Richardson, Leo 1974-03-29
Leo Richardson talks of his past and his days as a sheep rancher raising registered Rambouillets. Note: Tape 3 is difficult to understand. See reference file for transcript.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Leo Richardson
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: March 29, 1974
Location: Iraan, Texas
Interviewer: Elmer Kelton
Length: 2 hours 40 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Background,
Junction (1895),
Parents,
Employment,
Sheep,
"Varmints",
Iraan, Texas (1931),
Sheep, mutton and ewe trade,
Old house,
[Blank spot on tape],
Rambouillet sheep,
Commercial sheep,
Ewes,
Breeding,
Selling,
Prentice Harris sheep.
Tape 1, Side 2: Rangeland,
Cattle,
Trapping,
Deer,
Oil fields.
Tape 2, Side 1: Oil people,
Deeded land,
University land lease,
Finnish Landrace sheep,
Changes in sheep,
Herding,
Wagon man,
Moved camp periodically,
Lambing time,
Sheep fences,
Herders,
Shearing time,
Camp,
Shearing,
Labor,
Mexican nationals.
Tape 2, Side 2: Financing work,
Dry years (1934-35 and 1950s),
Sheep on land,
Today,
During drought,
Stock shows,
Ribbons,
Not adequate,
Breeding questions,
Texas A & M University,
Ram performance test,
Open-faced fine wool sheep,
Development.
Tape 3, Side 1: Buying prize sheep,
Selling lambs,
Family history,
Mrs. Richardson,
Laredo, Texas,
Fort Worth, Texas,
Copperas Cove, Texas,
50th wedding anniversary (October 1972),
Mr. Richardson,
Strokes,
Working,
Customers,
New blood lines added,
J. T. Baker.
Tape 3, Side 2: Attitude of ranchers,
Oil wells,
Taxes,
Parker family,
Cattle,
Cleared land.
Range Dates: 1895-1974
Bulk Dates: 1931-1972
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