Edwards, Cass O II 1973-11-05
Cass Edwards II, current owner of the T-Bar Ranch, discusses the development and operation of the ranch.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Cass O. Edwards, II
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: November 5, 1973
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: David Murrah
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Background given,
Was born in Fort Worth on October 22, 1926,
His grandfather, Cass O. Edwards, started T-Bar Ranch,
Expansion took him into West Texas,
Discusses playa lakes,
Tahoka Land and Cattle Company described,
Leased business in 1940,
Grandfather's involvement in business noted,
Runs breeding operation,
Alkaline water effects on cattle explained,
Comments on selling of part of ranch,
His own operation recounted,
Has some farming,
Expanded farm in 1954,
Bloodlines of home ranch stock traced,
Indians created no problems
Tape 1, Side 2:
Recalls some old items with historical significance,
Describes portraits painted by Jane Lovelace,
Original ranch house built in 1869,
Old ranches listed,
Remembers attempt to raise sheep on ranch,
Schooling obtained at Texas Christian University,
Presents major problems of cattle ranching,
Marketing operation explained
Range Dates: 1869-1954
Bulk Dates: 1869-1954
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