Taylor, James E 1979-06-13

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James Taylor discusses his childhood in Mingus and Thurber, Texas.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: James E. Taylor

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: June 13, 1979

Location: Abilene, Texas

Interviewer: Bobby Weaver

Length: 20 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Born: Thurber, Texas (March 11, 1911), John Edward Taylor, father, Café, Mingus, Texas, Coal mining, Café, Thurber, Hotel business, Granttown, Texas, Black population, Thurber Hotel, Wooden structure, Location, Schooling, Immigrants, Kindergarten, Mining strike, Thurber, Ranger, Texas.

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: 1911-1930s

Bulk Dates: 1911-1930s


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