View source for Green, George E 1958-03-13

George E. Green, who designed early day 
irrigation pumps, tells of the struggle of the pioneers to make the 
South Plains livable by employing irrigation. Mechanization of the 
first pumps is discussed. 

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' George E. Green

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' March 13, 1958

'''Location:''' Plainview, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Joe Gordon

'''Length:''' 35 minutes


==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Early business of Green,
E. C. Hunter mentioned,
Pumps designed by Green,
Patents discussed,
Irrigation in Portales New Mexico,
First well in Plainview,
Motorized pumps,
W. L. Broadhurst mentioned,
Dr. Pearson and Texas Land and Development Company,
First geared pump,
Byron Jackson pump mentioned.
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'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Blank
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'''Range Dates:''' c. 1900-1920

'''Bulk Dates:''' Early 1900s


==Access Information==

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