Lancaster, Mrs Irene 1978-07-18
Mrs. Lancaster, retired schoolteacher, discusses Thurber, Texas, and her early life there.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mrs. Irene Lancaster
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: July 18, 1978
Location: Austin, Texas
Interviewer: Michael Q. Hooks
Length: 00:33:00
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Born: Georgetown, Texas (1905),
Father,
Mechanic,
Fredericksburg, Texas,
Mother,
Housewife,
Georgetown, Texas,
Father,
Reasons for move to Texas,
Education,
Teaching jobs,
Lyman C. Forrest,
Superintendent of Schools, Thurber, Texas,
Mingus, Texas,
Thurber, Texas,
Social life,
Recreational life,
Schools,
Ethnic groups,
Depression,
Thurber Club,
Big Lake and Little Lake,
Brick houses and frame houses,
Dr. Keith.
Tape 1, Side 2: Thurber, Texas (continued),
Saloons,
Park,
Bandstand,
Fire,
Private town,
Security,
Liberty Bell, Texas,
Mason, Texas,
W. A. C. officer,
University of Texas,
Married (1947),
South America.
Range Dates: 1905-1947
Bulk Dates: 1905-1947
Access Information
Original Recording Format: cassette
Recording Format Notes: digitized in 2015
Transcript: no
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