Massey, Dorothy Weatherby 1982-09-23

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Dorothy Massey recalls the Brite Ranch Raid on December 25, 1916. She was visiting the ranch on the day the raid took place.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Dorothy Weatherby Massey

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: September 23, 1982

Location: Sierra Blanca, Texas

Interviewer: Richard Mason

Length: 20 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Ranch House raid, Commissary theft, Mexican bandits, Army soldiers, Murders, Ranch plan, Ranch house, Christmas Eve dinner.

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: 1916

Bulk Dates: 1916


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