McLeod, Mrs John 1971-11-18
Mrs. McLeod, a native of Pontotoc, Texas, recalls some of the history and activities of that Central Texas town.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mrs. John McLeod
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: November 18, 1971
Location: Pontotoc, Texas
Interviewer: Fred Carpenter
Length: 1 hour 50 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Background of Pontotoc given,
Built school in 1871,
Talks about her family,
School described,
Comments on growth of Pontotoc,
Field Creek discussed,
Notes William T. Connor’s businesses (her father),
Pictures copied by Southwest Collection identified,
Continues talking about school activities,
Social gatherings remembered.
Tape 1, Side 2: Continues about fund-raising events,
Identifies pictures,
Recalls baseball team,
San Fernando Academy teachers listed,
Remarks about gin,
J. E. Connor mentioned,
Tells about layout of Pontotoc from picture,
Describes items found in store.
Tape 2, Side 1: Continues identification of pictures,
Describes McLeod family in 1890,
Burial site moved during typhoid epidemic,
Comments on manual training class in school,
Prominent citizens noted,
Talks about her mother’s family,
Academy practices recalled,
Recounts various businesses in Pontotoc,
Connor family mentioned,
Recalls baseball team,
Her father’s family discussed,
Explains other towns in pictures,
History of Cherokee Junior College recited.
Tape 2, Side 2: Picture identification continued,
Notes effects of bad tornado,
Other citizens of Pontotoc remembered,
McLeod homestead depicted,
Lists first buildings of Pontotoc.
Range Dates: 1871-1971
Bulk Dates: 1871-1890s
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