Ten Eyck, W E 1976-04-01

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Bill Ten Eyck discusses his family background and the Dryden Mercantile Company.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: W.E. Ten Eyck

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: April 01, 1976

Location: Dryden, Texas

Interviewer: Fred Carpenter

Length: 30 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Family background, Migration to Texas, Origins in Holland, Dryden Mercantile Company, Dryden, Texas, Cattle station, Julian Bassett, Cattle business, Mercantile company, Growth of business, Girvin, Texas, W. E. Ten Eyck, Dryden Mercantile Company (1963), Austin Crispin, Bakersfield, Texas, General history, University of Texas oil field, Gruby, Texas, Oil town, C. A. McFadden, Dryden Mercantile customers.

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: ?-1976

Bulk Dates: 1963-1976


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