Clements, W K 1972-07-18

W. K. Clements, a pioneer settler, discusses his early life in Arkansas, his years as a farmer, and his life in West Texas. He also discusses his children and the changes he has seen through the years.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: W. K. Clements

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Date: July 18, 1972

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: David Murrah

Length: 1 hour, 10 minutes

Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Biographical information, Describes family's move to northern Arkansas when he was a baby, Moved to East Texas in 1899, Mentions various farms he worked, Acquaintance with Tom Nelson of West Texas, Explains move to West Texas in 1927, Raised ribbon cane syrup, Recalls introduction of tractors to farming, Drought years of 1917-1918 and 1934 discussed, Prosperous farming year of 1919 described, Operations of grocery store at New Deal, Gives reason for naming the town New Deal

Tape 1, Side 2: Operated grocery store at New Deal, Train trip from Kansas City to New Deal about 1940 described, Speculates on purchase and sale of 29 New Deal townsite lots, Notes marriage to a Mrs. Nelson of Lubbock in 1953, Purchase of 258-acre farm, Recalls his education, Characterizes William Jennings Bryan, Trips to Little Rock and Dallas described, Reviews games played as a boy, Country baseball games mentioned, Had ten children, all born at home, Naming of son Buck explained

Tape 2, Side 1: Children named, Enumerates changes seen in 93 years, Men's hairstyles and beards discussed, Reasons for sale of farm, Expresses love of farming, Knowledge of carpentry acquired, Anecdote about learning to irrigate, Full name and correct spelling verified

Tape 2, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: 1899-1953

Bulk Dates: 1899-1953

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