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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.

Frederick Fahringer talks about growing up in Wisconsin, attending Bucknell University, and coming to Texas via the Air Force and Lackland Airfield. Beyond describing his long career with the Air Force, he shares how he became a psychology professor at SWTSU. He also discusses his personal philosophies and beliefs about students and college, and mentions little anecdotes about his teaching assistants and Dr. Clarence Schultz.