Cavazos, Lauro 1984-07-12
Dr. Cavazos relates early memories of the King Ranch.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Lauro Cavazos
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: July 12, 1984
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Dr. David Murrah
Length: 25 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Patron system of operation (1930s),
Klebergs; Robert, Jr. and Richard Sr.,
Spanish tradition,
Division foreman,
Isolation,
Division foreman (again),
Attempt to develop Santa Gertrudis,
Anecdote: Nearly cutting,
Monkey,
Spanish land grants,
Raising a family on the ranch,
Spanish tradition (again),
Fundamental problems of ranching
Tape 1, Side 2:
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Range Dates: 1920-1984
Bulk Dates: 1930s
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