Newell, Mr and Mrs Charles 1975-10-24

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The Newells discuss their family histories, their early days in Hereford, the winter of 1918, the Depression and other events in their lives.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Newell

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: October 24, 1975

Location: Hereford, Texas

Interviewer: Fred Carpenter

Length: 25 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Great-grandfather’s westward migration, Father, born in Royce City, Texas, Grandmother, Father’s occupations, Mercantile store, Depression, Wheat prices, Cattle shoots, Miller as sheriff, Death of father, High School, Met wife (1929), Marriage (1930), Department of Agriculture, Children, Wife’s family (Rayzor), Three brothers came from France, Parents’ histories, Mother’s education, Parents’ occupations, Mrs. Newell’s siblings, Mr. Newell’s mother, Hereford, Texas (1901), Mr. Newell’s siblings.

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: 1901-1930s

Bulk Dates: 1901-1930


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