Peveler, Mr and Mrs W D 1968-03-08
The Pevelers discuss ranching in West Texas and Eastern New Mexico during the first half of the 20th century.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Peveler
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: March 08, 1968
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: David B. Gracy II
Length: 40 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Schooling in Seymour,
Presbyterian Church,
Beginning ranch work,
Organization of Terry County (1903-05),
Feed store in Brownfield,
Capital for ranching,
Sheep raising,
Animosity between sheepmen and cattlemen,
Fencing the open range,
Move from Texas to New Mexico,
Big ranches in Terry County,
LFD Ranch of New Mexico,
Cattle range,
Marketing cattle,
Sources of supply,
Snowstorm of 1919,
New settlers,
Reasons for move to Crockett County (1924),
Differences between cattle ranching and sheep ranching,
Move to New Mexico (1931),
Bought part of LFD Ranch,
Visit of government agents,
Other ranchers of New Mexico,
Obtaining stock,
Effects of dust storms,
Farming to raise feed,
Changes in ranching since 1900,
First job—working on a farm,
Effects of the Depression,
Secret of success,
Meeting of Mr. and Mrs. Peveler,
Fishing in Young County.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1900-1940
Bulk Dates: 1903-1931
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