Davis, Con 1971-12-07

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Con Davis discusses the history and construction details of the Matador Dugout, which was originally part of the Davis Ranch (prior to 1916) and is presently located at the Ranching Heritage Center in Lubbock, Texas.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Con Davis

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Date: December 7, 1971

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Interviewer: Duncan Muckelroy

Length: 45 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Davis Ranch sold to Matador in 1916, Cites origin of Davis Ranch in 1887, Ranch dugout built in c.1888, Details of construction recalled, Familiar landmarks remembered, Grandparent's move to the "Red lake pasture" on the Matador land, Settlement with Matador mentioned, Recollections of childhood and family cattle brands, Motivations for building a dugout explained, Outlines evolution and changes in the dugout, Description of dugout's furnishings, Mention of Buffalo Cap village

Tape 1, Side 2: Applied mortar to the log dugout, Attitude toward the past expressed, Review of interview facts concerning changes in land holdings, Enis Moss mentioned, Dugout interior described

Range Dates: 1888-1916

Bulk Dates: 1888-1916


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