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This interview provides an overview of Mr. Leather’s career as a cowboy and ranch manager. It also provides biographical details, discussing Mr. Leather’s childhood. It details the various places Mr. Leathers has worked. Furthermore, it explores Mr. Leather’s thoughts around grazing, ranching in West Texas, and politics.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Joe Leathers

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' September 7, 2022

'''Location:''' Guthrie, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Zachary Hernandez

'''Length:''' 01:47:11 (1 hour 47 minutes)


==Abstract==
Introduction and background information; Moving around for jobs; Getting a job at the 6666 Ranch; Getting married at an early age and getting started in his career; The 2010 drought; leasing land for cattle; Buying land to put cattle on; Land management, water ownership, mesquite control; Ranching philosophy; land stewardship; Grazing practices at the 6666 Ranch; Cow breeding; cowboy labor; Professional relationship with Anne Marion; the role of ranches; Closing remarks
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==Access Information==

'''Original Recording Format:''' born digital 

'''Recording Format Notes:''' patrons may listen to audio in our reading room

'''Transcript:''' transcript available on dspace <https://hdl.handle.net/10605/374078 >


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