Cone, Fern 1979-02-16
Fern Cone reminisces about early Lubbock.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Fern Cone
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: February 16, 1979
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Bobby Weaver
Length: 45 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Trains,
Plainview, Texas (1907),
Lubbock, Texas,
Grandfather, Mr. Barrett,
Lubbock,
Water wells,
Stores,
Livestock,
Food,
Winter,
Summer,
Cattle drives,
Father,
C. E. Parks,
Kansas,
Nebraska,
Real estate,
Judge Smith, Sherman, Texas,
Judge Long, Paris, Texas,
San Augustine County School,
Acuff, Texas,
Land development,
Irrigation well (1912),
Cotton,
Father,
Mayor of Lubbock,
Grain business,
Sudan grass,
Railroad (1909),
Liberty bonds,
Schools,
Format,
Teachers,
Streets,
Brick,
Trees,
Medical facilities,
Texas Tech University,
Boarders,
Buildings,
Celebration,
Flu epidemic,
Weather
Tape 1, Side 2:
Sand storms,
Ranches,
Spade Ranch,
Entertainment,
Christmas,
Harley Sadler,
Circus,
Lyric theater,
Rodeos,
Picnics,
Molly Bailey
Range Dates: 1907-1979
Bulk Dates: 1907-1912
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