Peterson, Mr and Mrs Carl Henry 1975-08-05
The Petersons discuss the history of Eriksdahl community near Stamford, Texas, along with his work for the Swenson ranch.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mr. and Mrs. Carl Henry Peterson
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: August 05, 1975
Location: Avoca, Texas
Interviewer: Fred Carpenter
Length: 1 hour 15 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Family history of Carl Peterson,
Immigration from Sweden to Texas in 1897,
Moved to West Texas in 1905,
Other settlers named,
Community organization of Eriksdahl,
Church history given,
Ministers listed,
Early life remembered,
Crops listed,
Problems with jumbo grasshoppers,
Anecdote about Frank Hastings,
Frank Reeves mentioned,
Roundup described,
Mrs. Peterson’s family history.
Tape 1, Side 2: Surrounding communities mentioned,
Work on Swenson Ranch,
Daily and yearly routines,
Cattle shoot of 1930s discussed,
Beef club described,
Cotton pulling mentioned,
Equipment used when working for Swensons,
Drinking and gambling forbidden,
Businesses in early Stamford,
Sending a retiring minister to Sweden for a vacation.
Range Dates: 1897-1930s
Bulk Dates: 1897-1930s
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