Sheridan, Mrs Pat 1972-12-06
Mrs. Sheridan, daughter of former Matador Ranch manager John Jackson, describes the business office building once occupied by her father and now a part of the Ranching Heritage Center at Texas Tech University.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mrs. Pat Sheridan
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: December 06, 1972
Location: Matador, Texas
Interviewer: Duncan Muckelroy
Length: 45 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Discussion about parrot squawking in background,
Personal biographical information related,
Locates original Matador office building on the ranch,
Annex building used for visitors prior to becoming office,
More personal biography revealed,
Father, John Jackson, manager from 1908-1923,
Furnishings in bookkeeper’s and manager’s offices described,
Reviews list of former managers of the Matador Ranch,
Milk house on Matador described,
Brother’s donkey a frequent visitor,
Methods of storing milk recalled,
Father’s office furnishings named,
Commissary used by line camp men.
Tape 1, Side 2: Mentions different categories of employees on the ranch,
Eating at chuck wagon a treat no longer available,
Personal information (again),
Matador meat house discussed.
Range Dates: 1908-1972
Bulk Dates: 1908-1923
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