Sampson, Mrs Dick 1977-12-19

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Mrs. Sampson reminisces about her early life in Dickens and Kent counties.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Mrs. Dick Sampson

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: December 19, 1977

Location: Spur, Texas

Interviewer: Bobby Weaver

Length: 35 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: W. A. Smith, Dickens County, Texas (1890), Dugout, Horse business, Hunting, School, School attendance (1910), Church, Christmas, Trip to town, Farm work, School, Return to farm, Married (1916), Husband, Paddle Ranch foreman, Raised horses, Ed Cairns, Paddle Ranch co-owner, Cattle, Rock Pile Ranch (1935), Reynolds Cattle Co., Kent County, Texas, Roads, Automobiles (1910), Garden, Irrigation, Orchard.

Tape 1, Side 2: Orchard (continued), Water, Panthers, Sheep.

Range Dates: 1890-1935

Bulk Dates: 1910-1935


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