Southwestern Bell Telephone Switchboard in Hamlin in 1918

Look Who's Talking about Texas History

Davick Services recommends the Facebook Group "West Texas History & Memories" for history, famous people, old photos, stories, unclaimed estates and genealogy of the Western Half of Texas . . . Check it out and join the conversation

Life in Jones County Texas 1850 - 1950

Here's a detailed view of the interior workings of a telephone switchboard in Hamlin Texas in 1918 with five women plugging and re-plugging cables to connect callers

Resources:

West Texas History & Memories

Early Life in Texas County by County

Books about Texas People and Places

Amazing People from Texas County by County

Texas History in the 19th Century (Amazon)

Vintage Texas Photos (eBay)

Life in Jones County 1850 - 1950s