Graham, Barbara 1992-03-29

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Barbara Graham reminisces about her summer trips to Colorado in the 1940s.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Barbara Graham

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Date: March 29, 1992

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: Mike Graham

Length: 20 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Background, Born in Tyler Texas, Grandparents--Roy and Bessie Lewis, Lived with her mother and her grandparents, Trips, Visited great-uncle in Golden Colorado, Description of his home, Lack of utilities, Discussion of the train trip to Colorado Farm, Description of great uncle's farm, Number of buildings, Roads, Trips (again), Traveled to visit cousin in Boulder, Colorado, Boulder Colorado, Description of cousin's home, Farm (again), Recollection of days at farm, Homemade cider, Uncle's life reflected another generation.

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: circa 1940s

Bulk Dates: circa 1940s


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