Jones, Roger 1980-01-16
Roger Jones the changing aspects of farming on the South Plains.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Roger Jones
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: January 16, 1980
Location: Crosbyton, Texas
Interviewer: Richard Mason
Length: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Hamilton County, Texas,
Sara Jones,
Jack Jones,
Crosby County, Texas,
Dugouts,
Lumber,
Cotton ginning,
Floydada, Texas,
Maize,
Farming practices,
L. C. Hickman,
Ranches,
Matador,
Slaughter,
Kentucky Cattle Raising Association,
Two Buckle Ranch,
Julian Bassett,
County seat fight,
John R. Ralls,
Julian Bassett (again),
Farm equipment,
Livestock,
Meat preservation,
Entertainment,
Picnics,
School,
Land,
Cattle business,
Cattle drives.
Tape 1, Side 2: School,
George Foster,
Teachers,
Livestock,
Blizzard (1904),
Farming,
Crops,
Threshers,
Crosbyton, Texas,
Lubbock, Texas,
General stores,
Schools,
Fairview,
Houses,
Land,
Farmers,
Marriage (1913),
Water well.
Tape 2, Side 1: Wells,
Floydada, Texas,
World War I,
Farming,
Prices,
Weather,
Farming,
Cotton,
Technology,
Plowing,
Planting,
Harvest,
Cooperatives,
Insects,
Market,
Banks,
Citizens National, Crosbyton,
Loans,
Hats,
Land banks,
Gins.
Tape 2, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1883-1920
Bulk Dates: 1904-1920
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