Chewning, Zeb 1978-03-24

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Zeb Chewning discusses his past and life in early Roswell, and his employment with area ranches.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Zeb Chewning

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Date: March 24, 1978

Location: Roswell, New Mexico

Interviewer: Bobby Weaver

Length: 45 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Roswell, New Mexico, Ranches, Circle Diamond Ranch, Box, Turkey Tracks, J. P. White, Employment, Block Ranch, L. F. D. Ranch, Black Ranch, Location, Size, Clayton cattle drive, L. F. D. Cattle Ranch, Saloons in Roswell, Sheep, Tom Pridemore, Block Ranch manager, Ranch pay, Entertainment, Roswell (1906), Irrigation, Orchard, Buckboards, Growth of Roswell, Talmadge excursion, L. F. D. school

Tape 1, Side 2: L. F. D. school (continued), Mexican population, Roswell city officials, Livery stable business

Range Dates: 1906-1978

Bulk Dates: 1906-1978


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