Partin, Rev James W 1981-01-13
Rev. James W. Partin, retired Baptist pastor, reminisces about his youth and discusses aspects of daily life in West Texas. He concludes with comments about his future.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Rev. James W. Partin
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: January 13, 1981
Location: Tuscola, Texas
Interviewer: Richard Mason
Length: 2 hours 25 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Born: Anson, Texas (January 22, 1897),
Charles H. Partin, father,
Emma Sprayberry Partin, mother,
Hardin-Simmons College,
Dr. J. D. Sandifer, President,
Jones County, Texas,
Farming,
Ranching,
Spade Ranch,
George Arnett, ranch foreman,
LFD Ranch,
Littlefield family, owners,
Slaughter Ranch,
New Mexico,
Land ownership,
Crops,
Plows,
Orchards,
Schoolteachers,
Religious groups.
Tape 1, Side 2: Ewing family,
Religious services,
Lubbock, Texas (1907),
Railroad,
Photographs,
Lubbock band,
Henry Partin, uncle,
Buffalo hunter,
Cowboys,
Frank Lester,
Lubbock band,
Music.
Tape 2, Side 1: Dances,
Conversion to Baptist religion,
Calling to preach,
Ordination (1916),
Richland Baptist Church,
Baptisms,
Hardin-Simmons College,
Dr. Rupert N. Richardson,
Dr. W. F. Fry,
Dr. E. B. Atwood,
Church organization,
Choosing minister,
Meeting places,
Wilson, Texas,
Sermons,
Sources,
Ministers,
Qualifications.
Tape 2, Side 2: Sermons,
Preparation,
Delivery,
Religion,
Role in settlement,
Ku Klux Klan,
Travel,
Covered wagon,
Parents,
Values,
Punishment,
Employees,
Women’s chores.
Tape 3, Side 1: Family background,
Feud,
Murder,
Education,
Old age,
Death,
Wills.
Tape 3, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1897-1981
Bulk Dates: 1897-1981
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