Gardner, Ted 1975-04-05

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Mr. Ted Gardner, manager of the Kent Mercantile Store, discusses his acquaintance with the Reynolds family and the X Ranch.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Ted Gardner

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Date: April 5, 1975

Location: Kent, Texas

Interviewer: Fred Carpenter

Length: 1 hour


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Autobiographical data presented, Acquaintance with Reynolds family, Playing polo in 1926, Married in 1928, Traveled to California, First store remembered, Billy Brunson characterized, Work on X Ranch, His work at Kent Mercantile since 1957, Description of Reynolds family, Town of Kent discussed, Operation of store explored.

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: 1926-1975

Bulk Dates: 1957-1975


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