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Zybach, Carl 1980-11-01

2015-10-15T16:45:24Z

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Carl Zybach, a member of the family that founded the community of Zybach, speaks about his immigration to and life in the Texas Panhandle.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Carl Zybach

'''Additional Parties Recorded:''' None

'''Date:''' November 01, 1980

'''Location:''' Slaton, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Meredith McClain

'''Length:''' 47 minutes

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Parents,
Immigrated to U. S. (1883),
Four children with them,
From Switzerland (Bern),
Tavern and Hotel,
Correspondence with cousins,
Reasons for immigration,
Population pressure,
Friends and relatives already in the U. S.,
Reported good prospects,
Purchased farm next to cousins (Merriville, Kansas),
Swiss people in area,
Swiss picnics,
Lived there for 12 years,
Childhood,
Languages spoken in home,
School,
English spoken in school,
Views relative to English language,
German lessons,
Retention,
Visiting on Sunday,
Church,
German Evangelical,
Other churches,
German sermons,
Uncle immigrated in 1911,
Spoke German,
Parents to Panhandle (1909),
Reasons for move,
Cheaper land,
County developing,
Farming in Kansas,
Adjusting to Texas farming,
Trip to Texas,
Chartered immigrant car,
Items moved,
Description of car and packing,
Length of trip,
Passenger train to Canadian,
House,
Stable,
Memories of house,
Activities began immediately,
School house,
Funding,
Off to school in Wheeler (1914),
Lived in motel,
Home for weekends,
Mother died May 1914,
Hardships of sending boy to school in Wheeler,
Refused to go next year,
World War I,
Brother Ernest drafted,
Remaining family unable to work farm alone,
Sold off assets,
Rented farm,
Father moved to California,
Zybach took odd jobs,
Worked for brother John in Zybach, Texas (1918),
Joined Cavalry at age 20,
Camp Stanley (September),
Wilhelm surrendered,
Freighting from Canadian,
Three-day trip,
Sale of hogs in summertime,
Trip at night,
Description of wagon,
Post-war,
John sold store,
Carl Zybach roamed,
One year in Oregon (1920),
Returned to Canadian,
Employment,
Worked for implement dealer,
Worked on harvest,
Worked for Post Office after married 44 years,
Became Assistant Postmaster,
Railway mail service,
Operations,
Efficiency,
Compared to present,
Visits to Texas hill country,
New Braunfels,
Anecdote about service station attendant.
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Mrs. Zybach,
Treatment of Germans in Shattuck, Oklahoma,
German farmers needed,
Saturday,
Visiting on Sunday,
Married at age 17,
Moved to Canadian,
Raised in Shattuck,
Born: 1901 in Raymond, Oklahoma,
Father was a blacksmith,
Germans in Shattuck,
Mr. Zybach,
Propaganda during World War I,
Monitoring of potential subversives,
Education theory,
Zybach had no problems during the war,
Brothers fought,
Ernest (January 1918),
Bordeaux, France: Remount service,
Anecdote about Ernest in war,
[Tape ends here].
 

'''Range Dates:''' 1883-1920

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1883-1920

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Zybach, Carl 1980-11-01

2015-10-15T16:39:37Z

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Right here will be a general overview of the oral history interview. It will be roughly 3-5 sentences for new interviews, shorter for older interviews.

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Zorns, Bruce 1985-03-18

2015-10-15T16:38:09Z

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Bruce Zorns, Terry County banker and farmer, discusses the history of the Brownfield area, including the role of agriculture and oil in the regional economy.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Bruce Zorns

'''Additional Parties Recorded:''' None

'''Date:''' March 18, 1985

'''Location:''' Brownfield, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Richard Mason

'''Length:''' 2 hours

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Background,
Family residences,
Education,
Texas Tech,
Parents’ purchase of farm,
Farming: Terry County, Texas,
Tending work animals,
Trading animals for tractor (c. 1927),
Popularity of tractor,
Crops raised,
Harvest of maize,
Cotton prices (1930s),
Effect of tractor,
Early attempts at irrigation,
Problems encountered,
First well in Terry County (late 1920s),
Grandfather,
Ferguson gubernatorial campaign,
Reasons for supporting Ferguson,
Education (again),
Texas Tech (again),
Room and board,
Courses taken,
Making architectural blueprints,
Texas Tech (again),
Campus,
Faculty,
James Murdough,
Campus (again),
Landscape,
Social life,
Costs,
Hilton Hotel,
Association with La Ventana,
Election,
Benefits and detriments,
Employment opportunities,
Campus book store,
Bootlegging,
Employment at Brownfield State Bank (1936),
Rate of pay,
Promotion.
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Agriculture, Terry County,
Corn production (early 1930s),
Marketing,
Grady Goodpasture,
Concrete elevator,
Construction,
Grady Goodpasture (again),
Corn production (1930s) (again),
Water requirements,
Cotton production,
Harvest,
Picking,
Snapping,
Mechanization,
Sleds,
Marketing,
Buyers,
Irrigation,
Water depletion,
Recharge of Ogallala Aquifer,
Methods of water distribution,
Growth of sprinkler system,
Lateral lines,
Bracero labor,
Farming lifestyle (1980s),
Irrigation (again),
Sprinkler system (again),
Early costs (1950s),
Financing,
Incentives,
Operation,
Rotary system,
Loss to evaporation,
Costs (1980s),
World market competition,
Cost of cotton production (1980s).
 

'''Tape 2, Side 1:''' Agriculture, Terry County (continued),
Irrigation (again),
Effect on area,
Growth of Brownfield,
Abuse of government subsidy,
Brownfield economy,
Ties with Lubbock,
Agri-business,
Banking,
Finance of agriculture,
Success of individual,
Banking institutions,
Management problems,
Federal control,
Oil field activities,
Denver City, Texas,
Life of wells,
Brownfield, Texas,
Future prospects,
Curry Holden,
Oil field activities,
Technological advances,
Electronics,
Brownfield (again),
Economy,
Desert environment.
 

