Description: Rare monograph of Texas Panhandle history of the settlement of Umbarger, located south of Amarillo, west of Canyon, TX. Focus is on XIT ranch, railroad, and the founding of the settlement of Umberger by the German immigrants who settled there seeking a better life. The hardships they faced were many. An excerpt from page 8:"250 miles to the nearest post office; 100 miles to wood; 20 miles to water; 6" to hell. God bless our home. Gone to live with the wife's folks" Author Hubert Wilhelm Oppe, Assistant Professor of Sociology, West Texas State UniversitySigned by author to Sam, a nice guy.70 pagesJune 1964focus on founding & early history Umbarger 1880 - 1960
Price: 45 USD
Location: Fredericksburg, Texas
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Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Place of Publication: Canyon, Texas
Signed: Yes
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1964
Language: English
Special Attributes: Inscribed
Author: Hubert Wilhelm Oppe
Region: Texas
Personalized: Yes
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Texas
Unit Quantity: 1
