Ward, Ella Mae 2013-09-27

This interview features Ella Mae Ward of Ropes, Texas. Ward primarily discusses the Ropesville project in the 1930s. To this end, Ward reflects upon her childhood, life on the farm during the Depression, community involvement, and her family

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Ella Mae Ward

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Date: September 27, 2013

Location: Ropes, Texas

Interviewer: David Marshall

Length: 01:33:29

Abstract

Overview of the project at Ropes, Thoughts on FDR, The community of Ropes and choosing a farm and house, Home demonstration and home economics training, Description of house and electricity, Working at the Bautista Iglesia and teaching, Farming and raising livestock, Sandstorms, Family background and spending time with her father, World War I and World War II, Tornadoes and other extreme weather, Discussion of Ropes project and upkeep of the house

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Transcript: Transcript on Dspace

https://swco-ir.tdl.org/handle/10605/319016

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