Ward, Ella Mae 2015-08-28

This interview features Ella Mae Ward. Ward discusses her experiences living in Ropesville as part of the resettlement project. Ward talks about farming methods, housing, social clubs, and the comradery between community members

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Ella Mae Ward

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Date: August 28, 2015

Location: Ropesville, Texas

Interviewer: Andy Wilkinson

Length: 01:05:38

Abstract

Reading and teaching Sunday school, Background, Farm at Lorenzo and Ropes project, Farm at Ropes, Sense of community at Ropes, Farming methods, house at Ropes, chickens, Workshops, clubs, and social organizations, Families who moved to Ropes

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Transcript: Transcript available on Dspace

https://swco-ir.tdl.org/handle/10605/358994

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