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Mrs. Plemons expresses attitudes toward the Matador Land and Cattle Company. She reviews her husband’s career and discusses living conditions on the camp.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Mrs. Hawley Plemmons

'''Additional Parties Recorded:''' None

'''Date:''' October 18, 1973

'''Location:''' Matador, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Jeff Townsend

'''Length:''' 1 hour


==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Family background, early life, 
Panhandle community described, 
Judge Plemmons and Plemmons, Texas, noted, 
Work at Alamocitas, Matador division (1907-1948) described,
Cattle breeding discussed, 
Living conditions on the camp, 
Early pioneer Mr. Williams recalled, 
Attitude toward Matador given, 
South Dakota, Montana operations discussed, 
Matador policy reviewed, 
Cowboy’s death recalled, 
Matador show cattle, 
Matador wages cited, 
Move to Channing recalled. 
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'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Drought, primitive water systems recalled, 
Attempts to kill mesquites noted, 
Creek rise phenomenon cited, 
Cattle feeding, losses examined, 
Comments on Motley County schools, 
Scot visitors remembered, 
John McKenzie contrasted to Murdo McKenzie, 
Mrs. MacKay’s suggestions on Roaring Springs city planning, 
Camp conditions reviewed, 
Producing dairy products for supplemental income, 
Chicken raising contest sponsored by Murdo, 
McKenzie recalled. 
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'''Range Dates:''' 1907-1948

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1907-1948


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