Henard, John Robert Jr 1978-08-17

John R. Henard discusses cattle ranching in the Texas Panhandle.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: John Robert Henard Jr.

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Date: August 17, 1978

Location: Wellington, Texas

Interviewer: Bobby Weaver

Length: 40 minutes

Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Family to Texas, Sam White (1892), Ben Henard (1884), Ranching, Cattle, Rocking Chair Ranch, Livestock shipment, Land lease, Memphis Texas, Cattle rustlers, Rocking Chair Ranch (again), Mill Iron Company (1894 or 1896), Continental Land and Cattle Company, Drought (1904), Farms, Cattle diseases, Government land, Fences, Water.

Tape 1, Side 2: Orchards, Water wells, Cotton, Orchards (again), Sheep, Ben Henard murder, Ranching procedures, Depression (1930s), Government cattle shoot (1933), First National Bank (1909), Livestock shipment, Livestock auction ownership (1951-1973).

Range Dates: 1884-1973

Bulk Dates: 1894-1973

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