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Jones, Clifford Bartlett

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Carrie:

In this series of tapes, Dr. Clifford Jones reviews
his early life, career as manager of the Spur Ranch, tenures as a Regent
and later President of Texas Tech, along with his family, prominent
friends and associates.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Clifford Bartlett

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' February 28, 1968; March 27, 1968; May 15, 1978; June 23, 1968; April 18 1970; July 10, 1970; February 16, 1971

'''Location:''' Lubbock, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' David B. Gracy II

'''Length:''' 8 hours, 30 minutes

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Ancestry: English-Norman beginnings,
Bartletts in America,
Dr. Jones’ mother,
Meeting of parents,
Father’s ancestry,
Army background of Jones’ relatives,
Eli D. Hoyle,
General D. Ramsey,
Father’s life as a newspaperman and writer,
Newspaper work in Rico, Colorado,
Move to Kansas City,
Swenson family and interest in Texas,
Sulfur business in Freeport Texas,
Moves to New York and California,
Death in Spur Texas,
Letter from Hoyle Jones, Clifford’s brother,
Charlie Combs’ remarks about father,
Bronze tablet at Jones Stadium in Spur, Texas,
Clifford B. Jones’ youth,
John Sparks, Governor of Nevada.
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Cowpuncher on Nevada Ranch,
Steel business,
Managing Spur Ranch interests,
Spur Bank,
Work at Jacques Steel Company,
Obtaining steel contract for first steel structure in Oklahoma,
Drilling for Spur deep boring well,
Poison for prairie dogs,
Petrified wood,
Bone of a camel,
Camels in Texas,
Growth of mesquite,
Hazards of prairie dog holes,
Markers on Soldiers’ Mound and Spur Cemetery,
Removal of grave from Dockum’s Creek,
Volcanic ash on Spur properties,
Gun barrel corner, Fort Phantom Hill Jones County,
Colonization of Spur area,
C. W. Post,
Importance of water in colonization,
Sale of Spur Ranch properties,
Texas A & M experiment station #7,
Advertising the lands,
Girard Texas,
Offer from Texas Highway Commission.
 

'''Tape 2, Side 1:''' Disposition of the Spur lands,
Sales and terms,
Price of Spur town lots,
Majority of buyers were Texans,
First lots sold (November 1909),
Location of town of Spur by father,
Acceptance of town location by Burlington Railroad,
Daniel Willard’s comments on location,
Problem in naming post office,
Early buildings,
Mostly frame some stone and brick,
First doctor Tom Blackwell,
Came from Dickens,
Dr. P. C. Coleman of Colorado City was ranch doctor,
Pioneer women in early ranching days,
Good relations between town and ranch,
Telephone service—listening on the party line,
Planting grass on the ranch,
Importance of and types of windmills,
Early water often unfit,
Cattle theft—practice of "sleepers",
Jim Cunningham,
Attorney who defended cattle thieves,
Anecdote about Cunningham,
Form of cattle theft today,
Extinguishing prairie fires,
Election as a Burlington Director (May 3 1922),
Director of Spur National Bank (1909),
Served as band vice president and president,
Sale of bank (1962),
Service as railroad director,
Colonel Frank H. Mayer of Colorado,
Civil engineer,
Ranch buffalo hunter,
Had hunting license from Cheyenne Indian,
Author,
Temple Houston Morrow grandson of Sam Houston,
John Nance Garner,
Shows Jones telegram from Interior Secretary Ickes,
Jones’ selection as Regional Advisor of Public Works,
Administration by Garner,
Garner’s use of satchel as pillow on train,
E. P. Swenson of New York—banker,
Responsible for conviction of murderer of William,
Marsh Rice of Rice Institute (now University),
Tribute to E. P. Swenson,
Swenson uses a cowboy’s toothbrush.
 

