Curtsinger, Mr and Mrs Joe 1975-10-24

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The Curtsingers reminisce about Hereford in the early 1900s, their family history, the winter of 1918 and the Depression.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Mr. and Mrs. Joe Curtsinger

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Date: October 24, 1975

Location: Hereford, Texas

Interviewer: Fred Carpenter

Length: 15 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Curtsinger's parents from Kentucky, Move to Hereford (1901), Reason for coming, First farm and home, Curtsinger Grocery (1907), Education, Occupations, First meeting wife, Winter (1918), Ezra Norton ranch, Feeding cattle, Dead cattle, Depression, Work on railroad, Daughter born (1930), Cattle shooting, Wild mustangs

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: 1901-1975

Bulk Dates: 1901-1930


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