Howard, Hartley 1971-08-22
Hartley Howard, government cattle appraiser for Medina and Kerr counties, relates his experiences on that job during the cattle shoots of the Depression.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Hartley Howard
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Date: August 22, 1971
Location: Devine, Texas
Interviewer: Harry Krenek
Length: 20 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Discusses cattle shooting program (1934),
Cattle prices recalled,
Crew consisted of veterinarian appraiser and gunman,
Howard was appraiser in Medina and Kerr counties,
Disposal of carcasses,
Meat eaten burned or buried,
Appointment as appraiser described,
Education and personal experiences,
Factors in securing job,
Other crew members named,
Crew went to individual farms,
Description of cattle shoot,
Cattle not shipped away from county,
Reasons why people followed the crew,
Crews’ salaries discussed,
Method of payment to farmers for cattle,
Early butchering of cattle by local butchers,
Criticism of cattle shoot.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1930s
Bulk Dates: 1930s
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