Everett, Perry 1978-12-06
Perry Everett discusses his past, telling of the effects of the oil boom and ranching on West Texas.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Perry "Peb" Everett
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: December 6, 1978
Location: McLean, Texas
Interviewer: Bobby Weaver
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Collingsworth County, Texas (1897),
McLean, Texas (1912),
Ranches,
F. E. Franks,
George Sitter,
Evans,
YOU-Rowe,
Locations,
Size,
Livestock,
Water system,
Baths,
Barbershop,
Oil boom,
Effects,
Morris Ranch,
Kellerville, Texas,
Densworth, Texas,
Electricity (1925),
Natural gas (1926),
Town growth,
Prohibition,
Bootleggers,
Stills,
Roads,
Paving,
Railroad (1903),
Railroad (1903),
Watermelon,
Farming,
Cotton (1918),
Grain,
Flu epidemic,
Winters,
Irrigation,
Well (1946)
Tape 1, Side 2:
Well (continued),
Cattle,
Grazing,
Love-grass
Range Dates: 1897-1946
Bulk Dates: 1897-1946
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