Conway, Evaline 1977-08-03
Mrs. Conway talks about her father, John A. Edwards, a prominent Kansas rancher before the Depression.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Evaline Conway
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: August 3, 1977
Location: Paola, Kansas
Interviewer: Charles L. Wood
Length: 25 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Born near Denver, Colorado (1874),
Kansas University,
Graduation (1895),
Marriage (1908),
Daughter of C. D. Perry,
Kansas ranches,
Snake creek,
Englewood,
Rowan Ranch,
Otto Creek Ranch,
Munger Ranch,
Lacy Ranch,
Range of operation,
Wheat,
Hereford cattle,
Race horses,
Hogs,
U. S. Senate candidate (1920),
Leon White,
Loss of ranchland during Depression,
Drovers Packing Company,
Board of Directors,
Public speaker,
Livestock Association,
President,
Arrival in Paola (1927),
Formation of Allan Gas Company
Tape 1, Side 2:
Blank
Range Dates: 1874-1977
Bulk Dates: 1874-1927
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