Elliff, Mr and Mrs Chester 1974-05-16
The Elliffs discuss the development and present operation of their Tulia dairy.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mr. and Mrs. Chester Elliff
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: May 16, 1974
Location: Tulia, Texas
Interviewer: Jeff Townsend
Length: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Family backgrounds examined,
Tulia cheese plant noted,
Origin of diary interest given,
Inventory in 1928 listed,
Development from cheese to grade "A" dairy in 1942 explained,
Amarillo market cited,
Attitude toward dairying expressed,
Milking technique explained,
Technological changes reviewed,
Growth of operation recalled,
Importance of hand milking given,
Awards and achievements noted,
Artificial breeding mentioned,
Dairy organizations reviewed,
Ration discussed,
Attitude toward animal husbandry expressed,
Influence of creameries on development of dairying
Tape 1, Side 2:
Role of county agent mentioned,
Discussion of hired hand,
Present inventory given,
Use of veterinarian examined,
Dairy cattle disease,
Use of irrigation, fertilizer, insecticides remembered,
Explanation of partnership in bulls for artificial breeding
Range Dates: 1928-1974
Bulk Dates: 1928-1974
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