Burns, D 1969-05-27
D. Burns recalls the history and operation of the Pitchfork Ranch and his family.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: D. Burns
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Date: May 27, 1969
Location: Pitchfork Ranch
Interviewer: David B. Gracy II
Length: 25 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Genealogy of D. Burns's family,
D. B. Gardner's management of Pitchfork,
Cowboys and ranch salaries,
Burns' family background,
Ranching in DeWitt Co., West Texas - hardships,
Education; ranch, farm, and sales experience,
General Manager of Pitchfork Ranch - 1942,
Pitchfork landholdings,
Changes in ranching: improvement of cattle herd, modern techniques, diversification, use of feed lots,
History of Pitchfork Ranch,
Williams family - major stockholders,
D. B. Gardner,
Burns's preparation for Pitchfork work,
Grandfather sent herd up Chisholm Trail - 1866,
Operation of Ranch today: employees, camps, range divided into pastures, cattle breeding,
Future bright because of feed lots
Tape 1, Side 2:
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