Sullivan, Chester 1980-09-23
Chester Sullivan recalls life on the Matador Ranch.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Chester Sullivan
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: September 23, 1980
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Richard Mason
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Ranch life,
Matador,
Joe Thornton,
Signs in trails,
General knowledge,
Chester Sullivan,
Texas A & M,
Employment,
Ranching, Throckmorton County, Texas,
Old-time cowboys,
Houses,
Workday,
Great Depression,
Cattle drives,
Matador brand,
Rattlesnakes.
Tape 1, Side 2: Rattlesnakes (continued),
Ted McEnroe,
Canadian wilderness,
Timber wolves,
Buffalo National Park,
Wilderness Lake,
Gold mine,
Matador houses,
Gaines County, Texas.
Range Dates: ?-1980
Bulk Dates: 1920s(?)-1980
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