Perry, Meda Damron 1970-03-30
Mrs. Perry, wife of an Oklahoma rancher, recalls various aspects of their lives on the homestead near Cheyenne, Oklahoma.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Meda Damron Perry
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: March 30, 1970
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Charles Somervill and Winona Forbes
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: July 4, 1892, in Celeste, Texas,
Birthdays celebrated on July 4th,
Homesteading in Oklahoma, near Cheyenne,
Land, crops and cattle described,
Work done by women on homestead,
Law and punishment on the frontier,
Hoboes mentioned,
Whippings as punishment for crimes,
Recalls railroads that passed the Perry home,
Train ride from Celeste to Elk City described,
Experience of nine people living in a one-room house,
Mr. Perry’s work as a Methodist circuit rider,
Explains custom of living with husband’s parents after marriage,
Average family sizes in Mrs. Perry’s youth,
Recalls births on the frontier,
Doctors, medicines and treatments.
Tape 1, Side 2: Drinking and stills,
Mrs. Perry’s education,
Recalls gambling on the frontier,
Use of coal oil lamps,
Curing bacon,
Making soap,
Butchering hogs and calves,
Storing and smoking meat,
Cooperation of local farmers,
Relations between farmers and ranchers explored,
Discusses courtship by Mr. Perry,
Church prayer meetings served as social gatherings.
Range Dates: 1892-Early 1900s
Bulk Dates: 1892-Early 1900s
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