Fitzgerald, Mozelle 1975-03-07
Mrs. Fitzgerald recalls early Brownfield, her family and its medical background.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mozelle Fitzgerald
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: March 7, 1975
Location: Brownfield, Texas
Interviewer: Bobbie Hicks and Queenelle Flache
Length: 45 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Parents to Terry County, Texas (1913),
Education,
Canyon, Texas,
Teaching career,
Brownfield, Texas (1914),
Plainview, Texas,
Brownfield,
Schools,
Students,
Father,
Doctor Treadway,
First doctor in Brownfield,
Flu epidemic,
Randall drugstore,
First hospital,
Dr. Lester Treadway (brother),
Mother,
Three stepchildren,
Four children,
Father as physician,
Education,
Death (April 7, 1931),
Marriage,
Will Fitzgerald (husband),
Travel (by train),
Teaching in Brownfield,
Methods,
Games played,
School activities,
Dr. Lester Treadway (again),
Education
Tape 1, Side 2:
Family trips,
To see grandparents (by train, car),
Brownfield,
First railroad,
Other doctors,
Early businesses,
Retirement (1958),
Father's duties,
Method of payment,
Family members in health fields
Range Dates: 1913-1958
Bulk Dates: 1913-1958
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