Storey, Rector 1969

Rector Storey discusses his family background, the Donaho Saddle Shop and the saddle making business in general.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Rector Storey

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: 1969

Location: San Angelo, Texas

Interviewer: Fred A. Carpenter

Length: 55 minutes

Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Family background, Rector family, Donaho Saddle Shop, Establishment (1890), Different owners, Becomes nationally known, Increase in saddle business, Changes in saddles, Saddler makers—training, Donaho Saddle Shop (again), Saddle business and use, Ragsdale (?) photograph collection, Donaho Saddle Shop (again), Saddle purchasers, Saddle tooling, Mexican saddles, Business records discussed.

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: 1890-1969

Bulk Dates: 1890-1969

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