Howington, J Burt and Jim Conner 1970-06-30
Burt Howington and Jim Conner recall their early lives in Camp Colorado and give some brief family background while so doing.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: J. Burt Howington and Jim Conner
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Date: June 30, 1970
Location: Coleman, Texas
Interviewer: Fred A. Carpenter
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Cyclone in Santa Anna recalled (1888),
Camp Colorado (1883),
Price of land,
Education of Howington,
Families in residence,
Children and teachers discussed,
Wooten-Cogden Sheep Ranch,
Howington’s father a herder,
Anecdote about catching an antelope,
Marketing wool,
Selling furs in Coleman,
Conner family background information.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1880s-1890s
Bulk Dates: 1880s-1890s
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