Bracht, Ella 1976-06-10

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Mrs. Bracht reminisces about the Bracht family and their early days on the South Plains.

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Interviewee Name: Ella Bracht

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Date: June 10, 1976

Location: Mason, Texas

Interviewer: Fred Carpenter

Length: 1 hour


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Crossing river, Picture of hunting party, Mrs. Bracht's history, Mr. Bracht's illness, Bracht's ranch, Birth of son, Pat Carpenter, Picture of moving house, Shoeing a mule, Old Bailey Road, Old store in Cookville, Old Ronth building, Old school days, Cattle drive

Tape 1, Side 2: Working with cattle, Frank Bigmar, Ike Henry, Father in ginning business

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