Williams, Jim I 1979
Jim I. Williams, Carson County rancher, discusses his ranch’s history and operation, along with other outfits in the Texas Panhandle.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Jim I. Williams
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: 1979
Location: None Given
Interviewer: Elizabeth Shrank
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Williams ranch,
Brand,
Pioneers,
Grandfather, land purchase,
Ranch breakup,
Nature of the ranch operation,
Williams’ home,
Horses,
Texas ranching,
Chuck wagons,
Large vs. small ranches,
Williams ranch (again),
Dodge City-Tascosa stage trail,
Land preservation,
Horses (again).
Tape 1, Side 2: Williams ranch (continued),
Horses (continued),
Roping,
Cooking,
Anecdote, Richard Bolt,
Brown beans recipe,
Green beans recipe,
Beef head.
Range Dates: 1870-1978
Bulk Dates: 1898-1978
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