Sloan, Miss Amy 1969

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Miss Amy Sloan discusses Sloan Community, her childhood and education, and the Presbyterian Church in Sloan.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Miss Amy Sloan

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: 1969

Location: San Saba, Texas

Interviewer: Fred A. Carpenter

Length: 40 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Family background, Grandparents and parents, Sloan Community, Post Office, Lighting—carbide lights, Early settlers, Sloan Ranch—changes in ranching, Miss Amy Sloan, Governess and college education in Cherokee and Sherman, Daily chores and education at home, Book by Jym Sloan, Presbyterian Church in Sloan, Church building described, History of church, Monument to peace treaty between Comanches and German immigrants discussed.

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: 1847-1969

Bulk Dates: 1847-1969


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