Laminack, Wilda 1979-11-29
Wilda Laminack discusses the history of Crosby County, Texas, in the 1920s and 1930s, and the book co-authored by her mother, Mrs. Nellie Witt Spikes, on the same topic. Note: The subject is sometimes unintelligible.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Wilda Laminack
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: November 29, 1979
Location: Ralls, Texas
Interviewer: Richard Mason
Length: 20 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Family background,
Parents,
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Spikes,
Mother’s maiden name, Witt,
Arrival on Plains (1904),
Siblings,
Home,
Depression (1930s),
Drought,
Food,
Works Progress Administration (1937-1940),
Outmigration,
Churches/Entertainment,
Dust and snowstorms,
Education,
Schools,
Texas Tech,
Lubbock, Texas,
Buildings,
Crosby County History,
Mother,
Father,
Brother,
Ranch life,
Dugout house,
Prohibition,
Stills,
Ranch life (again),
Automobiles.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1904-1942
Bulk Dates: 1929-1941
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