Gardner, Ted 1975-04-05
Mr. Ted Gardner, manager of the Kent Mercantile Store, discusses his acquaintance with the Reynolds family and the X Ranch.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Ted Gardner
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: April 5, 1975
Location: Kent, Texas
Interviewer: Fred Carpenter
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Autobiographical data presented,
Acquaintance with Reynolds family,
Playing polo in 1926,
Married in 1928,
Traveled to California,
First store remembered,
Billy Brunson characterized,
Work on X Ranch,
His work at Kent Mercantile since 1957,
Description of Reynolds family,
Town of Kent discussed,
Operation of store explored.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1926-1975
Bulk Dates: 1957-1975
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