Hunt, George M Memoirs 1960
Mrs. Wolffarth reads an account written by her grandfather, George M. Hunt, concerning his early days on the South Plains. This story appeared in several installments in early issues of the Lubbock Avalanche. This tape was made by the Southwest Collection in October 1972 from a wire recording in the possession of Neely Wolffarth of Lubbock.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: George M. Hunt Memoirs
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Date: c. 1960
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Read by Mrs. Dwight Wolffarth
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Description of the early days on the Texas Plains,
Moved to Texas (1884),
Dangers of crossing rivers recounted,
Frustration of bear hunting mentioned,
Cites "lost" condition.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1880s-1890s
Bulk Dates: 1880s-1890s
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