Newell, Mr and Mrs Charles 1975-10-24
The Newells discuss their family histories, their early days in Hereford, the winter of 1918, the Depression and other events in their lives.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Newell
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: October 24, 1975
Location: Hereford, Texas
Interviewer: Fred Carpenter
Length: 25 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Great-grandfather’s westward migration,
Father, born in Royce City, Texas,
Grandmother,
Father’s occupations,
Mercantile store,
Depression,
Wheat prices,
Cattle shoots,
Miller as sheriff,
Death of father,
High School,
Met wife (1929),
Marriage (1930),
Department of Agriculture,
Children,
Wife’s family (Rayzor),
Three brothers came from France,
Parents’ histories,
Mother’s education,
Parents’ occupations,
Mrs. Newell’s siblings,
Mr. Newell’s mother,
Hereford, Texas (1901),
Mr. Newell’s siblings.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1901-1930s
Bulk Dates: 1901-1930
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