Bailey, Mrs Chessie Estes 1975-05-19
Mrs. Chessie Estes Bailey discusses her early life, her family and its history, and the changing morals of the American people.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mrs. Chessie Estes Bailey
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Date: May 19, 1975
Location: Abilene, Texas
Interviewer: Debbie St. John
Length: 1 hour, 5 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Early history,
Siblings,
Marriage,
Attended Hardin-Simmons University at age 12,
Move to Dallas, Texas,
Grandparents,
Parents' home,
Decision making in family,
First home,
Preserving meat,
Discipline,
Family income,
Divorce, a disgrace,
Father's moral teaching,
Women smoking and drinking,
Childhood memories,
Activities with parents,
Chores,
Activities as teenager,
Average daily activities,
Displays of affection,
Roles of women
Tape 1, Side 2:
Children,
Smoking cigarettes,
Children's responsibilities,
Family members during World War II,
Opinions and feelings toward World War II
Tape 2, Side 1:
Visiting father,
Children,
Responsibilities,
Activities,
Dating,
West Point, New York,
Dating rules,
Smoking,
Family difficulties,
Depression,
Children's' special responsibilities,
Attitudes toward Bonnie and Clyde Barrow,
World War II,
Son-in-law and son,
Living conditions,
Rationing,
Opinions about Franklin Roosevelt,
Children's' education
Tape 2, Side 2:
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