Cross, Roland I 1968-05-21
Roland Cross, agricultural agent, discusses agriculture and his role as an employee of the Santa Fe Railroad.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Roland I. Cross
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: May 21, 1968
Location: Amarillo, Texas
Interviewer:
Length: 15 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Roland I. Cross,
Personal information,
Employed by Santa Fe Railroad,
Agricultural agent,
Territories covered,
Santa Fe Crop Report,
Irrigation developed (1930s-1940s),
Contributing factors,
Drought,
Advanced machinery,
Development of agribusiness,
Irrigated farms,
Size variations
Tape 1, Side 2:
Blank
Range Dates: 1925-1968
Bulk Dates: 1930-1968
Access Information
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Recording Format Notes:
Transcript:
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