Davis, J L 1969-01-29
J. L. Davis discusses his life as a cowboy in West Texas.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: J. L. "Bill" Davis
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Date: January 29, 1969
Location: Ralls, Texas
Interviewer: John Abshire
Length: 2 hours, 45 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Biographical information,
Moving to West Texas,
Early Lubbock,
Population,
Ranch work,
LFD Ranch,
Names - attitude toward,
Attitude toward settlers,
Hiring cowboys,
Cowboy fraternization,
Ranch duties,
Windmills - size,
Cattle drives,
Sidearms,
Food,
Line camps,
Blizzard incident,
Camp life,
Nesters,
Cattle diseases,
Range wars,
Fencing,
Mule driving,
Merchandise hauled
Tape 1, Side 2:
Rustling,
New Mexico ranching
Tape 2, Side 1:
Worked for Swensons when they owned Spur Ranch,
Describes barn and granary,
Issuance of grain to men,
Description of nose bag for horses,
Further discussion of buildings and fences,
History of Spur Ranch land
Tape 2, Side 2:
Tells of shortage of horses and effect on employment,
Recalls incidents involving horses,
Swenson family named and briefly described,
Discusses problems in hiring cowboys today
Tape 3, Side 1:
Description of buildings of Long S Ranch,
Being sent to get some cattle from another ranch,
Description of downstairs of dugout,
Explanation of stove used,
Tells of horse that stayed with mules
Tape 3, Side 2:
Lobo Lake mentioned,
Dugout interior further discussed,
House exterior described,
Changes in dugout discussed
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