Stevens, Sam 1975-01-08
In a telephone interview, Lamesa blacksmith Sam Stevens offers references for the agricultural history project and describes his shop’s contribution to farm implement innovations, including cotton sleds.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Sam Stevens
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: January 08, 1975
Location: Lamesa, Texas
Interviewer: David Murrah
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Mentions Frank E. Patterson, former Lamesa blacksmith,
Refers researcher to Bill Olds for information on cotton sled,
Names Vernon Todd as source for history of implements,
Gives Cecil Teal for reference,
Describes type of sled built during the 1940s,
Pattern developed from long use,
Outlines major features of the sled,
Gives shortage of labor as reason for sled,
Offers some details on marketing,
Recalls innovations in farm implements,
Specifies a 17-row lister for Addison Brothers in Levelland, Texas.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: ?-1975
Bulk Dates: ?-1975
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