Shelton, Mrs Roberta 1975-06-26
Mrs. Shelton recalls her father, Fred Weyl, and other members of her family.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mrs. Roberta Shelton
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: June 26, 1975
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: David Murrah
Length: 25 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Family background,
Father, Fred Weyl,
Came from Indian to Happy Union in Hale County,
Remembers threshing crews,
Moved from farm to Plainview,
Father lost money when bank failed in 1930,
Father characterized,
Mother described,
Sister discussed.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1910s-1930s
Bulk Dates: 1910s-1930s
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