Cartwright, Perry 1972-07-15
Rancher Perry Cartwright discusses the techniques and procedures of water witching and reviews some ideas on the changing character of ranching.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Perry Cartwright
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Date: July 15, 1972
Location: Alpine, Texas
Interviewer: Paul Patterson
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Family background, history,
Move to Alpine in 1912 noted,
Family history of water witching related,
Water witch folklore, techniques presented,
Skepticism and efficacy of water witching discussed,
Anecdote on a particular water witching projects,
Discussion of water witching procedure, techniques,
Skepticism of water witching recalled,
Water witching as a "gift of God" explored,
History of water witching discussed,
Jacob's Red, history of water witching cited,
Witching technique repeated
Tape 1, Side 2:
Early land prices cited,
Land-cattle grazing ratio examined,
Poison weed mentioned,
Ranching changes noted,
Cattle diseases named,
Advantages of small pastures given,
Disappearing steer market noted,
Cattle markets discussed,
Comment on beef imports,
Ideas on longevity examined,
Ranching employees discussed,
Cost of windmills
Range Dates: 1912-1972
Bulk Dates: 1912-1972
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