Marcom, Mrs P J 1978-02-21

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Mrs. Marcom, a retired schoolteacher, tells about early Levelland and the surrounding communities.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Mrs. P.J. Marcom

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: February 21, 1978

Location: Levelland, Texas

Interviewer: Bobby Weaver

Length: 50 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Levelland, Texas (1925), Early Levelland, Road, Railroad, Sandstorms, Father, David Magee, County Judge (1927-1931), Law practice, School, Water system, Utilities, Athletic programs, Entertainment, Attended Texas Technological College (1928-1932), Schoolteacher in Levelland (starting 1932), Married (1935), Quemado Valley, Texas, Early Lubbock, Texas, Sandstorms.

Tape 1, Side 2: Sandstorms (1939) (continued), Early county officials, Early schools, Early area communities with schools, Consolidation of schools, School break for crop harvesting, Saturdays, Mexican-American labor.

Range Dates: 1925-1939

Bulk Dates: 1925-1939


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