Scott, Mrs Anna 1979-01-19

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Mrs. Scott reminisces about life in the early Texas Panhandle.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Mrs. Anna Scott

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: January 19, 1979

Location: Vega, Texas

Interviewer: Bobby Weaver

Length: 45 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Homesteading, John W. Scott, father-in-law, Living conditions, Dugout, Dipping vat, Choctaw and Oklahoma Railroad (1909), Wiseman Brothers, Mr. Halloway, Vega, Texas, J. N. Ivey, Formation, Mr. And Mrs. Frank Smith, John Halberg, Matador employee, Ontario, Texas, Ranches, Husband, Joe Scott, County seat election (1915), John Halberg, sheriff, A. M. Miller, Mail service, Brother Baker, Presbyterian minister, Churches.

Tape 1, Side 2: Law and order, Entertainment, Dances, Baseball, Prairie fires, Anecdote, Jim Bryant, Binders, Harvest.

Range Dates: 1900-1920

Bulk Dates: 1900-1920


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