Jungman, Mr and Mrs A G 1969, 1980

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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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