Cunningham, Mrs. Oliver and Pierson, Mary 1972-09-29

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Mrs. Oliver Cunningham and her sister, Mrs. Mary Pierson, discuss their families. Of special interest is the discussion of Mr. Cunningham’s career in the Texas Legislature.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Oliver Cunningham and Mary Pierson

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Date: September 29, 1972

Location: Abilene, Texas

Interviewer: Fred Carpenter

Length: 00:58:18


Abstract

Family background and early life related, Description of Emory, Texas, tornado of 1894, Early Haskell, Texas, families recalled, Haskell National Bank established in 1890, Emory, Texas, tornado—damage and injuries described, Rice family History Given, Diary discusses, Anecdote about Rice Family heirlooms


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Transcript: No transcript available



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