Middleton, Milam, Tom and Jim 1971-07-21

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Tom and Jim Milam, sons of former Judge J. H. Milam of the 50th District and present Lubbock attorneys, discuss their father’s career and relate anecdotes concerning the family history.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Tom & Jim Milam

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: July 21, 1971

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: Joe Gibson

Length: 25 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Judge Milam’s family background, Educational background and physical description, Slave holdings remembered, County judge’s position in Knox County gained, 1906, Mitchell-Douglas feud cited, Various feud cases in the judicial district recalled, Illustrative anecdote about a car theft, Schedule in the district discussed, Anecdote concerning Milam’s move to Texas.

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: 1906-1971

Bulk Dates: Early 1900s


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