Roberts, Mr and Mrs Oscar 1972-09-20
Mr. and Mrs. Roberts recall ranching in Lynn County and discuss the Slaughter family, C. W. Post, the development of Tahoka, and Lynn County pioneers.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Roberts
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: September 20, 1972
Location: Tahoka, Texas
Interviewer: David Murrah
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Describes Roberts family’s move to Texas,
Early Lynn County ranches listed,
Instructions on building a cattle herd,
Pulling Slaughter cattle out of lake bogs,
Anecdote about state bounty on wolves,
Destruction of a spring,
Temporary housing of Lynn County pioneers recalled,
T-Bar Ranch discussed,
Explains purchase of ranch land in 1944,
Story about a practical joke on T-Bar Ranch,
Mentions family arguments and resulting division of property,
Jack Alley recalled.
Tape 1, Side 2: Alley’s career (continued),
Bob Slaughter characterized,
John B. Slaughter recalled,
Discusses acquaintance with Jay Slaughter,
J. S. Wells, Mrs. Roberts’ father, mentioned,
Reviews ranching-farming conflict in Lynn County,
Lynn County and area ranches described,
C. W. Post recalled,
Expresses attitude toward Post’s rainmaking attempts,
Explains Post’s attempts to promote other Texas towns,
Anecdote about invasion of farmers into Lynn County,
Speculates on origin and development of Tahoka,
Lynn County lakes and antelope herd discussed.
Range Dates: 1900-1972
Bulk Dates: 1900-1944
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