Howington, J Burt and Jim Conner 1970-06-30

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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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