Bracht, Ella 1976-06-10
Mrs. Bracht reminisces about the Bracht family and their early days on the South Plains.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Ella Bracht
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Date: June 10, 1976
Location: Mason, Texas
Interviewer: Fred Carpenter
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Crossing river,
Picture of hunting party,
Mrs. Bracht's history,
Mr. Bracht's illness,
Bracht's ranch,
Birth of son, Pat Carpenter,
Picture of moving house,
Shoeing a mule,
Old Bailey Road,
Old store in Cookville,
Old Ronth building,
Old school days,
Cattle drive
Tape 1, Side 2:
Working with cattle,
Frank Bigmar,
Ike Henry,
Father in ginning business
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