Baker, Mrs Hayden 1981-06-23
Mrs. Hayden Baker reminisces about her family and past.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mrs. Hayden Baker
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: June 23, 1981
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Richard Mason
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Family history,
To Lubbock, Texas (1916),
Health reasons,
Wilson Alexander Gumm, father,
Narcisse Clementine Brown, mother,
Travel (1916),
Passenger trains,
Lubbock (1916),
School buildings,
Texas Tech University,
Founding,
To New Mexico (1922-1930),
Land,
Forsey, Texas (1918-1922),
Crops raised,
Childhood chores,
Johnson family,
Education,
Building,
Construction,
Marriage,
Neighbors,
Roosevelt County, New Mexico,
General store,
Cream separating,
Church of Christ,
Services,
Summer revivals,
Elderly people,
Care
Tape 1, Side 2:
California,
Relatives,
Elderly people,
Discipline,
Father,
Mother,
Childhood behavior,
Entertainment,
Games,
Farmer-in-the-Dell,
Snap,
Sunday afternoon courting,
Born (February 2, 1907),
Quilt making,
Cow chips,
Harvests,
Broom corn,
Corn pulling,
Rain,
Social changes,
Washing machines,
Gas powered,
Laundry day,
Hayden Baker, husband,
Financial management,
Singer sewing machine
Range Dates: 1916-1930
Bulk Dates: 1916-1930
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