'''Tape 2, Side 2:''' Swenson’s visit to the ranch,
Governor John Sparks of Nevada,
Promoted cattle industry in West,
Jones’ cow punching days in Nevada,
Running wild horses,
C. W. Post,
Dynamiting to produce rain,
Samuel Burk Burnett of 6666 Ranch,
Bought liberty bonds and liquor,
Questioned by J. Frank Norris,
Jones’ membership in Fort Worth Club,
Member of Appellate Draft Board in World War I,
Burk Burnett’s summons to Sidney Samuels,
Sterling Rolfs, New Mexico rancher and pilot,
Knew members of Matador Land and Cattle Co.,
Frank Hastings of SMS Ranch Stamford Texas,
Established mail order calf business,
Author,
Joe Bridwell rancher,
Don Thornton rancher and Governor of Colorado,
C. T. McLaughlin, rancher and art collector,
George Pattullo,
War correspondent for Saturday Evening Post,
Lived at Spur Ranch for a year,
Miguel Otero,
Provisional governor of New Mexico,
Helped in organization of Rough Riders,
Public Works Administration,
Author,
Captain Robert G. Carter of 4th U. S. Cavalry,
Colonel Homer Garrison of Texas Dept. of Public Safety,
Beal Sneed of Post,
Killed two men,
Pink Higgins,
Controlled cattle rustling,
Killed rustler named Standefer (1914),
Joe Ward, engineer and circus clown,
Mrs. Mabel Dodge Luhan,
Married Tony Luhan a Taos Indian,
Senator Jim Reed of Missouri,
Dick Moses,
Attorney for Cattle Raisers’ Association,
Prosecuted Tom Ross murderer.
 

'''Tape 3, Side 1:''' Judge T. Whitfield Davidson Dallas,
Judge Jo A. P. Dickson, Seymour,
Cullen Higgins District Judge,
Killed in Clairemont,
Fined his father for jangling spurs.
 

'''Tape 3, Side 2:''' Blank
 

'''Tape 4, Side 1:''' Manny Gault—law enforcement activities,
Killing of Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker (1934),
Tech chemistry facilities used to check gun in murder
case,
George M. Williams surveyor,
George Pattullo war correspondent,
Other surveyors,
W. D. Twitchell,
Col. Raleigh P. Smythe,
Named Tulia by accident,
Texas Tech presidents and personnel,
Dr. Paul Horn first president,
Split of Tech board over selection of first president,
Dr. W. B. Bizzell of University of Oklahoma offered
Tech presidency,
Dr. Bradford Knapp second president,
Hiring of teachers,
Dr. W. C. Holden,
Campaign for Legislature,
Charles A. Guy,
J. D. Hamlin,
Manager of XIT properties,
Association with Haley-Farwell suit,
Meaning of XIT,
Tribute to J. Evetts Haley,
His contribution to education,
Sidney Samuels attorney,
Centennial Celebration of Texas Supreme Court.
 

'''Tape 4, Side 2:''' Locating Board of Texas Tech,
Chambers an Australian presents Jones the official seal of the Republic
of Swaziland,
General Lahm and the locating of Reese Air Force Base,
John Sherry citrus farming,
Funds for Tech dormitories,
Ike Ashburn,
Governors of Texas,
Jim Ferguson,
Dan Moody,
Roads and highways,
Public Works Administration.
 

'''Tape 5, Side 1:''' Reese Air Force Base,
Commanders and dates of service listed,
Commanders’ rapport with Lubbock,
Establishment of Reese Air Force Base,
Naming,
Chamber of Commerce Committee,
Charlie Guy, A. B. Davis and Clifford Jones,
Reese relationship with Texas Tech,
A. B. Davis,
Years of service with Lubbock Chamber of
Commerce,
Railroad men,
Ralph Budd, president of Burlington Lines,
R. Wright Armstrong vice president of Fort Worth
and Denver Railway,
Jones’ association with railroad,
Amon G. Carter,
Relationship with Texas Tech,
Contributes to establishing Trophy Room at Tech,
Visit to England carrying six-shooter,
Donated Will Rogers’ statue to Tech,
Friend of Will Rogers,
Rogers’ comment on eating lunch in Dallas,
Ranch owners and lands,
Claude Jeffers best bronc rider,
Tom Merriman and Jack Morris of Spur Ranch,
Best calf ropers,
Joe Erickson of Spur Ranch, best cowman,
"Scandalous" John Selmon good rancher,
With SMS Ranch at Stamford,
How he got his name,
Judge Hunter—elk hunting,
List of other large ranch owners,
Dan Casement—interested in Angus,
William E. (Bill) Halsell of Mashed O Ranch,
College presidents and administrators,
Dr. W. B. Bizzell,
Homer Rainey,
Dr. Bradford Knapp second president of Texas Tech,
John A. Lomax,
Visited Spur Ranch.
 

