Chambers, Walter 1973-07-02

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Walter Chambers describes his family history and background and discusses early history and beliefs of the Universalist Church in Texas.

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Interviewee Name: Walter Chambers

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Date: July 2, 1973

Location: Brownwood, Texas

Interviewer: Fred Carpenter

Length: 30 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Relates biographical information on grandparents, Grandfather Spencer Chambers was a Universalist minister, Leonard Prater and Prater family discussed, Mother's family background summarized, Judge Barker was an active Universalist, Outlines Leonard Prater's activities in the Universalist Church, Recalls a studies who became an active Universalist, Taught school in Burkett and served as superintendent 37 years, Basic beliefs of Universalism listed

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

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