Edwards, Cass O II 1973-11-05

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Cass Edwards II, current owner of the T-Bar Ranch, discusses the development and operation of the ranch.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Cass O. Edwards, II

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Date: November 5, 1973

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: David Murrah

Length: 1 hour


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Background given, Was born in Fort Worth on October 22, 1926, His grandfather, Cass O. Edwards, started T-Bar Ranch, Expansion took him into West Texas, Discusses playa lakes, Tahoka Land and Cattle Company described, Leased business in 1940, Grandfather's involvement in business noted, Runs breeding operation, Alkaline water effects on cattle explained, Comments on selling of part of ranch, His own operation recounted, Has some farming, Expanded farm in 1954, Bloodlines of home ranch stock traced, Indians created no problems

Tape 1, Side 2: Recalls some old items with historical significance, Describes portraits painted by Jane Lovelace, Original ranch house built in 1869, Old ranches listed, Remembers attempt to raise sheep on ranch, Schooling obtained at Texas Christian University, Presents major problems of cattle ranching, Marketing operation explained

Range Dates: 1869-1954

Bulk Dates: 1869-1954


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