'''Tape 5, Side 2:''' Jones’ personal recreation,
Hunting,
Fishing sites,
Golf,
Weather in West Texas,
Storm (January 1918),
Direction of storms,
Drought (1917-18),
Feed for stock,
Water supply.
 

'''Tape 6, Side 1:''' Proletarian Party of America at Texas Tech,
Application for membership circulated (1932),
Professor’s contract not renewed,
George Pattullo,
Anecdote about short story opening,
Julian Bassett,
Tom Gaston,
Jones’ father, good businessman,
Freeport Sulfur Company court case,
Elihu Root was lawyer,
Jones and his parents—church membership,
Jones’ first job,
Jones’ brother,
Tom and Paul Braniff,
Jones’ family,
Close family relationship,
Sports Jones played.
 

'''Tape 6, Side 2:''' Jones’ interests,
Interest in art,
Peter Hurd,
Jones’ singing as a boy,
Jones’ reading and writing interests,
Political involvement,
No party affiliation,
Decision not to run for Congress,
Reasons for his success,
Attitude toward pioneers and the past,
Importance of friends,
Jones’ health and diet,
Diet on the ranch,
Jones goes into ranching business,
Swenson family and ranches.
 

'''Tape 7, Side 1:''' Colonization procedures of ranches,
Work and interest in highway associations
Early maps,
Activities of highway associations,
West Texas Chamber of Commerce work,
Legislation establishing Texas Tech,
Interest in Trinity River Improvement Association,
Duties on the Texas Centennial Commission,
Northwest Texas Fair Association at Spur,
Airplane pilot recalled,
Jones’ first airplane ride,
Dallas Scarborough recalled,
Jones becomes president of West Texas Chamber of Commerce,
Arthur P. Duggan recalled,
West Texas Chamber of Commerce and Texas Tech.
 

'''Tape 7, Side 2:''' Blank
 

'''Tape 8, Side 1:''' Highway Bond issues in Dickens County area (1917),
Locating and naming of Spur Texas,
Mail service to Spur,
From Colorado City,
From Dickens Texas,
Spur’s attempts to become county seat,
Cost of early building construction at Texas Tech
Spur Railroads,
Attempted connection with Crosbyton-South Plains
Railroad (1914),
Stamford and Northwestern Railroad,
Discusses Spur’s attempts to gain county seat (1921),
Discussion of personal information book,
Elevation figures and their utilization,
Freight shipment records (1929),
Miles of fencing,
Insurance key rates of 53 cents (1930),
Swenson Ranch figures,
Difference between Swenson Brothers and Swenson
and Sons operations,
Names and locations of ranch mills,
Notes on appraisal of Swenson estate,
Sales records,
Tank locations,
Widths of streets in Spur,
County seat information,
Water Works bonds.
 

'''Tape 8, Side 2:''' Comments about weather,
Snowstorm (January 11, 1918),
Founding of Texas Tech,
Belief in education,
Realization of need,
Governor Neff’s veto of first bill and reaction thereto,
Recalls Mortimer Chitwood and Curry Holden’s
relationship,
Initiator of movement to establish college,
Jones as President of West Texas Chamber of
Commerce,
Homer Wade,
Prospect of location site at Spur,
Personal work with legislature,
Work in establishing college,
Member of Board of Directors,
Priorities considered in starting of school,
Selection of President.
 

