Chewning, Zeb 1978-03-24
Zeb Chewning discusses his past and life in early Roswell, and his employment with area ranches.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Zeb Chewning
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: March 24, 1978
Location: Roswell, New Mexico
Interviewer: Bobby Weaver
Length: 45 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Roswell, New Mexico,
Ranches,
Circle Diamond Ranch,
Box,
Turkey Tracks,
J. P. White,
Employment,
Block Ranch,
L. F. D. Ranch,
Black Ranch,
Location,
Size,
Clayton cattle drive,
L. F. D. Cattle Ranch,
Saloons in Roswell,
Sheep,
Tom Pridemore,
Block Ranch manager,
Ranch pay,
Entertainment,
Roswell (1906),
Irrigation,
Orchard,
Buckboards,
Growth of Roswell,
Talmadge excursion,
L. F. D. school
Tape 1, Side 2:
L. F. D. school (continued),
Mexican population,
Roswell city officials,
Livery stable business
Range Dates: 1906-1978
Bulk Dates: 1906-1978
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