Howington, J B and Mrs Earnhart 1969-06-06
J. B. Howington discusses his family and experiences, early Santa Anna and farming methods. Mrs. Earnhart (?) discusses her family and experiences, including the Big Storm and flood at Galveston in 1900.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: J. B. Howington, with Mrs. Earnhart (?)
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: June 6, 1969
Location: Coleman and Santa Anna, Texas
Interviewer: Fred A. Carpenter
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Howington’s childhood and his father,
Coleman County (1884),
Indian raid (1879),
Howington’s career,
Marriages and children,
Early Santa Anna,
Railroads,
Doctors,
Hospital,
Merchants,
Career and education,
Farming methods,
Broadcast binder described,
Harvesting and planting,
Cotton industry and gins,
Church at Eureka,
Santa Anna,
Turkey farm,
Glass industry,
John R. Bannister and family,
Howington’s daughter and her husband,
Howington’s church activities,
Photographs discussed.
Tape 1, Side 2: Photos of family and friends,
Mrs. Earnhart (?),
Family background,
Galveston storm and flood (1900),
Photos discussed (again),
Anecdote about horse,
Mrs. Earnhart,
Galveston storm and flood (again),
Moved to Santa Anna (1914),
Children,
Early work and wages.
Range Dates: 1879-1914
Bulk Dates: 1884-1914
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