'''Tape 2, Side 2:''' Ogallala aquifer,
Recharge,
Soil conservation,
Sand control techniques,
Water erosion,
Wind erosion,
Mexican-American population,
Problems perceived,
Decrease in demand for agricultural labor,
Cotton production, Terry County (again),
Varieties grown,
Co-operative,
Closure of cotton oil mill,
Development of West Texas,
National economy,
Agri-business (again),
International competition,
Cotton breeding,
Anderson Grain.
 

'''Range Dates:''' 1920-1985

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1930-1985

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Zorns, Bruce 1985-03-18

2015-10-15T16:31:13Z

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Zollner, Mr. and Mrs. Henry 1970-01-19

2015-10-15T16:28:59Z

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The Zollners recall life on their "Hobo Ranch" and relate some experiences of various hands who have spent time at the ranch.

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'''Interviewee Name:''' Mr. and Mrs. Henry Zollner

'''Additional Parties Recorded:''' None

'''Date:''' January 19, 1970

'''Location:''' Zollner Ranch in Rockwall County, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Fred Carpenter

'''Length:''' 1 hour 30 minutes

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Beginning of Zollner Ranch,
Method of feeding hands based on Army experiences,
Derivation of the name "Hobo" Ranch,
Characterization of workers,
Early schooling of Henry Zollner,
Cotton crop is primary Zollner crop,
Government "interference",
Economy reflected in influx of men,
Some family biography,
Why Mr. Zollner doesn’t refer to the men as "hobos",
Typical welcome for a new man,
Cleanliness of the men.
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Meal schedule,
Change from mules to tractors,
Church services on the ranch,
Mr. G. E. Pearce, one of the hands,
Some funny experiences: Rider forgets he has a free ticket and hops the rods,
Rider doesn’t realize he’s in his own hometown,
Conservation dealing with scrapbook,
Rider breaks both legs in leap from railroad car in the dark,
Mr. Zollner comments on The Seed and Harvest of Souls by Edward R. Murrow,
Bill Barnes and the Barnes and Willess Bridges,
Discussion of the hold home place, photos,
Christmas at the Zollner Ranch,
One hand recalls his family.
 

'''Tape 2, Side 1:''' One hand finds his father’s grave,
A soldier cries for the Bloomer girls,
Aunt Maria and The Silver Cadillac,
The hand who drove a hearse from California to Pennsylvania,
Going a long way for dental work,
Discussion of newspaper writers,
The cattle shoot of 1934,
Going through a box for mementos,
Fred Carpenter discusses his day’s activities concerning the 36th,
Division Association.
 

'''Tape 2, Side 2:''' Blank
 

'''Range Dates:''' 1920s-1970

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1920s-1930s

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Zollner, Mr. and Mrs. Henry 1970-01-19

2015-10-15T16:24:50Z

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Zesch, Kurt 1976-02-02

2015-10-15T16:24:04Z

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Kurt Zesch gives a detailed account of his family history and discusses his role in the restoration of Fort Mason. He also recalls his experiences at Texas A & M and early remembrances of Mason.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Kurt Zesch

'''Additional Parties Recorded:''' None

'''Date:''' February 02, 1976

'''Location:''' Mason, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Fred Carpenter

'''Length:''' 1 hour 45 minutes

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Report of Inspector Freeman on Old Fort Mason (1853),
Location,
Description,
Outfitting of troops,
Growth of Fort Mason and Mason, Texas,
History of Fort Mason by Margaret Birdwell,
Ownership of land,
Disintegration of fort,
Appointment as chairman of restoration effort,
Committee,
Fund raising,
Condition of area at project’s start,
Aid of area citizens,
Reconstruction procedures and acquisitions,
Donation of materials and labor,
Model of fort,
Family history.
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Family history (continued),
Personal history,
Wife, Genellen Hey Zesch,
Children named,
Grandchildren named,
Association with Texas A & M,
Education,
First car purchased (1917),
Chores,
Learning to ride,
Raising hogs,
Childhood pranks,
Making sausage,
Favorite foods.
 

'''Tape 2, Side 1:''' Career at Texas A & M University,
Description of matriculation,
Journey to Texas A & M,
Hazing,
Punishment,
Antagonism toward German descendants during World War I,
German not spoken,
Handicaps of learning English as second language,
Return to Mason County as rancher, farmer,
Eradication of Texas fever ticks,
Dipping cattle,
Cattle shipments to Brady, Texas,
Cattle drives,
Route,
First experience in Fort Worth, Texas,
Marriage (December 24, 1930),
Wife’s biography,
Hey family history,
Early Mason merchants.
 

'''Tape 2, Side 2:''' Early Mason merchants (continued),
Son, Eugene Zesch, professional woodcarver,
Training,
Herding sheep in Mexico,
Partner, Tom Harrison,
Ranch located,
Visit at Harold Boll Ranch,
Anecdote about cattle rustlers,
Gene’s woodcarving,
Location and description of Zesch home,
Interview prospects near Mason, Texas.
 

'''Range Dates:''' 1853-1976

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1917-1976

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Zesch, Kurt 1976-02-02

2015-10-15T16:18:52Z

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Zesch, Gene 1976-02-03

2015-10-15T16:17:30Z

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Eugene Zesch, son of Mason County rancher Kurt Zesch, discusses his family, sheep and goat ranching in Durango, Mexico, and his career as a woodcarver and sculptor.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Eugene (Gene) Zesch

'''Additional Parties Recorded:''' None

'''Date:''' February 03, 1976

'''Location:''' Mason, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Fred Carpenter

'''Length:''' 45 minutes

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Wood carving,
Gene Zesch,
Born: Mason, Texas (January 9, 1932),
School,
Graduated (1949),
Ranch work,
Whittling,
Attended Texas A & M,
Graduated (1953),
Army career,
Pilot,
Married Patsy Underwood,
Children,
Carving,
First carving,
Inspiration,
Mexico,
Durango ranch,
Conditions,
Goats, sheep purchased,
First goats in Durango,
Anecdote, Cinco de Mayo,
Language,
Tom Harrison, partner,
Carving (again),
Marketing,
Famous purchasers,
Move from ranching to art,
Tools,
Amount of work,
Subjects,
Lyndon B. Johnson, patron,
Abercrombie and Fitch,
Bronze work,
Work copied,
Showings.
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Carving (continued),
Scrap books,
Prints, greeting cards,
Wife’s involvement,
Painted sculptures,
Humble oil work,
Children (again),
Ranching (again).
 

