Sawyer, Mrs Oscar 1973-06-14

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Mrs. Sawyer, daughter-in-law of pioneer rancher Monroe B. Sawyer, relates stories and anecdotes concerning her life on a Brownfield area farm and dairy.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Mrs. Oscar Sawyer

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: June 14, 1973

Location: Brownfield, Texas

Interviewer: Kathryn Hamilton

Length: 30 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Family background, Reason for move to Terry County noted, First impression of the Plains, Anecdote concerning need for financial loan from family, Courtship, marriage described, Attitude toward automobile and courtship expressed, Story concerning roping a coyote, Early automobile trip described, Family relations explained, Dairy operations discussed, Story about death of a calf, Farm life described, Sawyer family discussed, Practice of elopement noted, Difficulties in dairy operation and marketing described, Recollections of ranch life.

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: None Given

Bulk Dates: None Given


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