Harris, D C 1975-12-15
D. C. Harris, a grandson of George Webb Slaughter, discusses his family history, his early life and military career, and the history of Mineral Wells.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: D. C. Harris
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: December 15, 1975
Location: Mineral Wells, Texas
Interviewer: Fred Carpenter
Length: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Grandfather,
George "Parson" Webb Slaughter,
Sons,
C. C. "Lum" Slaughter,
George Slaughter,
Pete Slaughter,
Daughter,
Jenny Slaughter,
George Webb Slaughter (born 1848),
Mineral Wells Texas,
Harris Ranch,
Jenny Slaughter (born 1858),
Harris family history,
Grandparents,
Parents,
Father David Cook Harris,
Mother Sarah Jane Slaughter,
Tape 1, Side 2: D. C. Harris (born July 8 1893), Harris Ranch, Education, Teachers, Goodnight Baptist Academy, Simmons College, Cattle business (1911-1917), World War I.
Tape 2, Side 1: Works Progress Administration,
Early hotels, Mineral Wells Texas,
Baker Hotel (1929),
T. W. Baker,
Crazy Hotel,
Carr P. Collins,
Piedmont Hotel,
Dameron Hotel,
Fairfield Inn,
Elmhurst Park,
Bath houses,
Procedure,
Prices,
Nightlife Mineral Wells,
Gambling,
Dances.
Tape 2, Side 2: Wells in North Mineral Wells,
Mayor Mineral Wells (1933),
Mineral Wells cattle killings,
Government agencies,
Postmaster Mineral Wells,
Service,
Retired (1957),
Cattle business (1957-1970),
Camp Wolters,
Contributions to Mineral Wells,
Bill Slaughter,
Bank owner Dalhart Texas.
Tape 3, Side 1: Slaughter children and grandchildren,
Names,
General history,
Early Mineral Wells families,
Names,
Occupations.
Tape 3, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1848-1975
Bulk Dates: 1893-1975
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