Jackson, Charles R 1977-05-14
Charles R. Jackson discusses ranching in Kansas.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Charles R. Jackson
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Date: May 14, 1977
Location: Coldwater, Kansas
Interviewer: Charles L. Wood
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Parents’ arrival in Kansas,
Father acquires land,
Took over ranch (1948),
Partnership with brother dissolved,
Effects on cattle business,
World War I,
Bulls from Wyoming Hereford Ranch,
Dwarfism problem,
Depression,
Cattle drive to railroad,
Trucking (late 1920s),
Railroad transportation of cattle,
Livestock conventions,
Harper’s Ranch,
Depression’s effects on cattle business.
Tape 1, Side 2: Hazford Place,
Stock farm,
Sent cattle to Flint Hills (1936),
Effects on cattle business,
World War II,
Drought’s effect on market (1950),
Change in Hereford type,
Feeding practices,
Creep feeding,
Baine’s disease in cattle,
Black Leg serum,
Developed by O. M. Franklyn,
Rusmosis (1930s),
Dr. Christian in association with Franklyn,
Kansas Livestock Association,
Present status of original ranch,
Retired (1973).
Range Dates: 1920s-1973
Bulk Dates: 1920s-1973
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