Gentry, John Arthur 1982-05-21

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John Arthur Gentry discusses agriculture at Dell City, Texas.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: John Arthur Gentry

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Date: May 21, 1982

Location: Carlsbad, New Mexico

Interviewer: Richard Mason

Length: 50 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Farming (1948), Two stand gin, Water level, Land clearing, Housing, First school (1948), Teachers, Bussing, Water, Drilling depths, Wells, Water table, Irrigation, New method, Polo team.

Tape 1, Side 2: Anderson-Clayton, Two stand gin, Lynch Brothers California, Land purchase, Farming, 1930s Depression.

Range Dates: 1930-1948

Bulk Dates: 1930-1948


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