'''Tape 9, Side 1:''' Architect and style selection,
Cornerstone laying ceremony,
Regents’ visit to eastern schools (January 1924),
Early emphasis on agriculture,
Influence of Seamen A. Knapp,
President Horn’s conception of Tech,
Tech has fulfilled its purpose,
Discussion of current turmoil on campuses,
Changes in boards of directors,
Qualities of members,
Effect of politics,
Modern problems of schools different,
Greek-letter fraternities,
Area resentful toward,
Jones in favor as matter of prestige,
Stamp-out duplication campaign during Depression,
Jealousy factor,
Early provisions for supervision of student life,
Dean Doak’s influence,
Dean Allen,
Housing,
Working with President Knapp,
Knapp’s broad conception,
Jones’ selection as President,
No campaign attempts,
Political back-biting at Tech,
Texas Technological College Foundation established (1939),
Late establishment,
Good start,
Organization of Faculty-Advisory Committee,
Effectiveness,
Aiding World War II effort,
Student enlistment,
Effect on college,
Japanese language instruction,
Board resolution (1942),
Attainment of 309th training detachment,
Other aids to effort,
Presentation of first library books,
Jones gave one of first agriculture scholarships,
Jones Stadium,
Chairman of Financing Committee,
$100,000 gift,
Tom Gaston’s influence,
Jones’ connections with Tech after retirement,
His philanthropy.
 

'''Tape 9, Side 2:''' Blank
 

'''Tape 10, Side 1:''' [William Sidney Porter’s (O. Henry) map of Kent and
Garza County,
Use of map in Spur Ranch suit against Matador Land
and Cattle Company (1917)
Result of suit],
[Note: This section was erased by error, July 24, 1971],
Colonel Howell M. Estes, Jr.,
Reese Air Force Base Commander (June 28, 1944-
November 15, 1945),
W. M. (Bill) Massie,
Vice president of Fort Worth National Bank,
President of Texas Bankers’ Association,
Jones’ association with Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Company,
Work in getting contract for Oklahoma City building,
First steel structure in Oklahoma,
Work with Jacques Steel Company,
Joe Ward of Wichita Falls,
Engineer whose hobby was to dress as a clown,
Ed Clapp, financial advisor to William Randolph Hearst,
Killed himself,
The boll weevil menace,
Problems in control of boll weevil,
E. P. Swenson,
Early stockholder in Spur National Bank,
Other stockholders mentioned,
S. A. Swenson,
E. P. Ripley,
B. F. Yoakum,
Frank Stillman,
Swenson’s supervision of Spur Ranch land sales,
Swensons divide ranch acreage,
Disposal of Spur Lands,
Jones’ appointment to West Point,
Takes physical at Fort Leavenworth and was rejected,
Doctors discuss heart murmur.
 

'''Tape 10, Side 2:''' Blank
 

'''Range Dates:''' 1880s-1971

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1909-1945

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Jones, Clifford Bartlett

2015-01-05T19:07:27Z

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'''Tape 1, Side 1:'''

 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:'''

 

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Jones, Addison 1976-06-01

2015-01-05T19:05:51Z

Carrie:

Addison Jones discusses life as a cowboy in the
early 1900s and the OS Ranch.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Addison Jones

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' June 1, 1976

'''Location:''' OS Ranch; Post, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Byron Price

'''Length:''' 1 hour, 30 minutes

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Early history,
Cowboy (10 years old),
Education,
Move cattle to Arkansas (1916),
Work in oil field (1917-1919),
Jeff Justice, grandfather,
Early work on ranch,
Maize fields,
Moving cattle,
Cook for ranch hands,
Cutting cattle,
Tent camps,
Worked for Slaughters,
Salaries of ranch hands,
Horse trading,
Incidents in cow punching.
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Cowboy gear,
Trail drive (1941),
Early roads on OS Ranch,
Horse buying on OS Ranch,
Old time cowboys (before 1900),
John B. Slaughter.
 

