Green, George E 1958-03-13
George E. Green, who designed early day irrigation pumps, tells of the struggle of the pioneers to make the South Plains livable by employing irrigation. Mechanization of the first pumps is discussed.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: George E. Green
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Date: March 13, 1958
Location: Plainview, Texas
Interviewer: Joe Gordon
Length: 35 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Early business of Green,
E. C. Hunter mentioned,
Pumps designed by Green,
Patents discussed,
Irrigation in Portales New Mexico,
First well in Plainview,
Motorized pumps,
W. L. Broadhurst mentioned,
Dr. Pearson and Texas Land and Development Company,
First geared pump,
Byron Jackson pump mentioned.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: c. 1900-1920
Bulk Dates: Early 1900s
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