McPherson, Clinton 2011-11-29
Describes farm life, experiences as a boy’s scout master. Describes windmills on his farm
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Clinton McPherson
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Date: November 29, 2011
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: David Marshall
Length: 01:17:39
Abstract
Background, Farm life in Gainsville, TX, Early innovations in the 30’s, Work and memories on farm, More farm talk, Expenses now vs. growing up, Complications during the Dust Bowl, May 1970 tornado, Boy Scouts 1930’s, Attended with church, Issues with progression, Camping, Scout masters, Worked on projects, CCC program in 1930, Travelling around, Owned a car, Move to West Texas, Mom and Dad hit by train, Married Life, Wife studied at Texas Tech, Wife’s Maiden name, Wife’s studies supported by farming, Married in 1943, Wind mills on the farms, Tech Peers, Friend owned grocery store in the town, George M teaching career, Description of George M, In 1942 got call from army, Roommate Mr. Binken became a pilot
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