Stephen, Homer 1969-12-10
Homer Stephen discusses his literary productions and collection of historical items, the death of his mother Mattie Kay Stephen, and the pioneering Stephen family (for whom the town of Stephenville is named).
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Homer Stephen
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: December 10, 1969
Location: Stephenville, Texas
Interviewer: Fred A. Carpenter
Length: 45 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Stephen family,
Settled in Waco,
W. M. F. Stephen came from Missouri to Austin’s,
Colony in 1828,
Discusses books he has written,
Discusses his celebrated marriage to Tenny (?) Spencer on April 20, 1966,
Tenny Stephen’s death,
Grandmother Stephen in Texas Runaway Scrape (1836),
Stalcup family,
Record of Mattie Kay Stephen’s (Homer’s mother) funeral oration and her reading of poetry on her 90th birthday.
Tape 1, Side 2: Discusses the Stephen family home in Stephenville,
Discusses his collection of historical items and his efforts to reward pioneer endeavors,
Mattie Kay Stephen’s scrapbook of poetry,
Silas Sheek—half-brother of Charles Goodnight,
Dr. Leonard DeWitt Stephen—dentist (Homer’s brother).
Range Dates: 1828-1969
Bulk Dates: 1836-1969
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