Jackson, Buck 1971-07-31
Buck Jackson discusses his varied career in the Pecos area.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Buck Jackson
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Date: July 31, 1971
Location: Pecos, Texas
Interviewer: Paul Patterson
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Depression era cattle killing program near Red Bluff
recalled,
Compares worth of old cows to young calves,
Held job as automobile salesman (1935),
Drought (1925) described,
Cattle buying in Mexico,
Selling price of cattle noted,
Remembers various feuds in Pecos,
Injuries in ranching reviewed,
Produced rodeos,
Cattle shoot (again),
Character of 1950 drought,
Expresses attitude toward county political positions and government,
Experiences raising horses related,
Cowboy salaries mentioned,
"Bootlegging" in West Texas.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1925-1950
Bulk Dates: 1925-1950
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