Mitchell, Charles 1977-07-11
Charles Mitchell discusses his interest in the dairy industry and various aspects of it.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Charles Mitchell
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: July 11, 1977
Location: Pecos, Texas
Interviewer: Richie Cravens
Length: 45 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Born in Runnels County, Texas,
Bradshaw, Texas, High School,
Texas Tech (1947-1949),
Animal husbandry,
Interest in dairying,
R. B. Price,
Teaching,
Pecos, Texas,
Paul Davidson,
Dairy,
Processing and retailing,
Trans-Pecos Dairy,
AMPI Dairy Co-op,
Production.
Tape 1, Side 2: Raising silage,
Cattle backlog,
Hay and grain supply,
Area transition away from cotton,
Gas vs. electricity,
Water,
Health inspection,
Rainfall,
Texas Water Quality Control Board,
Feed yards,
Maintaining herd.
Range Dates: 1947-1977
Bulk Dates: 1947-1977
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