Martin, Homer 1972-12-19
Homer Martin discusses his life in West Texas, particularly his work on ranches and for a grain elevator, and recalls his brother Hez Martin, former foreman of the XIT Ranch.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Homer Martin
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: December 19, 1972
Location: Amarillo, Texas
Interviewer: David Murrah
Length: 40 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Relates biographical information,
Born in Arkansas in 1887,
Family moved to Texas in 1894 by wagon,
Frazier family of Parker County discussed,
Various jobs held as a young man named,
Disliked farming,
Moved to West Texas and worked for several ranches,
Worked in Beaumont during World War I,
After World War I moved to Bovina,
Operated a grain elevator 24 years,
Ranching days recalled,
Tended cattle and windmills,
Winter of 1918 remembered as the worst ever seen,
Flu epidemic widespread,
VVN Ranch described,
Brother Hez worked for the XIT Ranch,
Became foreman in 1908,
Shooting of former foreman John Armstrong recalled,
Bovina was cattle shipping center,
Brother’s duties as foreman reviewed.
Tape 1, Side 2: Work on the Jones Ranch discussed,
Describes job at the grain elevator in Bovina,
Effect of the Depression on the business,
Characterizes job for the Chicago Portrait Company.
Range Dates: 1887-1930s
Bulk Dates: 1894-1930s
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