'''Range Dates:''' c. 1900-1941

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1916-1941

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Jones, Addison 1976-06-01

2015-01-05T19:04:35Z

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Joiner, Ernest 1989-12-29

2015-01-05T19:04:06Z

Carrie:

Ernest Joiner discusses newspaper business,
small-town life, and politics in west Texas, California, and New Mexico.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Ernest Joiner

'''Additional Parties Recorded:''' Carol Joiner (Daughter)

'''Date:''' December 29, 1989

'''Location:''' Carrizozo, New Mexico

'''Interviewer:''' Janet Neugebauer

'''Length:''' 2 hours, 50 minutes

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Joiner Ernest,
Born Seymour, Texas August 20 1911,
Grade school at Boise City Oklahoma,
Grammar and high school at Dalhart Texas,
College,
University of New Mexico for 2 years,
Transfer to Texas Tech University and degree,
Lived with brother in Idalou Texas,
Years at Texas Tech,
Elected editor of student paper Toreador,
Studied political science and journalism,
Louise Allen wife of a Dean,
University of New Mexico (again),
Entered 5years after high school,
Freshman hazings his opposition,
Five volcanos prank,
His brothers fireworks,
One of buddies now district judge in
Portales,
Texas Tech (again),
Journalism,
Cecil Horne and Louise Allen,
Dean James D. Allen,
He fired as editor of Toreador,
President of university was
Clifford B. Jones,
Re-installed as editor with
pressure from students,
Student body
president was Stanley,
In more trouble due to “worst
teacher survey”,
Dean Adams of
Engineering Department,
He fired again as
editor by administration,
Student body
president refused to sign checks,
Football coach was Pete Cauthon,
“Outlaw” (independent) football team,
He wrote term
papers for players, $10 each,
Re-installed again as editor,
Administration
questioned his UNM credits,
Cleared him on graduation night,
President Jones
awarded him diploma,
“Happiest day of my life Joiner”,
Overheard in line by Waggoner Carr,
Waggoner Carr,
Later Attorney General of
Texas,
Carr got “bum deal” in
politics,
Watergate and
John Mitchell,
Carr attacked by Republicans,
Sharpstown
Scandal and Preston Smith,
After graduation from Texas Tech,
Personnel manager of Corp of
Engineers at Galveston,
War broke out and enlisted in
Air Corp after Pearl Harbor,
Married and
expecting Carol,
In infantry and basic at Fort Smith Arkansas,
Paratroopers then Air Corp again.
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Joiner Ernest (again),
He bought Ralls Banner newspaper in 1945,
Relatives in area included Flem T. Gillespie,
He stayed 14 years with Ralls Banner,
Published initally in Crosbyton due to
repairs,
Small-town newpaper man experiences,
Beer election controversy about 1947,
He caught the sheriff boot-legging,
Barber in Lorenzo told him of death threat,
He was shot while sitting in home by
person in sheriffs car,
Walker Watkins, “witty wag” of Ralls,
Petition to replace sheriff
with such poor shooting skill,
He complained to District Attorney in
Lubbock but no charges,
Concealed gun request to Attorney Lloyd
(Mike) Wicker Jr.,
Wicker offered .25 caliber
gun from desk,
Pistol off Italian officer in World War II,
Joiner kept the pistol until
recently then gave to Stan,
Stan has died but
Stan’s daughter has the gun,
Fake Mexican ambassador incident,
He was at Sam Spacek’s house for late
bridge party,
Prank calls to Ralls
store-owners for repairs of car etc,
Stores open at 11
PM,
Roy Able of car dealership mad at Joiner,
Smuggling Christmas beer to Ralls from Amarillo,
First fellows apprehended in Plainview,
He flew his plane to Amarillo for second
effort,
He bragged to taxi driver in
Amarillo,
He loaded booze in plane and
filed flight plan to Ralls,
Law enforcement
at Ralls landing strip,
He
landed at Lovington New Mexico,
Returned to Ralls the next day,
Ralls Banner newspaper (again),
Circulation grew from 500 to 8,000,
To all states and 8 foreign
countries,
He was elected president of South Plains
Press Association,
Officer in Texas Press
Association,
He was written up in a 1956 Time Magazine
and newspapers,
He moved to California for 20 years,
Manager of Modern Veterinary Practice in
Santa Barbara,
After two years he bought Sebastopol
Times,
Comparisons with Ralls paper
and readers.
 

