O'Neil, Lee C 1980-01-03
Lee C. O’Neil, son of a pioneer merchant, talks about his early life in the Texas Panhandle and Wellington, Texas.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Lee C. O'Neil
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: January 03, 1980
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Richard Mason
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: E. T. O’Neil, father,
Merchant,
Anna McConnell, mother,
Georgia,
Collingsworth County, Texas,
John S. McConnell,
Wellington, Texas,
Store,
Courthouse bricks,
Winters,
Coal,
Food preservation,
Groceries,
Wellington pioneers,
C. W. Roberts,
Glen family,
Panhandle land,
Prices,
Medical care,
Cattle companies,
Texas Land Company,
Rocking Chair Cattle Company,
Mill Iron Cattle Company,
Ranchers versus farmers,
Texas Rangers,
Violent incidents,
E. T. O’Neil,
Indians,
Wildlife.
Tape 1, Side 2: Buffalo hunt,
Charles Goodnight,
Indians,
Wellington citizens,
Henard family,
Irrigation,
Finances,
Loans,
Banks,
Federal Land Bank,
Career.
Range Dates: None Given
Bulk Dates: None Given
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