Milam, John K 1974-05-14
John Milam, farmer and longtime resident of Sudan, discusses general farming practices of the Sudan area.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: John K. Milam
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: May 14, 1974
Location: Sudan, Texas
Interviewer: Jeff Townsend
Length: 55 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Family background discussed,
Parents were farmers and ranchers,
Describes various jobs he has had,
Came to Sudan in 1923,
Talks about E. W. Miller,
Acquired land,
Lists farm animals owned,
Mixed his own feed,
Began raising cotton in 1932,
Names other crops grown.
Tape 1, Side 2: Describes farming techniques,
Hired various types of labor,
Used insecticides in 1941 and 1958,
Terraced land in 1955,
Financing discussed,
Explains changes in lifestyle,
Describes electricity and indoor plumbing,
Comments on tractors used,
Didn’t irrigate,
Never used chemicals,
Recalls curing hogs.
Range Dates: 1923-1974
Bulk Dates: 1923-1958
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