Heather, Mary 2016-10-12
This interview features Mary Heather as she describes what living in rural Tahoka, Texas was like during the early 1900s, and traveling once she graduated from college. Heather discusses her experiences growing up during the Great Depression, dust bowl, and World War II.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mary Heather
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: October 12, 2016
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Katelin Dixon
Length: 01:01:16
Abstract
Discusses her book, Texas Girl and growing up, Riding the school bus and going to a big school, Hope after the depression and drought, The blizzard, The Pre-war era of the early 1940s and going to college, Results of the war on the community, Studying abroad in Mexico City, Her advice for people now
Access Information
Original Recording Format: born digital
Recording Format Notes: access copy available in reading room
Transcript: Transcript available on dspace <https://hdl.handle.net/10605/363069>
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