Atkins, Bill 1976-05-06
Bill Atkins discusses ranching, bootlegging and livestock trading in the early 1900s. He concludes with emphasis on the produce business and his other occupations.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Bill Atkins
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: May 6, 1976
Location: San Angelo, Texas
Interviewer: Richie Cravens
Length: 1 hour, 20 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
First Mondays (trade days),
Early childhood,
First job, Harris Ranch,
Other ranching jobs,
Horse trading,
Cattle
Tape 1, Side 2:
Work on Suggs Ranch (1920),
Work on Yates Ranch,
Oil on Yates Ranch,
Scarcity of water,
Cattle trading,
Life as ranch hand,
Bootlegging between jobs
Tape 2, Side 1:
Work on Treece Ranch (1935-1937),
Work on railroad (1942),
Purchase of 100 lambs,
Buying out Thering,
Produce business,
Other livelihoods
Tape 2, Side 2:
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Range Dates: 1920-1942
Bulk Dates: 1920-1942
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