'''Tape 2, Side 1:''' Joiner Ernest (again),
He continued his blunt style in California,
Local style in Ralls,
Alan Shivers,
He was in California from 1962 to 1982,
Strong position against
“hippie” causes,
Effect of social changes on minorities and
women,
U. S. Constitution gives all people
equality,
He returned to New Mexico,
Lincoln County Times newspaper bought,
He sold California paper and Taos paper
already sold,
He spent 2 years in Oregon,
Highlights of current paper,
Child abuse in local schools,
Local police records,
Printing “dump of the week”
picture,
Economic future in Carrizozo is bleak,
Holloman Air Force Base was
rejected,
Local rancher Albert B. Fall in Teapot
Dome scandal,
Local establishment boss is Johnson
Stearns,
Fired by Southern Pacific for
stealing peaches,
Stearns opposed to growth,
Peytons? Pharmacy
steps,
Comparison of role of rural weekly vs.
urban daily editor,
California nuclear power at
Bodega Bay stopped,
Fifty year class reunion at Texas Tech,
People had not fundamentally changed,
Preston Smith sat at his table,
Claimed Joiner helped elect
him governor,
Joiner never
voted for Smith,
(ends after 25 minutes).
 

'''Tape 2, Side 2:''' Joiner Ernest (again),
Bodega Bay Power Plant project (again),
He favored nuclear but opposed site due to
pristine area,
Open records laws,
Lawsuit of Joiner vs. Sebastopol,
California,
City Attorney Mr. McDermott,
Joiner won the suit,
Ralls Reunion in August 1986,
“Nothing interesting happened since Joiner
left”,
Ralls Board of Education and Ralls Banner,
He was bared from open meeting,
Published false story about
$5 million bond issue,
The most important role of a newspaper,
Get readers to think for themselves,
(ends after 12 minutes).
 

'''Tape 3, Side 1:''' Joiner, Ernest (again),
University of New Mexico (again),
His brother with State Corporation Commission in Santa
Fe,
Request to Governor Clyde Tingley for UNM
student job,
Governor called President
Zimmerman at UNM,
He was met at bus station by Tom
Popejoy--later UNM president,
Joiner was 1st UNM Postmaster
at $75/month,
Election fraud in Albuquerque,
He was president of Young Democrats,
U.S. Senator Dennis Chavez,
Orange crate full of money,
Mexicans in truck to 8
polling places,
Dance at El Fidel Hotel,
Sheriff seized ballots and
burned them,
Ralls Banner (again),
Burned in early 1950’s,
Donations by townspeople,
Drugstore owner--not Troy Payne, Bill Anderson or
Dismukes,
Belcher financed rebuilding,
Salvaged only old press,
Bank gave unlimited credit,
J. M. McGlaughlin,
President of Rotary
International,
Segregation in Ralls-“The Black Honor Roll”,
[?Daughter Carol speaking],
Describes Time Magazine article,
Drinking fountains,
[Ernest Joiner speaking again],
Ernest Joiners father had a restaurant,
Blacks ate in kitchen,
“Seperate but not Equal”,
Affirmative Action wrong way to address,
Oakland California bankers,
UNM with hispanics,
“I want equality, not special privileges for anyone”,
Minority solution is education and training,
Song “Goodnight Irene”,
Ralls cafe loudspeakers,
He busted record on floor,
Charlie Guy (Charles A. Guy),
Friend and reporter,
Successor was Kenneth ?Maine,
He died about a year ago,
Considered doing forward to Joiner’s book,
The Establishment,
More entrenched in small towns,
Ralls (again),
Claude Adams was mayor and wrote Sebasatopol Chamber of
Commerce,
“Thanks for taking Joiner away”,
Joiner left Ralls “3 jumps ahead of a posse”,
Five years later welcomed back,
Craig McDonald, rancher between Ralls and Lubbock,
Offered to set up Joiner again in Ralls,
Small town politics,
[?Daughter speaking again],
She was in law school in 1974,
Letter from attorney in Sonoma County,
Asked her to have Joiner
“back off” attorneys,
His dislike of lawyers,
“I would prefer my daughter
be a prositute than lawyer”.
 

