Country doctor characterized.
Range Dates: 1904-1940s
Bulk Dates: 1904-1940s
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