Patterson, John
John Patterson relates his experiences driving cattle on the South Plains and his days as a rancher, particularly his ranching accidents. Note: The middle portion of Tape 2, Side 1 is garbled.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: John Patterson
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: None Given
Location: Big Lake, Texas
Interviewer: None Given
Length: 1 hour 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Family history,
Big Spring, Texas (1903),
Stiles, Texas,
Seminole, Texas,
Cattle,
Roping,
Horses,
Cattle,
Driving,
Counting,
Drives,
Anecdotes.
Tape 1, Side 2: Cattle drives (continued),
Going to town,
Grazing and watering,
Train,
Disturbing peace,
Coyle, Oklahoma,
Horses,
Chalky,
Tom Roan.
Tape 2, Side 1: Arizona cattle,
work,
Jay Anderson, employer,
Cattle and horses,
Accidents.
Tape 2, Side 2: [Ruined due to excessive speed].
Range Dates: 1903-?
Bulk Dates: 1903-?
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