Nabours, Mrs Homer Riebe 1971-12-03
Mrs. Nabours discusses her personal history in the Cameron area during the early 20th century.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mrs. Homer Riebe Mabours
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: December 03, 1971
Location: Cameron, Texas
Interviewer: Fred Carpenter
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:Family background and early life,
Hanover, Texas "Colony" of 1896 recalled,
1921 flood recalled,
Description of ability with firearms,
Events in courtship and marriage,
Nabours family discussed.
Tape 1, Side 2: Photographs examined and comments made,
Nabours county political position explained,
Describes deer hunting party,
Book entitled North By Thirty Six and subsequent motion picture mentioned,
Museum pieces (historical and natural history) cited,
Place of birth described,
Mention of slave quarters and museum pieces.
Range Dates: 1896-1871
Bulk Dates: 1896-1871
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