Carr, Annie Almeda Allen 1975-05-25
Mrs. Carr recalls her early life in Floyd County, Texas, and in Oklahoma.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Annie Almeda Allen (Mrs. Mather) Carr
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: May 25, 1975
Location: Floyd County, Texas
Interviewer: Melody Stringer
Length: 17 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Birthplace,
Lavida, Coryell County, Texas (July 14, 1886),
To Floyd County, Texas (1902),
In covered wagons from Oklahoma,
To Greer County, Oklahoma,
Dugout,
Games played,
Doll,
Education,
Subscription school (Greer County),
Lockney, Texas (1903),
Chores,
Christmas (Greer County),
Early family,
Size,
Trip to Jonesborough, Texas,
First automobile,
Model T Ford (1916),
Wedding (Lockney),
Dress,
Work experience,
Medicine,
Home remedies,
Illnesses,
Doctor,
Funerals,
Religion,
Revivals,
World War I,
Flu epidemic (1918),
Stock market crash (1929),
World War I,
Fires in Floyd County,
Railroads,
Family home
Tape 1, Side 2:
Blank
Range Dates: 1886-1929
Bulk Dates: 1886-1929
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