Thompson, Pearl Jackson 1978-06-22
Mrs. Thompson discusses her early life on a small ranch and her later experiences and life in Lubbock.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Pearl Jackson Thompson
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: June 22, 1978
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Bobby Weaver
Length: 1 hour 15 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: West Texas (1890),
Land,
Dickens County,
Open range,
Cowboys,
Chuck wagon,
Dugouts,
Food,
Indians,
Entertainment,
Church services,
School,
Joe Harold, teacher,
Size,
Circuit riders,
Rev. Stigal,
Matador Land and Cattle Company,
John Smith, wagon manager,
L. Wood,
John Jackson, range boss,
Joe Jackson, father,
Billy Clark, cowboy,
"Pitchfork kid",
Spur Land Company,
Establishment,
Railroad,
Supplies.
Tape 1, Side 2: Supplies (continued),
"Going to town",
Cotton,
Crops,
Livestock,
Breeds,
Medical care,
Mrs. McCarty,
Doctors,
Water supply,
Garden,
Marriage (1909),
Texico, New Mexico,
T. Bell, boarder,
Early Texas Tech student,
Lubbock, Texas (1928),
Texas Technological College,
Appearance,
Students,
Teachers,
Clifford B. Jones,
Roads,
Matador, Texas,
Shopping,
Tornadoes,
Dust storms.
Tape 2, Side 1: Siblings,
Mail,
Games,
Dances,
Callers,
Cowboys,
Horses,
Firewood,
Stoves,
Clothing,
Men,
Women,
Riding habit.
Tape 2, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1890-1930
Bulk Dates: 1890-1930
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