Ward, Mrs Bessie Cowden 1971-04-15

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Mrs. Ward recalls highlights from her family and personal history on the F Bar Ranch near Midland.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Mrs. Bessie Cowden Ward

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: April 15, 1971

Location: F-Bar Ranch near Midland, Texas

Interviewer: Fred Carpenter

Length: 30 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Family background recalled, Explains origin of F-Bar Ranch, Marriage and review of married life, Describes planting grass for ranching, Anecdote concerning a newspaper interview, Confusion between "C" and "C-Bar" Ranch examined, Ranch house discussed, Mentions social gatherings at the ranch.

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: ?-1971

Bulk Dates: None Given


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