'''Range Dates:''' 1932-1976

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1966-1976

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Zesch, Gene 1976-02-03

2015-10-15T16:13:02Z

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Zepeda, David 1977-03-10

2015-10-15T16:12:23Z

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David Zepeda discusses the oral history project on Mexican-Americans on the South Plains conducted by the Southwest Collection.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' David Zepeda

'''Additional Parties Recorded:''' None

'''Date:''' March 10, 1977

'''Location:''' Lubbock, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Karen McDonald

'''Length:''' 30 minutes

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Purpose,
Cross section of population,
People interviewed,
Sergeant Romero Rodriguez,
Mexican-American Club, Reese Air Force Base,
Ramon Morales,
Education Service Center,
Tony Chavez,
President, Chicano Law Students,
Rosalee Gomez,
Ruby Gonzales,
Mrs. I. Cortinas,
Llano Estacado Farm Workers,
Alfredo Portales,
Jose Salazar,
S. Morales,
Anselmo Garcia,
Barbara Sommerville,
Guadalupe Neighborhood Council,
Tornado,
Reconstruction of area,
Importance of project,
Value of ethnic studies,
Research, thesis,
Roots tracing,
Textbook,
New information,
Time span covered,
Celebrations,
Deciseis de Septiembre,
Cinco de Mayo,
Mexican radio station.
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Blank
 

'''Range Dates:''' 1970s

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1977

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Zepeda, David 1977-03-10

2015-10-15T16:10:23Z

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Zeeck, Beatrice 1999-08-21

2015-10-15T16:09:48Z

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Bea Zeeck is a longtime journalist. She provides information on her career as a print journalist all over the world. Zeeck also gives pertinent information about the struggles of a female journalist in the 1940s, 1950s, and so on. She also speaks about attributes of good journalists and the future.

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'''Interviewee Name:''' Beatrice Zeeck

'''Additional Parties Recorded:''' None

'''Date:''' August 21, 1999

'''Location:''' Lubbock, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Christye Marez

'''Length:''' 50 minutes

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Zeeck, Beatrice (Bea),
Background: b. Chicago, Illinois,
Schools, College Journalism and English interests piqued,
Work on Columbia Missourian and The Daily Cardinal,
News Background,
World War II,
International News Service (INS),
Career Path,
Chico, California Air Base newspaper,
Back to Chicago area,
International News Service opportunity with Hearst Wire Service,
Challenges of female journalists,
Male dominated industry,
Degrees looked down upon,
Path to South America,
Job opportunity in Panama while at Chicago Bureau for INS,
Took job with the Panama American,
Worked with former President of Panama, Armodio Arrias,
Met husband here,
Lubbock career,
Move to West Texas from Panama City because husband wanted to farm,
Stayed home with children for 15 years in Plainview, Texas,
Worked for Buckner Advertising for three year in Lubbock,
Advertising Agency,
Buckner hired her because "he could pay a woman half of what he had to pay a man.",
Applied for other jobs, no one would hire her because of competition of wages (collision),
History of pay scale,
Chicago,
Depression times,
World War II,
Union issues,
Texas,
Tech Career,
Started as a writer later promoted to interim news and publication director,
Women versus men in the news room,
Relaying to the public what Tech was doing was key for her.
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Most dramatic event while at Tech,
John Hinckley shot Reagan,
Former Tech student,
Advice to young journalists,
Think about things you enjoy,
doing and lose track of time,
Integrity is crucial in journalism,
Qualities of a good journalist,
Diligence, perseverance,
Willingness to do research,
Personal strengths as a journalist,
Love for the job,
Caring about her quality of work,
Caring about people’s stories,
Role of the media over the years,
Celebrity entertainment has evolved in media rather than news media,
Internet is all right for people who only want to touch on the news,
Technology and change,
News from around the world,
Satellite news, cell phones,
Because of technology, people have access to information.
 

'''Range Dates:''' 1922-1990s

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1930s-1980s

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Zeeck, Beatrice 1999-08-21

2015-10-15T16:05:00Z

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Zappe, Hubert J 1972-04-04

2015-10-15T16:04:09Z

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Hubert Zappe reminisces about his family and that of his wife as they settled in Texas after immigrating from Germany. He also describes early photographs of Ballinger and relates information about his personal collection of antiques.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Hubert J. Zappe

'''Additional Parties Recorded:''' None

'''Date:''' April 04, 1972

'''Location:''' Ballinger, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Fred Carpenter

'''Length:''' 1 hour 5 minutes

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Family history reviewed,
Grandparents were German immigrants,
Settled in Lavaca County, Texas,
Father moved to Runnels County and purchased business and farm,
Business experiences described,
Early life in Ballinger recalled,
Discusses drought of 1918,
Comments on personal farming interests,
Experienced government cattle shoot programs.
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Description of photographs of early day Ballinger,
Wife’s family biographical information revealed,
Trail family moved to Texas from Washington, D. C. (1877),
Settled in Concho County, Texas,
Lists interesting items in antique collection.
 

