Murrell, Johnny 1980-05-21
Johnny Murrell discusses cattle and ranching in the area, particularly his management of the Halsell (Mashed O) Ranch.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Johnny Murrell
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: May 21, 1980
Location: Earth, Texas
Interviewer: Richard Mason
Length: 1 hour 25 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Born: September 4, 1910,
Halsell Ranch,
Earth, Texas,
Land,
Ranching,
Farming,
Crops,
Insects,
Water supply,
Halsell Ranch (again),
Foreman (1945-1973),
Cowboys,
Will Rogers,
Rope tricks,
Bullfight anecdote,
Branding,
Amherst, Texas,
Founded in 1923,
Doctors,
Hospital,
Halsell Ranch (again),
Land.
Tape 1, Side 2: Ewing Halsell,
Colonization,
Roads,
Gus Parrish,
Immigrants,
Oklahoma,
Farmer-Rancher controversy,
Halsell Ranch (again),
Land leasing,
Halsell,
Ranch management,
Attitude towards women,
Relatives,
Thriftiness,
Horsemanship,
H. O. Murrell, brother,
Ernest Huffman,
Halsell Ranch manager,
Coyotes,
Herefords.
Tape 2, Side 1: Cattle breeding,
Labor,
Mexican-Americans,
Braceros,
Cattle feed,
Halsell Ranch,
Sale (1973),
Cattle division,
Cattle shipping,
Railroads,
Pens,
Cowboys,
Qualities,
Jeanne McDonald,
Kansas rancher,
Drought (1950s),
Banking anecdote.
Tape 2, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1910-1973
Bulk Dates: 1910-1973
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