Monthly Archives: February 2016

Dr. Robert Sayle’s Mysterious Patients

Posted on February 29, 2016 by admin

Did the Younger Gang stay in Greenville for a time with relatives following the Civil War? That’s a debate that arose a few days ago on Facebook. It is known that an ancestor of the late Bob Younger owned the … Continue reading →

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More About Gumbo and Other Rip-Rap

Posted on February 21, 2016 by admin

Oops! I made a couple of mistakes in a recent blog post. Sometimes I do that with oral history. It wasn’t critical; I just didn’t ask enough questions. If you recall I wrote about the Gumbo Pits found in Hunt … Continue reading →

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Physical Aspects of the New Deal in Texas

Posted on February 18, 2016 by admin

The East Texas Historical Association holds two conferences each year. The fall meeting is always held in Nacogdoches, self-proclaimed oldest city in the state. The spring meeting is held in other sites throughout East Texas. Both are always a lot … Continue reading →

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A New Pot of Gumbo

Posted on February 16, 2016 by admin

My family loves gumbo. When eating out at seafood restaurants, at least one of us will try the gumbo to see how it measures up to previous servings. Making gumbo at home is a task that needs time, patience, but … Continue reading →

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