Ward, Mrs Bessie Cowden 1971-04-15
Mrs. Ward recalls highlights from her family and personal history on the F Bar Ranch near Midland.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mrs. Bessie Cowden Ward
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: April 15, 1971
Location: F-Bar Ranch near Midland, Texas
Interviewer: Fred Carpenter
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Family background recalled,
Explains origin of F-Bar Ranch,
Marriage and review of married life,
Describes planting grass for ranching,
Anecdote concerning a newspaper interview,
Confusion between "C" and "C-Bar" Ranch examined,
Ranch house discussed,
Mentions social gatherings at the ranch.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: ?-1971
Bulk Dates: None Given
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