Davis, Jeff 1971-07-13
Jeff Davis comments on his long association with the livestock industry.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Jeff Davis
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Date: July 13, 1971
Location: Sterling City, Kansas
Interviewer: Paul Patterson
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Gives account of his activities in army during World War I,
After discharged from army started raising cattle and sheep,
Went broke during 1922 depression,
In 1925 paid off debts,
Began ranching business,
Discusses depression of 1922,
Entrance into commission business described,
Comments on depression programs
Tape 1, Side 2:
Remembers several droughts,
Problems with livestock rustling were not prominent in area,
Explains his work as cowboy,
Early schooling recalled,
Talks about family background,
More details about drought of 1916 given,
Notes experiences during early farming life,
Stories of struggle between settlers and Indians recited
Range Dates: 1916-1925
Bulk Dates: 1916-1925
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