Turner, John 1975-10-24
John Turner relates his family history and reminisces about his life in Hereford.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: John Turner
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: October 24, 1975
Location: Hereford, Texas
Interviewer: Fred Carpenter
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Family history,
New Mexico,
Born (1900),
Hereford, Texas (1911),
Grandfather,
Cattle runs,
Description of wagons,
Prairies,
Fires,
Windmill business,
Santa Fe telegraph operator (1917-1921),
Well repairing,
Big windmill (1929),
Charlie Daum,
Storm problems,
Railroad experiences (1918),
Higgins, Texas.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1900-1930
Bulk Dates: 1911-1930
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