'''Range Dates:''' 1877-1972

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1918-1972

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Zappe, Hubert J 1972-04-04

2015-10-15T16:01:15Z

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Zapalac, George 1971-08-20

2015-10-15T16:00:23Z

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George Zapalac recalls his experiences as a rancher during the government cattle shoot of the 1930s.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' George Zapalac

'''Additional Parties Recorded:''' None

'''Date:''' August 20, 1971

'''Location:''' La Grange, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Harry Krenek

'''Length:''' 10 minutes

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Explains decisions made as to which cattle to shoot,
Describes the actual slaughter,
Notification of cattle shoot,
Feelings toward beef waste discussed,
Condition of pastures,
Actual shoot described (again),
Taking meat not prevalent among neighbors,
Disposition of carcasses.
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Blank
 

'''Range Dates:''' 1930s

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1930s

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Zapalac, George 1971-08-20

2015-10-15T15:58:35Z

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Zahn, John D 1970-08-19

2015-10-15T15:57:57Z

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John D. Zahn, who was on the 20th floor of the Great Plains Life Building during the Lubbock tornado of May 11, 1970, describes his experiences and the damage he saw.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' John D. Zahn

'''Additional Parties Recorded:''' None

'''Date:''' August 19, 1970

'''Location:''' Lubbock, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Harry Krenek

'''Length:''' 45 minutes

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Lubbock tornado discussed,
Describes his experiences in the Great Plains,
Building during the storm,
Reviews damage seen in the downtown area,
immediately after the storm.
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Lubbock tornado discussed further,
Damage to 20th floor restaurant was extensive,
Reactions of the people in the building during the storm explained,
Damage to the Great Plains Building described,
States belief it is safe for future use.
 

'''Range Dates:''' 1970

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1970

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Zahn, John D 1970-08-19

2015-10-15T15:55:28Z

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Zachary, Mrs Rogstad 1979-12-14

2015-10-15T15:54:48Z

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Mrs. Zachary, a Lubbock resident, discusses her house and briefly discusses her life and family.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Mrs. Rogstad Zachary

'''Additional Parties Recorded:''' None

'''Date:''' December 14, 1979

'''Location:''' Lubbock, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Kay Lynch

'''Length:''' 30 minutes

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Background,
Born in Bonham, Texas,
To Lubbock, Texas (1924),
Husband, Rogstad, born in Stamford, Texas,
To Lubbock (1925),
Education of Mr. and Mrs. Zachary,
Married (1942),
Zachary house,
Built by Van Aikens (1938),
Purchased by Zacharys (1946),
Family,
Neighborhood (O’Neill Terrace),
Zachary house (again),
Architectural style,
Thatched roof,
Description of interior,
Oriental décor,
Backyard,
Statutes,
Shrubs,
Tornado damage (1970),
Description of interior (again),
Milk container (kitchen),
Renovations,
Ceiling,
Anecdote about thatched roof,
Zachary house (continued),
Description of house before renovations,
Hobbies,
Zachary house (again),
Interior (again),
Exterior,
Thatched roof (again).
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Blank
 

'''Range Dates:''' 1924-1979

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1938-1979

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Zachary, Mrs Rogstad 1979-12-14

2015-10-15T15:52:03Z

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Young, Paul 1976-08-04

2015-10-15T15:51:21Z

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Paul Young discusses the development of the Palo Duro Presbytery and the goals and activities of the organization.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Paul Young

'''Additional Parties Recorded:''' None

'''Date:''' August 04, 1976

'''Location:''' Lubbock, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' David Zepeda

'''Length:''' 40 minutes

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Mexican-American Program Committee (December 1973),
Resource mobilizer,
Alfredo Padilla,
Legal aid at Texas Tech,
Funds,
Responses of Mexican-Americans,
Employees of Presbytery,
Department of Public Welfare,
Areas of concern,
Summer recreation programs,
Llano Estacado,
Interaction with other Mexican-American organizations.
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Chicanos Unidos Compacinos (wage issues organization),
Mexican-American Presbyterian churches.
 

'''Range Dates:''' 1970s

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1970s

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Young, Paul 1976-08-04

2015-10-15T15:49:33Z

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Young, Norma Jean and Henry and Mercedes Brunk 1979-06-15

2015-10-15T15:48:55Z

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Norma Jean Young discusses tent show entreprenour Henry Brunk and his troupe, Brunk’s Comedians. Part of the tape is an interview recorded earlier with Henry and Mercedes Brunk.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Norma Jean Young and Henry & Mercedes Brunk

'''Additional Parties Recorded:''' None

'''Date:''' June 15, 1979

'''Location:''' Boise City, Oklahoma

'''Interviewer:''' Jerry Martin

'''Length:''' 1 hour 15 minutes

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Norma Jean Young,
Brunk’s Comedians,
Opening date changed,
Henry Brunk,
Paid bills for performers,
Locally trusted,
Local sponsors,
Methodist Choir, Boise City, Oklahoma,
"Saintly Hypocrites and Honest Sinners",
Slightly risque,
Locals took tickets for the show,
Brunk’s show in Boise City,
Tent,
Seating,
Grain doors for floor,
Location,
Brunk’s Comedians (again),
Racy shows did not offend,
Many attended,
Headquartered in Boise City after 1950,
Locals helped performers,
Hired locals to erect tent,
Other tent shows in Boise City,
Newspaper advertising,
Toby shows well-liked,
Boise City newspaper printed handbills,
Brunk’s Comedians (again),
Relationship with locals,
Newspaper advertising (again),
Did not travel in 1953, 1957,
Reasons,
Last year on tour (1958),
Reasons,
Popularity,
Brought people together,
Relationship between actors and locals,
Years in Boise City,
Closed during World War II,
Henry Brunk (again),
Concrete block manufacturing,
Re-entered show business (1947),
Difficulty finding actors.
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Norma Jean Young (continued),
Brunk’s Comedians (again),
Weather problems,
Tent fires,
Glen Brunk show (1935),
Harley Sadler show,
Fred Brunk, brother,
101 Ranch Wild West show,
Henry Brunk memorabilia,
Entertainment,
Tent shows,
Radio,
Movie theater,
Disreputable tent shows,
Fred Twyman,
Brunks performed (1916-1958),
Glen Brunk,
Brunk’s Comedians (again),
Headquartered in Vernon, Texas,
Young’s father,
Henry and Mercedes Brunk,
Beginning in show business,
"Music Man" performance in Hereford, Texas,
Fred Brunk with 101 Ranch Wild West Circus,
First tent show (1916),
Second tent show (1917),
Harley Sadler, Brunk show (1919),
Brunk’s Comedians (again),
Ten shows on the road (1920s),
Worked through the Depression,
On the road 35 years,
Hazel Hurd players,
Bought brother Fred’s outfit,
Size of show, orchestra,
Henry Brunk as a performer,
Mercedes Brunk,
Raised in Kansas City,
Show business,
Chautauqua show, aged 17,
Pat Forner Show,
Shows, tight schedule,
Brunk’s Comedians, 1935 roles,
Plays performed by Brunk’s show,
Texas Tech University (1976),
Harley Sadler Show revival,
Museum exhibit,
Equipment stored in Boise City,
Sent to Texas Tech Museum,
Brunk’s Comedians headquartered in Boise City,
Mike Brunk, son,
Born in Boise City,
Disabilities,
Lives in Topeka, Kansas,
Henry and Mercedes Brunk,
Shriner’s Circuses,
Anecdote, showing in Oklahoma.
 

