Patterson, Esther Wilson 1975-08-01
Mrs. Patterson gives a brief history of the Bar S Ranch, describes some of the ranch activities, and talks some about her family. Note: There is a speed problem on this tape.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Esther Wilson Patterson
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: August 01, 1975
Location: None Given
Interviewer: Paul Patterson (?)
Length: 1 hour 20 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Blank
Tape 1, Side 2: Felitas H. Sawyer,
Edgar P. Sawyer,
Acquiring land holdings (1800s),
Bar S Brand,
L. L. Farr,
L. L. Farr, Jr. (1930s),
Eradicating prairie dogs (1905, 1929-34),
Hog raising (1920s),
Hog dogs,
Wildlife,
Buildings,
Branding time,
William A. Blakeny buys the ranch (1954),
Taking cattle to market.
Tape 2, Side 1: Best, Texas,
(Blank),
Dove Creek Massacre (December 1864),
Events leading up to,
(Ends abruptly).
Tape 2, Side 2: Anecdotes about horses,
Trail drives,
Family.
Range Dates: 1800s-1954
Bulk Dates: 1905-1954
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