Davis, Mrs A H 1978-02-07
Mrs. Davis talks about her family and life in early Texas.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mrs. A. H. Davis
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: February 7, 1978
Location: Hereford, Texas
Interviewer: Bobby Weaver
Length: 40 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Italy, Texas,
Milford, Texas,
School,
Plum Grove,
Husband,
Pluto, Texas,
Married (1911),
Farmed in Pluto,
Hereford, Texas (1917),
Chartered train car,
Farm,
Irrigation,
Farmed near Summerfield, Texas,
Winter (1919-1920),
Cattle lost,
Seed farm,
Walter Seed, owner,
Cobster farm,
Hereford, Texas,
Husband,
School janitor,
Children,
Post office,
Husband started work (1941),
Land (1917),
Homes,
Garden,
First impression of area,
Sandstorms (1933-1935),
Methodist Church,
Son-in-law,
Early Hereford
Tape 1, Side 2:
Trips to town,
Crops,
Maize,
Alfalfa,
Wheat,
Coal stove,
Gas (1933),
Bob Higgins,
Arrival in Hereford
Range Dates: 1911-1941
Bulk Dates: 1911-1941
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