Schluter, Fred 1977-07-07
Fred Schluter discusses cotton farming in the Pecos, Texas, area.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Fred Schluter
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: July 07, 1977
Location: Pecos, Texas
Interviewer: Richie Cravens
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Family background,
Education,
University of Texas (Austin),
Economics,
Cotton gin business,
California,
Agriculture,
Irrigation,
Cotton,
Cotton gin,
Bakersfield, California,
Opening area west of Bakersfield (1928),
Lending money for crop production,
Complete breakdown (1935),
Pecos, Texas,
Ranch land,
Money,
Genes,
Loan from Travelers Insurance Co.,
Heavv rain (Fall, 1974),
Price increase,
Diesel engines,
Mexican workers,
Overspending,
Production,
Irrigation,
Wells.
Tape 1, Side 2: Gas engines,
Hobbies,
Water situation (1950),
Farming costs,
Average production,
Cotton market,
Southwest Irrigated Cotton Growers,
Contracting,
Average size operation,
"Wetbacks",
Production,
Cotton gins,
Pima cotton,
(Interference).
Range Dates: 1928-1977
Bulk Dates: 1928-1950
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