'''Tape 2, Side 1:''' Henry and Mercedes Brunk (continued),
Anecdote, showing in Oklahoma (continued),
Tent shows,
Heyday before Depression,
Quality of actors,
Hurt by television,
Henry Brunk (again),
Retired (1958),
Health problems,
Henry and Mercedes Brunk (again),
Temporarily managed a circus,
Temporarily managed a tent circus,
Brunk’s Comedians (again),
Anecdote about an employee,
Texas Tech show revival (again),
Norma Jean Young (again),
Brunk’s Comedians (again),
High morality,
Newspaper publicity,
Mike Brunk (again),
Mongolism,
Recent circus in Boise City,
Hazel Hurd’s daughter.
 

'''Tape 2, Side 2:''' Blank
 

'''Range Dates:''' 1909-1976

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1916-1958

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Young, Norma Jean and Henry and Mercedes Brunk 1979-06-15

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Young, Mrs A W 1980-08-19

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Mrs. Young, longtime civic leader, discusses the formation of the Lubbock city public library and the role of community organizations and various individuals in civic improvement.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Mrs. A.W. Young

'''Additional Parties Recorded:''' None

'''Date:''' August 19, 1980

'''Location:''' Lubbock, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Betty Carr

'''Length:''' 35 minutes

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' President, City Federation of Women’s Clubs (1944),
Projects,
School libraries (1940s),
Lubbock Library Association founded (1946),
Members,
City public library drive,
Bond election (1947),
Petition,
Population growth,
Location,
Cornerstone,
Lubbock Library Association (again),
Board members (1952),
First members,
Daisy Godeke,
City Public Library,
Completion,
G. H. Sandy, first librarian,
First books,
First library cards,
Lubbock,
Community supporters,
Civic organizations,
City Public Library (again),
Need for expansion,
Lubbock civic organizations (again),
Active people,
Community projects,
Post-World War II,
Obtaining support.
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Community projects (continued),
Media use.
 

'''Range Dates:''' 1940-1980

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1940-1952

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2015-10-15T15:38:20Z

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Young, Faron 1971-08-00

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This is a recording of the Faron Young Show, featuring the country and western singer along with several others at the fair in Yuma, Colorado.
Note: The second tape is very poor quality, with some music and remarks by Young too faint to understand.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Faron Young

'''Additional Parties Recorded:''' None

'''Date:''' August 1971

'''Location:''' Yuma, Colorado

'''Interviewer:''' Charles Townsend

'''Length:''' 1 hour 25 minutes

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Billy Hall and the Deputies sing,
"If I Were a Carpenter",
"Help Me Make it Through the Night",
Deputies play an instrumental song,
Billy sings "The Fugitive",
Jean Dyson sings,
"Silver Threads and Golden Needles",
"Release Me",
"Once a Day",
"The Last Thing on My Mind",
"Going Steady" .
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Faron Young performance,
"Wind Me Up",
Short speech,
"God Didn’t Make Little Green Apples",
Introduces band members,
Instrumental music,
More remarks,
"Jambalaya",
Medley: "Sweet Dreams," "Make the World Go Away," "Hello Walls",
More remarks,
Skip Jackson plays "Love is Blue".
 

'''Tape 2, Side 1:''' Music, but too faint to understand ,
Faron Young sings "Saturday Night",
More music and remarks, but again too faint,
Remarks concerning patriotism and politics,
Singing,
Conclusion of show.
 

'''Tape 2, Side 2:''' Blank
 

'''Range Dates:''' 1971

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1971

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2015-10-15T15:32:30Z

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Young, Arthur W 1973, 1975

2015-10-15T15:31:46Z

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Dr. Arthur W. Young, Professor emeritus of Agronomy at Texas Tech, discusses his slide photographs, the growth and development of Tech’s College of Agricultural Sciences, and various aspects of his work from 1935 to 1969.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Arthur W. Young

'''Additional Parties Recorded:''' None

'''Date:''' March 6, 1973; April 9 and May 27, 1975

'''Location:''' Lubbock, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Beth Schneider, Richard Arnold, Donald E. Green

'''Length:''' 4 hours 15 minutes

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Early Texas Tech photographs discussed,
Early buildings and landscapes cited,
Buildings used for World War II Air Force students,
Agriculture faculty named,
Changes, expansion of Agriculture School traced,
Anecdote on airplane crash,
First irrigation wells on campus remembered,
Early cotton varieties and mechanical pickers mentioned,
Recollections of early work with anhydrous ammonia.
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Early sugar beet work discussed,
Personal history related,
Reasons for move to Texas Tech examined,
Character of Tech’s Agriculture School reviewed,
Reasons for division of departments given,
Origin of Tech landscaping cited,
Professor Elo Urbanovsky hired,
Tree planting activities (1940s),
Difficulty in finding Lubbock housing cited,
Attitudes on Tech-Lubbock cooperation,
Tech water problems discussed,
Development of new Tech farm (1947),
Growth of program of cooperation between Texas Tech and A & M Experiment station recalled,
Discussion of agriculture curriculum,
Influence of Tech on area agriculture.
 

'''Tape 2, Side 1:''' Department of Agronomy,
Undergraduate program,
Graduate program,
History,
Organization (1925),
Arthur H. Leidigh,
Crop judging teams,
Sponsors,
Faculty participation,
Purposes,
Recognition,
Gathering materials,
Soil judging teams,
Origin,
Nathan J. Allen,
Intern program,
Departmental research,
Emphasis,
Grants,
University policies,
Texas A & M Experiment Station,
Effect on Texas Tech,
Land grant colleges,
Experimental stations,
Equipment needed.
 

