Posey, Walter and J Evetts Haley 1949-07-21
Walter Posey, pioneer Lubbock banker, and historian J. Evetts Haley reflect on old friends and past experiences. Among other things, they reminisce about Buttermilk Smith and his pistols.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Walter Posey and J. Evetts Haley
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: July 21, 1949
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Dr. W. C. Holden
Length: 1 hour 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Cattle,
Saloon fights,
Lee Johnson,
Trail drives,
Bud Jones,
Longhorn cattle,
Clay Allison.
Tape 1, Side 2: J. Evetts Haley,
Anecdote.
Tape 2, Side 1: Anecdote (continued),
Drinking story,
Governor Oran M. Roberts,
Cure for colds.
Tape 2, Side 2: Buttermilk Smith,
Pistols.
Tape 3, Side 1: John Lovelady,
Power of prayer,
Uncle William and buffalo hunting,
Grandpa McWhorter,
John W. Puckett.
Tape 3, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: Late 19th Century
Bulk Dates: Late 19th Century
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