Carlson, Paul H 1977-04-12
Dr. Carlson speculates on his upcoming book about the sheep and goat industry in Texas, Texas Woollybacks.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Paul H. Carlson
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: April 12, 1977
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: David Murrah
Length: 20 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
The Sheep and Goat Industry in Texas,
Interest in the topic,
Historical development of the industry,
Sheep and goats with the Spanish explorers,
Texas missions,
Chronology of book,
First Spanish explorers and mission fathers into Texas to present,
Anticipated chapters for the book,
Geography of the study,
Edwards Plateau County (1880-present),
Southwest Texas,
Panhandle (circa 1869),
New Mexico,
Subtle conflicts between cattle and sheep raisers,
Grazing ,
Market prices,
Helpful research resources,
William L. Black, sheep and goat promoter,
Book: The New Industry,
Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association
Tape 1, Side 2:
Blank
Range Dates: 1869-1977
Bulk Dates: circa 1977
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