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Family History Explores Terry County Livelihoods and Stores
The article discusses how livelihoods shaped Terry County, noting shifts from farming to evolving commerce in Brownfield. It highlights Collins Department Store as a key local business with origins in Oklahoma, and recalls early trades like blacksmithing, ice houses, and wagon yards, plus plans for a Terry County History Book with submission details and deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownfield
Tatum
New Mexico
Lamesa
Cobbs Department Store
Terry County
Collins Department Store
Yoakum County
Collins
Boswell
Oklahoma
S. C Boswell
Wade H
Walter B. Collins
Terry County History Book
Chamber of Commerce
Court House
Kendrick Memorial Library
Betty Hamilton
c/o
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
P. O. Box
Texas
Dallas
Taylor Publishing Company
Yoakum County Historical Commission