Rodgers, Mr and Mrs Rex and Dewey Seay 1975-09-20
Mr. and Mrs. Rodgers and Dewey Seay discuss their early years as ranchers in Swisher County, Texas. Note: This tape is slightly distorted.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mr. and Mrs. Rex Rodgers and Dewey Seay
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: September 20, 1975
Location: Tulia, Texas
Interviewer: B. Byron Price
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Rex Rodgers,
Born near Oklahoma City (1894),
Father, Sterling M. Rodgers,
To Texas (1899),
Early fences,
JA Ranch drift fence,
Land prices,
Early ranching,
Neighbors,
Family,
Ranch size,
Cattle,
Breeding,
Weather,
Charles Goodnight,
Mrs. Rex Rodgers,
To Texas (1912),
Charles and Mary Goodnight,
Courtesy,
Entertainment on the ranch,
Getting cattle to market,
Indian rock paintings,
Scarcity of horses,
Military service,
Border patrol duty (Mexico),
Various incidents,
Ranch operations,
Sterling M. Rodgers (again),
Branding,
Farming,
First car (1918),
Wild game,
Rabbit drive,
Grass fires.
Tape 1, Side 2: Grass fires (continued),
Hereford, Texas,
Mesquite trees,
Raising cattle,
Water,
Depression (1930s),
Early area doctors,
Dr. Crawford,
Frank Reaugh, artist,
Art lessons,
Indian rock paintings,
Mule train,
Mrs. Rodgers’ paintings.
Range Dates: 1894-1975
Bulk Dates: 1899-1975
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