Mitchell, Charles 1977-07-11

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Charles Mitchell discusses his interest in the dairy industry and various aspects of it.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Charles Mitchell

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: July 11, 1977

Location: Pecos, Texas

Interviewer: Richie Cravens

Length: 45 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Born in Runnels County, Texas, Bradshaw, Texas, High School, Texas Tech (1947-1949), Animal husbandry, Interest in dairying, R. B. Price, Teaching, Pecos, Texas, Paul Davidson, Dairy, Processing and retailing, Trans-Pecos Dairy, AMPI Dairy Co-op, Production.

Tape 1, Side 2: Raising silage, Cattle backlog, Hay and grain supply, Area transition away from cotton, Gas vs. electricity, Water, Health inspection, Rainfall, Texas Water Quality Control Board, Feed yards, Maintaining herd.

Range Dates: 1947-1977

Bulk Dates: 1947-1977


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