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Texas Schoolteacher circa 1900

Posted on May 3, 2016 by bullersbackporch

In recognition of Teacher Appreciation Day and the many teachers in my family, here’s another excerpt from the memoirs of my grandfather, G.M.C. Massey from his early days as a school teacher at the turn of the 20th century. NOW … Continue reading →

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Life in These United States; As I have observed in the last 80 years.

Posted on July 17, 2014 by bullersbackporch

  Today we feature guest blogger, G.M.C. Massey, my grandfather. Actually, this is a small fragment from his memoirs written in 1960. In future posts here, I’ll share other segments from the manuscripts. With me to tell this story in … Continue reading →

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