Gus and Betty Dressen oral history interview

Document
Creator
Interviewer: Hamilton, Vaughn
Date
1986-February-25
Description
Gus and Betty Dressen discuss their German family heritage and growing up near Uhland, Texas. Along with describing what it was like to grow up on a farm, the couple share the responsibilities that come with that kind of lifestyle, such as taking care of animals, growing corn and sugar cane, and other aspects including having a blacksmith shop. They also talk about how life back then is different from now, such as paved roads, cars, electricity, and going into town.
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Physical Form
Extent
1 item
Language
English
Identifier
Dressen_Gus-Betty_1986-02-25_transcript
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Source
University Archives, Texas State University
Texas Sesquicentennial oral history collection