LeGrand, Louei 1972-03-21
Louie LeGrand, pioneer resident of the Hereford area, reviews his life and the town’s growth.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Louei LeGrand
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: March 21, 1972
Location: Hereford, Texas
Interviewer: Fred Carpenter
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Family settled in Young County (1903),
Explains activity in land speculation,
Country doctors recalled,
Description of early Hereford,
School facilities in Hereford mentioned,
Notes effects of drought on population,
Burned wheat crop during Depression,
"Dust Bowl" conditions described,
Relates establishment of prisoner-of-war camp near Hereford,
Italian prisoners used for farm work,
Prisoner camps were boost to economy,
Economic growth of Hereford area,
Farm Co-op discussed,
Family background related.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1903-1972
Bulk Dates: 1903-1950
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