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Haralson, James Culbertson,, June 26, 1953.

 Item — CD: 155, Microfilm: 2

Scope and Contents

Lives in Fort Sumer, N.M. Born October 9, 1860 in Big Creek, Mississippi. Moved to Pottsville, Hamilton Co., Texas in 1875 - went by train from Coffeyville to Waco and covered wagon the last hundred miles. Built a 12x12 log house. His father was a school teacher and Baptist minister. Tells of his grandfather owning 30 or 40 slaves and what happened to them after the Civil War. Describes breaking the sod and farming in Texas.

Dates

  • June 26, 1953.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English Spanish

Access Restrictions

Transcripts must be accessed via microfilm (CSWR F801 P56 1960). Not all tapes have been transcribed.

Extent

From the Collection: 13 Boxes (13 cu. ft.)

Repository Details

Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451