Chambers, Walter 1973-07-02
Walter Chambers describes his family history and background and discusses early history and beliefs of the Universalist Church in Texas.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Walter Chambers
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Date: July 2, 1973
Location: Brownwood, Texas
Interviewer: Fred Carpenter
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Relates biographical information on grandparents,
Grandfather Spencer Chambers was a Universalist minister,
Leonard Prater and Prater family discussed,
Mother's family background summarized,
Judge Barker was an active Universalist,
Outlines Leonard Prater's activities in the Universalist Church,
Recalls a studies who became an active Universalist,
Taught school in Burkett and served as superintendent 37 years,
Basic beliefs of Universalism listed
Tape 1, Side 2:
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