Jungman, Mr and Mrs A G 1969, 1980
The Jungmans discuss the history of the Pep community and early living conditions on the South Plains of Texas.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mr. and Mrs. A.G. Jungman
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: February 21, 1969; June 21, 1980
Location: Pep, Texas
Interviewer: David B. Gracy II, Betty Cox
Length: 1 hour, 40 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Picnic and buffalo incident,
History of Pep, Texas,
Establishment (1923),
Origin of settlers,
Reason for coming to Pep,
Farming,
Religion at Pep,
First house,
Winter,
Social activities,
Mr. A. P. Duggan,
Yellow House Land Company,
J. P. White,
Land advertisement,
Water resources,
Garden vegetables,
Weather changes,
Political participation,
Naming of Pep,
Colonies,
Family background,
Windstorm,
Stock farming.
Tape 1, Side 2: Groceries,
Depression,
Land payment,
Cattle and buffalo damage,
Buffalo,
County fairs,
School bus,
Hunting.
Tape 2, Side 1: [Mrs. Jungman, speaker],
Woman’s role,
Field work,
Washing,
Baking bread,
Schedule,
Refrigeration,
Water cooling,
Corn,
Grinding,
Meals,
Water,
Irrigation,
Childbirth,
Doctors,
Premature babies,
Church,
Priests,
Bohemians.
Tape 2, Side 2: Animals,
Camels,
Horses.
Range Dates: 1923-1930s
Bulk Dates: 1923-1930s
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