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Mrs. Tucker, daughter of a German immigrant sheep rancher, recalls her life in Runnels County.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Mrs. Albert Tucker

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: September 30, 1970

Location: Miles, Texas

Interviewer: Fred Carpenter

Length: 50 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Gives family background, Father was from Germany, Discusses father’s sheep raising business, Fencing land described, Comments on family, Early ranch life remembered, Moved to Miles from ranch home.

Tape 1, Side 2: Notes existence of spur on Santa Fe Railroad, Growth of Miles depicted, Describes farming in the area, Marriage and family discussed, Recalls rabbit drives.

Range Dates: ?-1970

Bulk Dates: None Given


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