'''Tape 2, Side 2:''' Blank
 

'''Tape 3, Side 1:''' Soil Conservation Service was hiring people (1933-35),
Ropesville resettlement project discussed,
Shelbyville project described as unsound because of lack of water,
Trees died because of lack of moisture,
Dr. John Orval Ellsworth left Texas Tech to work for Mormon Church,
Helped form Alpha Phi Omega,
His idea of forming a farmer’s service organization discussed,
Opposition to terraces,
Farmers came to College of Agriculture for advice,
Early fertilizer,
Dependency on irrigation,
Development of storm proof cotton,
Macha and other cotton types,
Reason for not accepting offer of pecan farm in Clyde, Texas.
 

'''Tape 3, Side 2:''' Tech Foundation explained,
Work with experiment stations,
Employment of Tech students,
Early experiments on sugar beets and other plants,
Castor bean production,
Problems with castor beans,
Early hiring was a problem,
Story of successful Tech graduate, J. Rex Johnson,
Graduates who returned to farming,
Ingenuity of Plains farmers,
Development of sandfighters, seed-firming wheel,
Characterization of Dean Arthur H. Leidigh,
Problems encountered as a dean.
 

'''Range Dates:''' 1925-1940s

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1925-1940s

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2015-10-15T15:26:03Z

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Yost, C D 1976-06-08

2015-10-15T15:24:09Z

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C. D. Yost tells of his many years and various occupations with the Fort Worth and Denver Railway.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' C.D. Yost

'''Additional Parties Recorded:''' None

'''Date:''' June 08, 1976

'''Location:''' Fort Worth, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Richie Cravens

'''Length:''' 1 hour

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Background,
Born: Munday, Texas,
Business school,
Father, farmer,
Career with Fort Worth and Denver Railway,
Hired in Wichita Falls, Texas (1927),
Time-keeper clerk in General Superintendent’s office,
General Superintendent’s office,
Jurisdiction,
Employees,
Moved to Fort Worth, Texas (1930),
Result of consolidation,
Bill clerk under general auditor,
Depression,
Cuts in pay,
10 per cent discount,
Drop in position,
Union membership,
Depression continued,
Bumped to typist,
Return to time-keeping office,
World War II,
Run more trains,
Rail relaying,
Imported Mexican National labor gangs,
Many drafted,
Salaries increased,
Increased number of employees,
Payroll department,
Calculating by hand,
Working on railroad tracks,
Foreman and section crew every 10 miles,
World War II (continued),
Troop trains,
Freight trains, war materials,
Freight trains, past and present.
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' General utility clerk, payroll department,
Relieve time keepers,
Disbursement department, distribution clerk,
Joint facility accountant,
First non-union job,
Traveling accountant,
Promoted to general accountant (1959),
General bookkeeper until retirement,
Social life,
Employee’s club,
Annual picnic,
Veterans’ Association, 20 years service,
Consolidation of Burlington-Northern Railroad.
 

'''Range Dates:''' 1927-1976

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1927-1960

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Yost, C D 1976-06-08

2015-10-15T15:19:20Z

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York, Julian, Abdon Holt, and Jarvis Nowell 1970-06-27

2015-10-15T15:18:25Z

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Three veteran pilots, particularly Julian York, recall experiences in their flying careers.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Julian York, Abdon Holt, and Jarvis Nowell

'''Additional Parties Recorded:''' None

'''Date:''' June 27, 1970

'''Location:''' Lubbock, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' None Given

'''Length:''' 1 hour

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Landing airplanes discussed,
York recalls learning to land an airplane,
Landing crosswind explained,
Remembers landing without lights,
Cites an incident of flying in bad weather in Illinois,
Flyer following him forced to land,
Describes learning to fly acrobatics,
Tells other anecdotes about flying.
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Anecdote told of taking a boy with him while doing acrobatics,
Problem of airsickness discussed,
Brought in a large load of watermelons on a small plane,
Description of flying an unfamiliar plane to Virginia,
Recalls once nearly losing the wings of his plane,
Discussion of trying to land in an ice storm,
Once landed in a water-covered airfield in Mississippi.
 

'''Range Dates:''' None Given

'''Bulk Dates:''' None Given

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York, Julian, Abdon Holt, and Jarvis Nowell 1970-06-27

2015-10-15T15:15:03Z

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Yeats, Rev E L 1976-01-23

2015-10-15T15:13:06Z

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Rev. Yeats, a retired Methodist minister, talks about his early life and ministry, hobbies and interests, and tours his home, explaining various items there.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Rev. E.L. Yeats

'''Additional Parties Recorded:''' None

'''Date:''' January 23, 1976

'''Location:''' Roby, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Fred Carpenter

'''Length:''' 2 hours 10 minutes

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' James Yeats, grandfather,
Robert A. Yeats, father,
Kosse, Texas (February 8, 1888),
Winters, Texas,
Will Rogers,
Mr. Rotramell, school superintendent,
Childhood,
Education,
Personal library,
Ministry,
Snyder circuit,
Denton circuit,
Tuscola,
Children,
Betty Lou Birdwell, wife,
Married (1908),
Clifford B. Jones,
Cynthia Ann Parker,
Capture by Comanche Indians.
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Cynthia Ann Parker (continued),
History,
Places,
Artifacts,
Memphis, Texas,
Seymour, Texas,
Albany, Texas,
Retirement (1953),
House construction,
Writings,
Hooper Shelton,
History books,
18 Ranch,
Pastor books,
Dr. Casey.
 

'''Tape 2, Side 1:''' Bell Plain Church,
Early history,
Rev. E. L. Yeats,
Rock hobbies,
Construction of camp house,
Education,
Observations of great speakers,
Tour of Yeats’ home, description,
Hand-made items,
Rock building,
Stories of items,
West Texas Historical Association,
Founding,
Northwest Texas Congress of Methodist Church,
Organization (1910),
E. L Yeats, charter members.
 

'''Tape 2, Side 2:''' Marriage log,
Description,
Claude Callaway,
Pecan orchard,
Pecan varieties.
 

