Garrison, Ned 1978-02-13

Mr. Ned Garrison discusses his early life in Childress, Texas, and on his farm outside of Childress.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Ned Garrison

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Date: February 13, 1978

Location: Childress, Texas

Interviewer: Bobby Weaver

Length: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Born (1897), Father, From Tennessee (1887), Stock farmer, Cattle, Mother died (1902), Father remarried (1912), Mill Iron Ranch, Poisoning prairie dogs, Branding cattle, Mercantile store, Crop changes, Cotton, Land.

Tape 1, Side 2: Half dugout, Size, Electricity, Roads, Schools, Harsh winters, Injury and sickness, Meat, Horse races, Churches.

Tape 2, Side 1: Father's reason for coming to Texas, Father's farm, Fencing, Government cattle shoot, Chickens.

Tape 2, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: 1887-1978

Bulk Dates: 1887-1912

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