Mims, Elton T 1978-08-02
Elton Mims discusses his past, including his education at the then Texas Technological College.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Elton T. Mims
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: August 02, 1978
Location: Water Valley, Texas
Interviewer: Bobby Weaver
Length: 1 hour 10 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Father from Mississippi,
Runnels County, Texas (1889),
Jobs,
Four Cross L Ranch,
Mr. Funk, wagon boss,
World steer-roping champion,
Cattle roundups,
Branding,
Black cowhands,
Family feud,
Murder case,
Homestead (1902).
Tape 1, Side 2: Land acquisition,
Sheep,
Grazing,
Water rights,
Knapp, Rapple, and Williams,
"Duo operations",
Sheep and cattle,
Economic aspects,
Drifters,
Education,
Governess,
San Angelo High School,
John Tarleton Agricultural College,
Texas Technological College (1926),
Appearance,
R. M. Chitwood,
Senator W. H. Bledsoe,
Location,
Dormitories,
Meals,
Class size,
W. L. Stangel,
Agriculture,
Livestock judging.
Tape 2, Side 1: Texas Technological College (continued),
Instructors,
Dr. Fred G. Harbaugh,
Football,
First gymnasium.
Tape 2, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1889-1926
Bulk Dates: 1889-1926
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