Smith, Mrs Allen I 1968-07-25
Mrs. Smith recalls some of the experiences of her father, mother and uncle who were English immigrants to Collingsworth County.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mrs. Allen Smith I
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: July 25, 1968
Location: Elmcreek (near Shamrock, Texas)
Interviewer: Don Green
Length: 20 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Herbert Aldous,
Immigrated to Collingsworth County from England (1887),
Constance Fanny Aldous, her mother,
Joins her brother in Texas (1901),
Marriage to Albert Manby,
Albert Manby, her father,
Immigrates to Texas (1891),
Herbert Aldous—mannerisms,
Father—crops raised and ranching,
Their early life in Texas,
Father and his family,
Horses and farm animals,
Farm machinery,
Hired help from England,
Mrs. Smith’s uncles,
Anecdotes about her uncle and father.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1887-Early 1900s
Bulk Dates: 1887-Early 1900s
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