James, Rosemary Mackay and Elizabeth McKay 1980-06-07
Mrs. James and Ms. Mackay reminisce about Alexander Mackay, their grandfather, and their visit to the Matador Ranch in the late 1920s.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Rosemary Mackay James and Elizabeth Mackay
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: June 7, 1980
Location: Oban, Scotland
Interviewer: Charles L. Wood
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Glencruitten estate,
Cathedral of trees,
Oban Scotland,
Mackay family background,
Mackay-Irons Accounting firm,
Alexander Mackay,
Financial success,
Influential friends,
Florida property,
Agriculture,
Forestry,
Tropical plants.
Tape 1, Side 2: Glencruitten estate (again),
Broughty Ferry Rocknow Scotland,
Forestry,
Charitable institutions,
Politics,
Travel,
Mrs. Mackay,
Sir Robert Lorimer architect,
Murdo Mackenzie,
Whiskey,
Mr. Mackay,
Death,
Fishing,
Mrs. Mackay,
Religion,
Burns maiden name,
Musical talents,
Matador Ranch,
Visit (1926),
Sandstorms,
Headquarters,
Beef,
John Mackenzie Sr.
Range Dates: 1920s
Bulk Dates: 1920s
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