Cox, L M 1973-10-18

L. M. Cox, who was born on the Matador Ranch, discusses the company’s policies and describes his and his father’s work on the ranch.

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Interviewee Name: L. M. Cox

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Date: October 18, 1973

Location: Matador, Texas

Interviewer: Jeff Townsend

Length: 30 minutes

Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Family background, early life, Schooling, transportation recalled, Early farming difficulties noted, Matador farms remembered, Anecdote involving Murdo MacKenzie, Early electric water systems described, Discrepancy between food policy and practices of Matador revealed, Resentment of Matador attitude toward employees expressed, Anecdote concerning an unauthorized wood hauler, Method of discovering cattle theft, Matador medical policy noted, Attitude toward liquidation of Matador of Matador Land and Cattle Company expressed, Attitude toward town of Matador given, Change in work habit of camp man after World War II

Tape 1, Side 2: Anecdote concerning visit from national magazine reporters and subsequent Matador prevention of publication

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