Smith, Dr Phil 1967-04-12

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Dr. Smith, an Abilene veterinarian, discusses the injuries and various medical aspects of "Joe Hancock," a champion quarter horse. Specific dates and individuals are identified, and Charles Townsend adds a "postscript" of several items.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Dr. Phil Smith

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: April 12, 1967

Location: Abilene, Texas

Interviewer: Charles Townsend

Length: 25 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Cut foot (1940), Treatment, Broken ribs, Breeding and sperm viability, Destruction of "Joe Hancock", Age, Place, Burial, Listing of colts, "Old Danger’s" feet, Ancestry (Joe’s), Feather legged, Temperament, Stud fee, Charles Townsend speaking: Artificial foot, Burnett Estate and purchase of "Joe Hancock", Identification of Miss Ann, Biography of Dr. Smith, Letter from Burns to Dr. Smith.

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: 1940-1967

Bulk Dates: 1940-1967


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