Hicks, Jack 1973-05-31

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Jack Hicks, former employee of the Muleshoe Ranch, describes the development and selling of the ranch.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Jack Hicks

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Date: May 31, 1973

Location: Muleshoe, Texas

Interviewer: David Murrah

Length: 1 hour


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Talks about William H. Kramer manager for E. K. Warren and Sons, Muleshoe Ranch discussed, First owners were Johnson family, Describes Warren family, Comments on Mashed O Ranch, His father’s experiences in ranching given, Remembers transaction of land on Muleshoe Ranch, Work for Muleshoe Ranch recalled, Process of breeding and raising cattle recounted, Explains ranching in sandhills, Warrens sold ranch in 1954.

Tape 1, Side 2: Continues with sale of Muleshoe Ranch, Discusses work in Colorado, Feedlot development accounted for, XIT Ranch boundaries listed.

Range Dates: Early 1900s-1954

Bulk Dates: Early 1900s-1954


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