Ten Eyck, W E 1976-04-01
Bill Ten Eyck discusses his family background and the Dryden Mercantile Company.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: W.E. Ten Eyck
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: April 01, 1976
Location: Dryden, Texas
Interviewer: Fred Carpenter
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Family background,
Migration to Texas,
Origins in Holland,
Dryden Mercantile Company,
Dryden, Texas,
Cattle station,
Julian Bassett,
Cattle business,
Mercantile company,
Growth of business,
Girvin, Texas,
W. E. Ten Eyck,
Dryden Mercantile Company (1963),
Austin Crispin,
Bakersfield, Texas,
General history,
University of Texas oil field,
Gruby, Texas,
Oil town,
C. A. McFadden,
Dryden Mercantile customers.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: ?-1976
Bulk Dates: 1963-1976
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