Ayres, C B 1969-08-15

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Mr. Ayres recalls his career and his father’s career with Higginbotham Brothers and Company.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: C. B. "Dick" Ayres

Additional Parties Recorded:

Date: Ballinger, Texas

Location: Fred A. Carpenter

Interviewer: 30 minutes

Length:


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Family moved to DeLeon area, 1885, Ayres' early work in Higginbotham store, Grandfather Ayres and his career recalled, Father's career with Higginbotham company, Marriage to Myrtle Williams, Head bookkeeper and manager of Stephenville store, Ayres' career with Higginbotham company, Goes to work in Ballinger store, Changes in business since the 1930s, His aunt, Mrs. Carmody, recalled, Ayres' brother and sisters, Ayres' marriage and children

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: 1885-1930s

Bulk Dates: 1885-1930s


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