'''Tape 3, Side 1:''' Prominent citizens,
T. B. Klapper, newspaper editor,
Bell Plains,
Rock collection,
Education,
Winters High School,
College,
Summer courses,
Georgetown,
Southern Methodist University,
House tour,
Woodwork,
Rocks,
West Texas Historical Association,
Dr. Rupert N. Richardson,
Dr. A. W. Hunt,
Northwest Texas Methodist Conference.
 

'''Tape 3, Side 2:''' Anecdote,
Orchards.
 

'''Range Dates:''' 1888-1976

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1908-1976

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Yeats, Rev E L 1976-01-23

2015-10-15T15:08:49Z

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Yarborough, Ralph 1978-03-01

2015-10-15T15:07:17Z

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Former U. S. Senator Ralph Yarborough discusses events, personalities and political maneuvering concerning legislation
effecting the Texas tidelands, along with the elections of 1944, 1948, 1952 and 1956.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Ralph Yarborough

'''Additional Parties Recorded:''' None

'''Date:''' March 01, 1978

'''Location:''' None Given

'''Interviewer:''' Lindsey Escoe Pack

'''Length:''' 1 hour 15 minutes

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Texas boundaries,
Extension of,
James V. Allred,
Gulf of Mexico-Continental Shelf,
Harold Ickes, Secretary of the Interior,
Oil interests,
Sam Rayburn’s compromise,
Alvin Works,
Lyndon B. Johnson,
Opposition,
Price Daniel,
Bascom Giles,
Election of 1952,
Sam Rayburn,
Allan Shivers (again),
Price Daniel (again),
Olan Corberson,
Lyndon Johnson (again),
Bill Kitwell,
D. B. Hardman,
Oil companies,
Special Interests,
Election of 1944,
Responsibility for failure,
Anti-Democrat forces,
Harry Truman’s veto of Quit-claim bill (1948),
Effect on Democratic Party,
Election of 1952,
Tidelands issue,
Adlai Stevenson,
Republican views on New Deal,
Eisenhower’s popularity among veterans,
Douglas MacArthur,
Maury Maverick,
Allan Shivers (again),
Drought of 1950-52.
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Rayburn’s compromise and labor,
Coke Stevenson and tidelands,
Election of 1952 (again),
Allan Shivers (again),
Lyndon B. Johnson (again),
Sam Rayburn (again),
Tidelands and Stevenson (again),
Truman Administration,
Success of Republicans,
‘normilty’,
John White,
Sam Rayburn (again),
John Lyles,
Lloyd Bentson,
Republicans lost opportunity,
Richard Nixon,
Influence of money,
Submerged Land Act,
Texas boundaries (again),
Election of 1954,
Allan Shivers,
Tidelands,
Corruption,
Gillis Johnson,
Veterans Land Board,
John Van Cronkite,
Insurance,
Drought.
 

'''Tape 2, Side 1:''' Tidelands,
Oil companies,
Rayburn’s compromise (again),
Texas lore,
Thomas Jefferson and Louisiana Purchase,
Election of 1954 (again),
Price Daniel (again),
Election of 1956,
Allan Shivers,
Truman’s veto of Quit-claim law,
State press and election of 1952,
Election of 1954 (again),
Allan Shivers (again).
 

'''Tape 2, Side 2:''' Blank
 

'''Range Dates:''' 1944-1956

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1954-1956

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Yarbrough, Mrs Bryan 1972-04-11

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Mrs. Yarbrough discusses her personal history in Robert Lee and Amarillo. Of special interest are her comments on schools and curriculum in the early part of the century.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Mrs. Bryan Yarbrough

'''Additional Parties Recorded:''' None

'''Date:''' April 11, 1972

'''Location:''' Robert Lee, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Fred Carpenter

'''Length:''' 1 hour

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Family background and early life reviewed,
Maternal grandparents moved from Tennessee to Texas (1855),
Mentions grandfather’s Civil War record,
Parents’ marriage and family discussed,
Anecdote about riding horses,
Describes Sunday afternoon "singings",
Moved to Robert Lee,
Early Robert Lee recalled,
Explains organization of Coke County,
Description of Colorado River,
Work on the newspapers characterized,
Robert Lee graduating class of 1909 discussed.
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Examines education received at Robert Lee,
Changing social customs in dress and horse-riding,
Experiences in teaching second grade,
Pay for teachers named,
Winter of 1918 in Amarillo was extreme,
Early married life remembered,
Attended San Marcos State Teachers College (1914),
Appointed to write history of the Soil Conservation District,
Discussion of Master’s thesis,
Father’s acquaintance with Winfield Scott cited.
 

'''Range Dates:''' 1855-1920

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1909-1920

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Yarbrough, Boone 1976-11-25

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Boone Yarbrough discusses his involvement in West Texas athletics, beginning with his high school years in Weatherford, Texas.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Boone Yarbrough

'''Additional Parties Recorded:''' None

'''Date:''' November 25, 1976

'''Location:''' Ranger, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Richie Cravens

'''Length:''' 2 hours 45 minutes

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Born: Weatherford, Texas (1909),
Father’s occupations,
Herald Publishing Company,
Record keeper,
Town band director, Weatherford,
Town band, Weatherford,
Athletics,
Football, basketball in elementary school (1918-19),
Yarbrough family,
High school sports (1923-1927),
Football,
Positions played,
J. H. Fluharty, football and basketball coach,
Training,
Opposing teams,
Dallas, Texas,
Fort Worth, Texas,
Team classifications,
"A" and "B" teams.
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' High school sports (continued),
Football (continued),
Playing conditions,
Players,
Noble Atkins,
Norman Lutz,
Jimmy Stewart,
Player eligibility,
County and district championships,
Basketball,
Outdoor courts (until 1926),
Track and field,
Events,
Baseball,
Positions.
 

'''Tape 2, Side 1:''' Weatherford Junior College,
Football,
Basketball,
Baseball,
Track and field,
W. D. McDaniels,
Basketball, baseball coach,
Weatherford High School,
Blair Cherry,
Del Morgan,
Junior college conference,
Weatherford Junior College (1930),
Football,
W. C. Beard, coach,
Baseball,
East Texas State Teachers College (Fall, 1930).
 

