Brown, Louise 1985-08-08

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Louise Mischlett Brown and her sister Rose Mischlett Casabonne reminisce over the Mischlett family background in Hagerman, New Mexico.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Louise Brown

Additional Parties Recorded: Rose Casabonne

Date: August 8, 1985

Location: Hagerman, New Mexico

Interviewer: Richard Mason

Length: 1 hour


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Jacque and Marie Lettion Mischlett, Experiences as Swiss immigrants to New Mexico, 1894, Farming, Crops raised in valley, Irrigation, Mischlett ditch, Drainage systems, Water depletion

Tape 1, Side 2: Farm life, Children's chores, Women's responsibilities, Food, Dairying, 1930s, Health factors, Recreation

Range Dates: 18994-1985

Bulk Dates: 1894-1940


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