Carlson, Paul H 1977-04-12

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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

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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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