00:00 - Born July 21, 1913 in Mamou, 5 brothers and 2 sisters, Father's name was Eudé Billeaudeaux, Mother was Iris Aguillard Billeaudeaux, French was the primary language used at home;
00:45 - Had to own land to sell produce for a good price. Her father wanted to leave each child 50-100 acres when he died;
03:45 - Says they were scared of cars when they started being used. Her father drove into a ditch the first time he drove;
04:40 - Daily routines - Food they ate was mostly grown and raised on their land, clothing was sewed at home, recreation - games they'd play;
07:30 - Traveling by wagon to visit friends and family. her Grandfather lived in Chatagnier, 4 miles away. She says that felt like a far distance and they'd get excited to travel that far;
11:00 - Raising a calf to sell;
11:40 - Took a train to Lafayette - Myrtle says she was scared to come to the "big city." Attended SLI from 1932-1936;
13:30 - Attitudes towards French speakers - Elementary teachers made her speak English;
15:15 - Says that her father wanted all of his children to be educated;
15:50 - Impact of the Great Depression on the area;
18:00 - WWII