O'Neal, Andy 1975-01-22

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In a telephone interview, Andy O’Neal, pioneer Dawson County farmer, reminisces about the invention of a sled-type stripper, a double wheel tractor wheel, and a sandfighter.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Andy O'Neal

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: January 22, 1975

Location: Lamesa, Texas

Interviewer: David Murrah

Length: 30 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Remembers 1926 Thanksgiving sandstorm and his efforts to save cotton, Explains his use of a slide-type stripper, Describes slide with harrow teeth on the front, Claims that he bought one of the first strippers in the county, Relates false claims by John Deere in 1930s, Discusses Dawson County strippers from blacksmith shops, Names Carl Cox, Patricia, Texas, farmer, Talks about Frank E. Patterson, Says that he built first double wheel tractor wheel, Remembers first sandfighter built with E. E. Barron.

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: 1926-1930s

Bulk Dates: 1926-1930s


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