Gunn, W W Pop 1977-12-19
W. W. Gunn discusses his jobs while employed on the Matador Ranch.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: W. W. "Pop" Gunn
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: December 19, 1977
Location: Spur, Texas
Interviewer: Bobby Weaver
Length: 35 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Family from Oklahoma,
Matador cowboys,
Breaking horses,
Horse roundup,
Cattle herds,
Windmills,
Water,
Prairie dogs killed,
Traveling across country,
Hardin-Simmons University,
Entertainment,
Circus,
Dances,
Matador Ranch,
Wages,
Supplies,
Buffalo stampede,
Line camps.
Tape 1, Side 2: Employment,
Magnolia Petroleum Co,
Department of Agriculture (Bryan, Texas).
Range Dates: Early 1900s-1930s
Bulk Dates: 1910s-1930s
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