Dunn, Abb 1968-07-05

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Most of this tape is difficult, if not impossible, to understand. Phrases and words are at time intelligible. Abb Dunn apparently talks about life in Hardeman County.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Mr. Abb Dunn

Additional Parties Recorded:

Date: July 5, 1968

Location: Martin

Interviewer: John Abshire

Length: 1 hour


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Food preservation, Flu, Changes, Farming, Transportation

Tape 1, Side 2: Autobiographical material, Denver railroad incident, Original county seat - Hardin, First treasurer, Father's biography, Dugout, Groceries and supply store, Sidearms, Cowboys . . ., Climate, Hard winter 1904, Hardeman County jail school, Teacher, Curriculum, Railroad establishment, Effects of depression, Wages, Drought - 1930s, Sandstorms, First conservation practices, WPA projects, Cyclone

Range Dates: 1904-1930s

Bulk Dates: 1904-1930s


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