Robertson, Lowell Edward 1970-04-26
Lowell Robertson reminisces and relates what older people have told him about pioneer life in the Central West Texas area.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Lowell Edward Robertson
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: April 26, 1970
Location: Jayton, Texas
Interviewer: Charles Summerville and Winona Forbes
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Autobiographical data presented,
Born in 1907,
Moved to Stonewall and Kent counties after 1913,
Discusses land and cattle companies,
Discusses cattle drives toward Lubbock,
Describes rustling techniques near Jayton,
Rodeos, especially at Stamford, mentioned,
Cattle marketing and Fort Worth linked,
Crops in 1917 listed,
Conflict between cattlemen and farmers noted,
Branding discussed, particularly on the Swenson Ranch,
County seat selection for Stonewall County described.
Tape 1, Side 2: Law enforcement for Stonewall County mentioned,
Texas Rangers cited,
Talks about early automobiles,
Summarizes social life,
Railroad from Stamford mentioned,
Droughts and their effects discussed,
Grocery purchases outlines; molasses noted,
Stills and Prohibition commented upon,
Recalls mesquite furniture makers,
Texas Tech University and Lubbock land in 1930s discussed.
Range Dates: 1907-1930s
Bulk Dates: 1907-1930s
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