Watson, Lyda 1960-04-25
Miss Lyda Watson discusses her early life in Midland.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Lyda Watson
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: April 25, 1960
Location: Midland, Texas
Interviewer: Bill Collins
Length: 1 hour 15 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Midland, Texas (1900),
C. C. Watson,
Newspaper (1898),
Family background,
First impressions of West Texas,
Anecdote about staying alone in house,
C. A. Taylor,
First drugstore,
Jim Baron,
Dry goods store,
Anecdote about cowboys sleeping in stores,
First National Bank,
Spelling match,
Midland National Bank,
Bill Bronson,
Early churches,
Social life,
Parties,
"Consolation Shower",
Society editor,
Piano teacher,
Rev. E. N. Watson,
Brothers,
Club activities.
Tape 1, Side 2: Anecdote about slang,
Weddings,
Watson School of Music,
Dr. W. W. Lackey,
Superintendent of Schools,
Recitals,
Musical engagements,
Liturgical,
Entertainment,
Library,
Early Midland, Texas,
Telephone companies,
Pavement,
Dress length,
Community Christmas,
Automobile,
Electric,
Nephew,
Baptist minister in Odessa, Texas.
Tape 2, Side 1: Nephew (continued),
Anecdote about wedding shower,
Visiting ranches,
Cooking,
Brother’s death.
Tape 2, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1898-1920s
Bulk Dates: 1900-1920s
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