Garrison, Ned 1978-02-13
Mr. Ned Garrison discusses his early life in Childress, Texas, and on his farm outside of Childress.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Ned Garrison
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: February 13, 1978
Location: Childress, Texas
Interviewer: Bobby Weaver
Length: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Born (1897),
Father,
From Tennessee (1887),
Stock farmer,
Cattle,
Mother died (1902),
Father remarried (1912),
Mill Iron Ranch,
Poisoning prairie dogs,
Branding cattle,
Mercantile store,
Crop changes,
Cotton,
Land.
Tape 1, Side 2: Half dugout,
Size,
Electricity,
Roads,
Schools,
Harsh winters,
Injury and sickness,
Meat,
Horse races,
Churches.
Tape 2, Side 1: Father's reason for coming to Texas,
Father's farm,
Fencing,
Government cattle shoot,
Chickens.
Tape 2, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1887-1978
Bulk Dates: 1887-1912
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