McLarty, Mrs Marvin 1979-12-17
Mrs. McLarty talks about life in the Guymon, Oklahoma, area, her life and the people she knew.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mrs. Marvin McLarty
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: December 17, 1979
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Richard Mason
Length: 1 hour 40 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Trudy Blanche Alexander,
Homer Virgil Alexander, father,
Mabel Bates, mother,
Oklahoma,
Dugouts,
Covered wagon trip,
Wheat farming,
Entertainment,
Hansford County, Texas,
School,
Wheat crops,
Weather,
Foods,
Supplies, Guymon, Oklahoma,
Wagon yard, Guymon,
Dry goods stores,
Railroads,
Hospitals,
Dalhart, Texas,
Hutchinson, Kansas,
Business people, Guymon,
Women’s styles.
Tape 1, Side 2: Business people, Guymon,
L. E. Latham,
N. E. Nance,
Judge Tyler,
Judge Dale,
Andrew Mordt,
Ranchers,
Mr. Stonebreaker,
Hitch family,
Confectionery,
School,
Teachers,
Games,
World War I,
Photography,
Pictures,
Depression (1929),
War songs,
Ethnic groups,
Germans.
Tape 2, Side 1: Medical care,
Home remedies,
Physicians,
Dr. Langston,
Births,
Appendectomies,
Mail delivery,
Charles Lindbergh’s flight,
Phonograph,
Clothing,
Baby dresses,
Telephones, Guymon,
Mr. Hendricks,
Businesses,
Cash and carry,
"M" Systems stores,
Texas Tech University,
Professors,
Football games,
Bruce Reed, Vernon, Texas,
Coach Pete Cawthon,
Julian Blitz, music,
Dunn family, music,
Work hours,
Farm work,
Housework,
Waggoner Ranch,
Oil leases.
Tape 2, Side 2: Lake Kemp,
Resorts,
Water,
Games,
Church,
Music,
House decoration,
Furniture.
Range Dates: 1900s-1930s
Bulk Dates: 1900-1930s
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