Rippetoe, Mrs J M 1969
Mrs. Rippetoe, who wrote a book about Bangs, discusses her family background, her interest in writing, and the history of the town.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mrs. J.M. Rippetoe
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: 1969
Location: Bangs, Texas
Interviewer: Fred A. Carpenter
Length: 15 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Mrs. Rippetoe’s family background,
Grandfather—moved from Arkansas to Texas,
Education and marriage,
Interest in writing,
Book about daughter’s death,
History of Bangs,
Named for Singer Bangs,
Settlement and early settlers,
Bangs Gazette edition with town’s history (1941),
Husband—pharmacist,
Book about Bangs discussed.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: ?-1969
Bulk Dates: ?-1969
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