King, Mrs G B 1971-01-05
Mrs. King recalls her family background and that of her husband, Judge G. B. King, and discuses their life in Albany and Breckenridge.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mrs. G.B. King
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: January 05, 1971
Location: Abilene, Texas
Interviewer: Fred Carpenter
Length: 45 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Walls Pasture Syndicate papers discussed,
Discusses Judge King’s family background,
Political and leadership positions of Judge King in Albany,
Expresses personal attitude toward social life and prominent families in Albany,
Personal family background reviewed,
States early recollections of Texas and father’s death,
Hubbard Lake now covers childhood residence,
Notes husband’s association with land development project.
Tape 1, Side 2: Origin of Walls Pasture Land Syndicate explained,
Cites plans for local museums,
Swenson family in Breckenridge mentioned,
Anecdote about family reunion.
Range Dates: ?-1971
Bulk Dates: ?-1971
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