Vick, Clara May 2013-10-15
This interview features Clara Vick, native of Dumont, Texas, and historical ambassador of Castro County. Clara discusses her family history in this region, including her family’s interactions with Quanah Parker. Clara talks in depth on her efforts to preserve the history of the area through the restoration of the Italian POW camp chapel in Castro County, along with her role in facilitating POW reunions.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Clara May Vick
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: October 15, 2013
Location: Dimmitt, Texas
Interviewer: Andy Wilkinson
Length: 02:30:45 (2 hours 30 minutes)
Abstract
Introductions; Family history in Dumont, Texas; Native American heritage; Quanah Parker; life on a farm; Moving from Dumont to Battle Creek, Michigan; Meeting husband; moving to Amarillo; Husband’s career; Clara’s work in the title business; Clara’s children; grandparents; How Clara got interested in the history of Castro County; Castro County history projects: Italian POWs; Clara’s trips to Italy; Italian knighthood; The Italian POWs; Dimmitt community reaction to chapel restoration; Clara’s other projects in Castro County; Increased diversity in Castro County; Goose Ramey; Kent Hance; Clara discusses other significant historic materials
Access Information
Original Recording Format: born digital audio
Recording Format Notes: access copy available in reading room
Transcript: Transcript available on dspace <https://hdl.handle.net/10605/363095 >
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