Birnie, David 1972-12-06
David Birnie, former bookkeeper for the Matador Ranch, recalls the ranch and especially the office where he worked.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: David Birnie
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Date: December 6, 1972
Location: Matador, Texas
Interviewer: Duncan Muckelroy
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Personal background information related,
Came to Matador Ranch from Scotland in 1920,
Recalls Matador Ranch manager, John Jackson,
Describes office and other Matador buildings,
Scotchman's Dive used as living quarters first, then as an office,
Various pieces of furniture in office discussed,
Camp men would come to headquarters once a month for supplies
Tape 1, Side 2:
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