McDonald, W Homer 1973-03-02
Homer McDonald, brother of James Pierce McDonald, a former resident of Las Escarbadas, discusses the headquarters house of the Las Escarbadas Division of the XIT Ranch which is now at the Ranching Heritage Center in Lubbock.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: W. Homer McDonald
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: March 02, 1973
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Duncan Muckelroy
Length: 20 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Las Escarbadas headquarters house discussed,
Floor plan described,
Recalls trapping coyotes,
Biographical information,
Educated in Bovina,
Father’s background reviewed,
Outlaw called "The Black Kid" recalled,
Discusses Ranching Heritage Center,
Las Escarbadas (continued),
Cowboy named Sam mentioned,
Other XIT personnel remembered.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1888-1973
Bulk Dates: 1888-1973
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