Lindsay, Mary Malone 1969
Mrs. Lindsay recalls her family, particularly her sister Maysie’s career as a home demonstration agent, and the family genealogy. The family’s swimming pool and sunken garden, pure food shows, and her mother’s pottery are also dealt with as she discusses pictures and papers while recalling various experiences.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mary Malone Lindsay
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: 1969
Location: Brownwood, Texas
Interviewer: Fred A. Carpenter
Length: 2 hours, 20 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Mrs. Malone’s family,
Sister, Mayesie Malone,
Home Demonstration Agent,
Brothers and sisters,
Children and grandchildren,
Mother’s family, the Lambeths,
Father,
Move to Texas,
Career,
Marriage,
Malone homes,
Pictures and papers discussed,
Malone’s swimming pool,
Family members and friends,
Sister’s home demonstration work,
Canning demonstrations,
Pictures and papers discussed (again),
Sister’s honors,
Old black servant.
Tape 1, Side 2: Pictures and papers (continued),
Family members and genealogy,
Father’s life,
Lambeth family,
Sam Smith family,
Coggin family,
Swimming pool and sunken garden described,
Early bathing suits,
Storm house,
Husband’s family and career,
Children,
Pure food shows,
Doll show,
Womanless wedding,
Money raising projects.
Tape 2, Side 1: Mother’s pottery making,
Pictures and papers discussed (again),
Birthday party recalled,
Moore family,
Weddings,
Tax receipts.
Tape 2, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: ?-1969
Bulk Dates: ?-1969
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