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Oral history with Clyde Cade; 2000

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Oral history.; Clyde Cade was born in 1897 to Charlie and Laura Cade in Possumneck, Mississippi. He recalls experiences from his early life that include receiving electricity for the first time at the age of 9, raising food on his family's farm, and catching a 92 pound catfish with his father. Cade went on to work as a rural mail carrier for 40 years before retiring in 1962. Cade also served as Mayor of West, Mississippi. Beginning in 1988 and ending at the age of 94, he held the title as one of the oldest mayors in America.

2000-03-05

Oral history.; Clyde Cade was born in 1897 to Charlie and Laura Cade in Possumneck, Mississippi. He recalls experiences from his early life that include receiving electricity for the first time at the age of 9, raising food on his family's farm, and catching a 92 pound catfish with his father. Cade went on to work as a rural mail carrier for 40 years before retiring in 1962. Cade also served as Mayor of West, Mississippi. Beginning in 1988 and ending at the age of 94, he held the title as one of the oldest mayors in America.

2000-03-05

Oral history.; Clyde Cade was born in 1897 to Charlie and Laura Cade in Possumneck, Mississippi. He recalls experiences from his early life that include receiving electricity for the first time at the age of 9, raising food on his family's farm, and catching a 92 pound catfish with his father. Cade went on to work as a rural mail carrier for 40 years before retiring in 1962. Cade also served as Mayor of West, Mississippi. Beginning in 1988 and ending at the age of 94, he held the title as one of the oldest mayors in America.

2000-03-05

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