Robertson, Mrs W C 1970-06-24
Mrs. Robertson, longtime resident of Brownwood, recalls the town’s early history, its citizens and social life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and her family’s role. Her father Joseph C. Weekly, a pioneer banker, was mayor of Brownwood during the 1880s and 1890s.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mrs. W.C. Robertson
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: June 24, 1970
Location: Brownwood, Texas
Interviewer: Fred Carpenter
Length: 2 hours 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Mrs. Robertson’s family background,
Father, Joseph C. Weekly, settled in Texas (1870s),
Mayor of Brownwood (1880s-1890s),
First courthouse in Brownwood recalled,
Description of St. John’s Episcopal Church, only remaining original church,
Water supply system for Brownwood set up by J. C. Weekly,
Stores in Brownwood remembered,
Anecdote about J. C. Weekly taking grandchild to dentist,
Water supply system (again),
Meisinger, German family, drill for water, get oil,
Brownwood flood of 1900 mentioned,
Discusses pamphlet with photographs,
Effects of Zephyr Cyclone (1908).
Tape 1, Side 2: Zephyr Cyclone (continued),
Description of storm in Henrietta,
Condition of storm cellars in Brownwood,
Describes various photographs,
Brownwood stores and livery stables,
Education of Mrs. Robertson (1890-1900s),
Brownwood,
St. Ursuline Academy, Dallas,
Lampasas schools.
Tape 2, Side 1: Mrs. Robertson’s education (continued),
School at Lampasas,
Recalls names of girl friends,
Homes in Brownwood,
Description of early cosmetics and creams,
Stores in Brownwood,
Fairs in early Brownwood described,
Remembers float entries,
People and homes in Brownwood mentioned.
Tape 2, Side 2: People in Brownwood (continued),
Mr. Ford, banker, thought to be Jesse James,
Photos of Brownwood flood of 1900 examined,
Young bachelors and young ladies of early Brownwood characterized,
Remarks about Scopes trial (1925),
More families of Brownwood recalled,
J. A. Walker, First Vice President of First National Bank,
J. C. Weekly, First President of First National Bank.
Tape 3, Side 1: Families of Brownwood (continued),
Family keepsakes described,
Remarks on family gathering.
Tape 3, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1870s-1920s
Bulk Dates: 1880s-1925
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