King, Dennis Gene 2021-07-22
The interview covers the genealogical information about the McDonald family of Hale County, Texas. It recounts multiple stories about the family, their origins in Plainview, Texas, and the family businesses in auctions. Moreover, the interview discusses the beginning of the McDonald Trading Post. In addition, the interview discusses the King family, including Dennis and Carol’s marriage and relationship.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Dennis Gene King
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: July 22, 2021
Location:Tulia, Texas
Interviewer:Zachary Hernandez
Length: 01:33:39 (1 hour 33 minutes)
Abstract
Introduction and anecdote; background information; The McDonald family tree; early memories of the McDonald; Trading Post; Family farm; stories about John and Sally McDonald; King’s childhood, education, and career; Going to the movies in Plainview; How King met his wife; flying planes; Building houses and woodworking; The history of the King family; Genealogy; family pictures; King’s eye for art; family stories; Closing remarks
Access Information
Original Recording Format: born digital
Recording Format Notes: patrons may listen to audio in our reading room
Transcript: transcript available on dspace < https://hdl.handle.net/10605/375177>
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