Campbell, Helen 1968-09-23
Helen Campbell, former secretary to Ewing Halsell, relates the background of William E. Halsell, the Mashed O Ranch and family history.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Helen Campbell
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: September 23, 1968
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Interviewer: David B. Gracy II
Length:
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Helen Campbell - Halsell - purchase of ranch,
Sell of ranch - Raleigh (?),
Depositions,
W. E. - colonizing ranch,
Bill of Sale,
Orientation of brand,
Mashed O,
Name of Earth,
Ewing Halsell,
Died 1965--Submitted papers to Helen,
Secretary to Mr. Halsell,
Board of Foundation,
Miss Rogers,
Biography of Halsell,
Trader,
Cattle Drives,
Ewing - Director of Land Sales,
George Halsell,
Scout for Indians,
Cars for general transportation,
Halsell's relation - with ranchers
Tape 1, Side 2:
Condition of wetbacks,
Ewing,
Development of land,
Advertising,
Hot wells put down,
Experimental Farm,
Arthur P. Dugan,
Littlefield Sale Manager,
Acres Bought from XIT,
Indian Territory Platt Book,
Big Creek Ranch,
Family background - start,
Civic contributions,
Will Rogers,
Father Clem and W. E.,
Cowboys employed
Tape 2, Side 1:
Newsclipping,
Records,
Mashed O Ranch,
Operation of ranch,
Branding,
Big house
Tape 2, Side 2:
Blank
Range Dates: 1960s
Bulk Dates: 1960s
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