Miller, Mrs John 1975-10-24

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Mrs. Miller discusses her childhood and young adult life in several West Texas towns. In 1936 she was appointed Sheriff of Deaf Smith County to complete her husband John Miller’s term after he was killed in the line of duty.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Mrs. John Miller

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: October 24, 1975

Location: Hereford, Texas

Interviewer: Fred Carpenter

Length: 45 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Parents, Vaughn family, Mineral Wells, Texas, Grocery store owners, Farmers, Midland, Texas, Cattle raising, Stratford, Texas, Father organized First Christian Church, Hereford, Texas (1905), Town living, Father, Real estate agent, Farming, John Miller, Married (1907), Sheriff (1928), Killed (1936), Appointed sheriff, Finished husband’s term, Children, Stratford, Church choir, Dust storms, Charlie Goodnight, College, Hereford, Early automobiles—description.

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: 1890-1936

Bulk Dates: 1905-1936


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