McCulloch, H E 1977-04-28
H. E. McCulloch, one of the original partners opening the West Texas Livestock Auction Company in San Angelo, discusses the early operations of the company.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: H.E. McCulloch
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: April 28, 1977
Location: San Angelo, Texas
Interviewer: Paul Carlson
Length: 40 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: West Texas Stockyards Co. (1933-1937),
Background,
West Texas Livestock Auction Co. (1937-1955),
Background,
Selling cattle prior to auctions,
Private treaties,
Small cattle operators,
West Texas Livestock Auction Co. (again),
Overcoming hardships,
Early sales,
Addition of sheep sales (early 1940s),
Goat sales,
Sale procedures,
Personal history,
Education,
Early jobs.
Tape 1, Side 2: Depression era,
Early ranching experiences,
Partnership with Moody Bennett,
Effects of World War II,
Availability of employees,
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association,
Early support for organization,
Sheepmen versus cattlemen problems,
Expresses disbelief,
Acquiring part of Concho County ranch.
Range Dates: 1933-1940s
Bulk Dates: 1933-1940s
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