Adams, David 1976-02-26
David Adams discusses his ranch near Marathon and his various business interests connected with it.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: David Adams
Additional Parties Recorded: n/a
Date: February 26, 1976
Location: Marathon, Texas
Interviewer: Fred Carpenter
Length: 45 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Family background,
Steelwheel crossing,
Ranch,
David Adams,
Ranch work,
Parents,
Education,
Candelilla wax business,
Description,
Process,
Desert plant business,
Century cactus (agave),
Yucca cactus,
Fur buying,
Shipping,
Fur prices,
Tape 1, Side 2: Fur markets, Hunting at ranch, Lease area, Brothers and sisters,
Access Information
Original Recording Format: cassette
Recording Format Notes: patron use CD copy available
Transcript: no
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