Pee, Robert S 1969-06-30
Robert Peel, longtime Hill Country rancher, discusses his family background, particularly Thomas M. McDaniel, his family and ranches.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Robert S. Pee
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: June 30, 1969
Location: Austin, Texas
Interviewer: Fred A. Carpenter
Length: 55 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: McDaniel family background,
Samuel McDaniel family,
Thomas M. McDaniel,
McDaniel ranches,
Main ranch,
Big Foot Wallace lived on ranch,
Sheep ranch and horse ranch,
Partnership with Lytle,
Letter from Alice Lytle Gidley (?) to Jimmy Skaggs,
Cattle company and business operations after,
McDaniel’s death—John T. Lytle,
Land mortgaged,
McDaniel’s widow’s application for pension,
McDaniel’s service in the Civil War,
List of obituaries,
Family members and relationships.
Tape 1, Side 2: Graham family background,
McDaniel’s associates,
Harry Herbert Peel family and ranch,
Peel’s children talk and sing,
Old pictures of Peel’s family discussed,
Family members,
Laura McDaniel’s funeral.
Range Dates: None Given
Bulk Dates: None Given
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