Harris, Mac 1975-01-09
Mac Harris, worker in a Lamesa blacksmith shop, recalls the drag-type cotton stripper and discusses changes in his work since the 1930s.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mac Harris
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Date: January 9, 1975
Location: Lamesa, Texas
Interviewer: David Murrah
Length: 10 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Recalls cotton sled in deep sand during late 1930s,
Mentions augur elevator in stripper,
Cites a Mr. Dugger as inventor of a stripper,
Recounts work experience,
Notes development of a weed slide,
Mentions bigger tool bars,
Discusses F. P. King,
Returns to question of drag-type stripper,
Explains reason for manufacturing,
Mr. Nix mentioned as resource.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1930s-1975
Bulk Dates: 1930s-1975
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