Roberts, Ike 2006-06-27
Ike Roberts talks about early ranching at Marathon, Texas. He describes the wildlife, weather and businesses at Marathon.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Ike Roberts
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Date: June 27, 2006
Location: Marathon, Texas
Interviewer: David Marshall
Length: 01:31:57
Abstract
Born at Alpine, Texas; Information about; Family; The Gage brothers; Grandfather; Talks about his great uncles; Early ranching; Prominent cattle breeds; Advent of mixed breeds; Charolais bulls; Early ranching (continued); Transporting cattle; Looking for cattle; Views on; Great Depression; Mexican Revolution; Information about Marathon; Mexican population; Economy School system; Housing situation; Gage Hotel; Wildlife at Marathon; Prairie dogs; Coyotes; Lions; Bears; Antelope; Wildlife at Marathon (continued); Elk; Other wildlife introduced to Marathon; Lobos; Feral hogs; Rattlesnakes; Weather at Marathon; Precipitation amounts; Floods; Tornadoes; Protection from hailstorms; Cattle grazing; Grazing locations; Introduced grasses; Other recollections; About Alfred Gage; Historic locations at Marathon; Chores on the ranch; Windmill incident; Job responsibilities as a foreman; Information about; Cattle business; Honey business; Horse business; Board members.
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