'''Tape 2, Side 2:''' East Texas State Teachers College (continued),
Football recruit,
Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association Conference Teams,
Will Hillacker, coach,
Doe Rawlings, assistant coach,
College majors,
Industrial Arts,
English,
Social Studies,
Basketball,
Coaching (since 1932),
Throckmorton, Texas, High School,
All sports,
Fort Worth (1933),
Breckenridge, Texas, area,
Albany, Texas (mid-1930s).
 

'''Tape 3, Side 1:''' Tootsie Lamb,
Outstanding girl athlete,
Coaching career,
Weatherford High School,
Basketball,
Mineral Wells, Texas,
Graham, Texas (1945),
Teaching,
Coach,
Players,
Ranger Junior College (1947-1952),
Athletic Director,
Texas Junior College Athletic Association,
Pioneer Conference,
Teams,
Basketball conference champions (1948).
 

'''Tape 3, Side 2:''' Coaching career,
Ranger High School (1953-1957),
State football champions (1953),
Players,
Seasons,
Scouting,
Assistant Principal (1973),
Ranger Elementary School.
 

'''Range Dates:''' 1909-1973

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1918-1973

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2015-10-14T20:45:48Z

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Yarbro, Mrs Jessie 1970-07-19

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Mrs. Yarboro, a resident of Sierra Blanca since 1911, discusses the history and growth of the town and her life there.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Mrs. Jessie Yarbro

'''Additional Parties Recorded:''' None

'''Date:''' July 19, 1970

'''Location:''' Sierra Blanca, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Paul Patterson

'''Length:''' 1 hour

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Father’s move to Texas from North Carolina,
Description of Sierra Blanca (1911),
Presence of railroads discussed,
Early days of marriage spent in Baird,
Farmed 40 acres,
Move to Sierra Blanca recalled,
Husband employed as a section foreman for the railroad,
Discusses Mexican Revolution (1915-16),
Difficulties encountered in shipping cattle out of Mexico,
Entertainment in early Sierra Blanca,
Soldiers stationed there during World War I,
Recalls dancing with General John Pershing and George Patton,
Migration from Mexico during the revolution explained,
Additional description of Sierra Blanca (1911).
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Mentions son who attended Hardin-Simmons University,
Describes churches in early Sierra Blanca,
First officials of Hudspeth County named,
Son’s case of pneumonia recalled,
Recalls early schools in Sierra Blanca,
Teachers named,
Teacher from Buffalo Gap characterized,
Discusses fire which destroyed several businesses,
Coming of the automobile to Sierra Blanca,
Effects of flu epidemic during World War I in Sierra Blanca,
Incident of one family of five children who lost their father.
 

'''Range Dates:''' 1911-1919

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1911-1919

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2015-10-14T20:37:52Z

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Wynne, Harry 1969-06-23

2015-10-14T20:35:47Z

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Harry Wynne recalls early Fort Worth, particularly its social life, and his own experiences and family.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Harry Wynne

'''Additional Parties Recorded:''' None

'''Date:''' June 23, 1969

'''Location:''' Fort Worth, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Sandra Myres

'''Length:''' 1 hour 30 minutes

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Family moved to Fort Worth (1882),
Wynne’s parents,
New home on West Weatherby (?) Street,
Cattle drives down the street,
Anecdotes about Mrs. Ball, Captain Lloyd,
Hell’s Half Acre recalled,
Prostitution and saloons,
Changes he has seen,
Telephones, early streetcars,
Spring Palace, description and fire,
Anecdote about fireworks,
Wynne born in 1881,
Alden Height development,
Lake Como club house and dances.
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Lake Handley resort,
Meat packing plants opened,
Cattle industry in Fort Worth,
Wynne and his brother in the promotion business,
Story about truck invention,
Oil burner developed for the Army,
World War II—oil burners manufactured again,
Anecdotes about the burners,
Business operation,
Camp Bowie recalled,
Amon Carter recalled,
Wynne family, relatives,
Uncle Buck and his sons from Wills Point.
 

'''Tape 2, Side 1:''' Story about Uncle Buck Wynne and his sons (continued),
Farmers and Mechanics National Bank,
Captain Paddock and his family recalled,
Major Van Zandt—personality,
Early Fort Worth society,
Railroad depot recalled,
Fire recalled (1903 or 1904),
Bill McCain (?) murdered,
Saloons and gambling places,
Closedown of gambling, prostitution.
 

'''Tape 2, Side 2:''' Blank
 

'''Range Dates:''' 1882-1945

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1882-1945

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Wylie, Mr and Mrs P D 1980-03-05

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The Wylies talk about life in Thurber during its boom period.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Mr. and Mrs. P.D. Wylie

'''Additional Parties Recorded:''' None

'''Date:''' March 05, 1980

'''Location:''' Thurber, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Richard Mason

'''Length:''' 1 hour 25 minutes

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Granttown, Texas,
Miners,
Mine strike,
Tent City,
William Knox Gordon,
Daughter’s death,
Coal stoves,
Livestock,
Work whistles,
Mines,
Mules,
Trains,
Showers,
Ice plant,
Meningitis epidemic (1912),
Smallpox epidemic,
"Pest house",
Influenza,
Pneumonia,
Cures,
Mine strike,
"Scabs",
Oil discovery,
Ranger, Texas.
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' New York Hill,
Brickyard,
Kilns,
Fire, Thurber,
Company store, Thurber,
"Trade Day",
Thurber,
Christmas,
Carnivals,
Opera house,
Hotel,
Streets,
Bill Clay,
Albert Whitehead,
Mining.
 

'''Tape 2, Side 1:''' Neighborhoods,
Nationalities,
Streets,
Churches,
Coal mining,
Geological aspects,
Shale,
Equipment,
Lynching, Eastland, Texas,
Santa Claus Bank Robbery.
 

'''Tape 2, Side 2:''' Blank
 

'''Range Dates:''' 1910-1930s

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1910-1930s

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2015-10-14T20:26:14Z

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