Sawyer, Mrs Oscar 1973-06-14
Mrs. Sawyer, daughter-in-law of pioneer rancher Monroe B. Sawyer, relates stories and anecdotes concerning her life on a Brownfield area farm and dairy.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mrs. Oscar Sawyer
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: June 14, 1973
Location: Brownfield, Texas
Interviewer: Kathryn Hamilton
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Family background,
Reason for move to Terry County noted,
First impression of the Plains,
Anecdote concerning need for financial loan from family,
Courtship, marriage described,
Attitude toward automobile and courtship expressed,
Story concerning roping a coyote,
Early automobile trip described,
Family relations explained,
Dairy operations discussed,
Story about death of a calf,
Farm life described,
Sawyer family discussed,
Practice of elopement noted,
Difficulties in dairy operation and marketing described,
Recollections of ranch life.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: None Given
Bulk Dates: None Given
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