Kirby, J C Pete 1976-02-05
J. C. Kirby talks of his experiences with horses. Note: The background noise is very bad on the first part of tape.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: J.C. Pete Kirby
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: February 05, 1976
Location: Lometa, Texas
Interviewer: None given
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Family history,
Grandfather moved to Texas (1876),
Five sons: Bob, Will, Jack, Isaac and Tom Kirby,
Father, Jack Kirby,
Pete born in Lometa, Texas (1876),
School,
Father’s farming and ranching,
Horse business (starting 1931),
Dr. Ray Worth Williams (1941),
Partner,
Polo ponies,
American Quarter Horse Association,
Polo ponies (again),
Farming,
Livestock trade,
Horses,
Racing,
Breaking,
Roping,
Farming.
Tape 1, Side 2: Family tree,
Breaking horses,
Family reunions,
Old house,
Dances,
Man-O-War and descendants.
Range Dates: 1876-1941
Bulk Dates: 1876-1941
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