'''Tape 3, Side 2:'''

 

'''Tape 4, Side 1:''' Joiner Ernest (again),
Ralls Banner (again),
Judge Victor H. Lindsey story,
TV repair man was dishonest,
Good set and charged Joiner
$75,
Joiner published article and was sued for
libel,
Young attorney helped at pre-trial
conference,
Judge Lindsey was “Scrooge right out of
Dickens”,
Agreed with Joiner about
dishonest man,
Years later, Joiner at U. S. Senator’s
office in Washington DC,
Senator now practices law in
Austin,
Judge Lindsey story in
Harvard Law Review,
Lincoln County politics now,
Political Science professor from UNM article,
Lincoln County in 3rd world, with Patrone
system,
No local letters to editor are signed,
Patrone system (again),
Also in other areas of state such as
Espanola,
Open records law (again),
Mayor opposition,
Johnson Stern (again),
Ben Hall State Representative,
Joe Skeene Congressman more impartial,
Fort Stanton development,
Not affected by Patrone system,
Developer R. L. Anderson not in local
system,
Investigative reporter needed,
Joiner has relation with ABC TV affiliate
in Roswell,
Local city council meeting,
Young people leaving the area,
Jack ?Bukey now head of library at Mayo
Clinic in Minnesota.
 

'''Tape 4, Side 2:''' Joiner Ernest (again),
Property values and land ownership in Lincoln County,
Hide-away from urban areas,
Sam Donaldson and George Schultz,
President of a Chicago bank,
(ends after 5 minutes).
 

'''Range Dates:''' 1911-1989

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1935-1989

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2015-01-05T18:54:58Z

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Johnstone, Albert Sidney 1973-07-11

2015-01-05T18:53:32Z

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Albert Sidney Johnstone discusses his job as a
Dallas park patrolman.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Albert Sidney Johnstone

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' July 11, 1973

'''Location:''' Dallas, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Harry Jebsen, Patricia Hogan

'''Length:''' 40 minutes

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Began job with Dallas parks (1939),
Describes problems requiring patrol at parks,
Goodwill established at Fair Park Civic Center,
Reviews promotions in park patrol,
Past organization of patrol system related,
Uniform of patrolman described,
Recalls areas of patrol and trouble areas,
White Rock Lake patrol and problems discussed,
Mentions ghost of White Rock Lake,
Biggest problems in recent years determined,
Comments on alcohol problems in parks,
Vandalism problems reviewed.
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Discusses effectiveness of park patrol,
Relationship with city police mentioned,
Lists qualities desired in new applicants.
 

'''Range Dates:''' 1939-1973

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1939-1973

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2015-01-05T18:52:20Z

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Johnston, Danny 1998-11-11

2015-01-05T18:51:32Z

Carrie:

Danny Johnston, prominent Lubbock businessman,
civic leader and board member of Methodist Hospital, discusses the Lubbock
business environment and the merger of Methodist and St. Mary’s Hospitals.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Danny Johnston

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' November 11, 1998

'''Location:''' Lubbock, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Fred Allison

'''Length:''' 50 minutes

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Danny Johnston background,
Born: Lubbock, Texas (1951),
Attended Lubbock schools,
Maedgen and Rush elementary schools,
Coronado High School,
Texas Tech University (graduated 1974),
Majored in Business and Marketing,
Work at First National Bank (1974-1979),
Joined father’s business (1979),
Parents: Joe Bob and Dottie Johnston,
Perspective on Lubbock,
Changes,
Growth and expansion,
Small town atmosphere with good quality of life,
Texas Tech is "Crown Jewel",
Economy,
Stability,
Manufacturing,
Stability,
Banking experience,
Small business climate,
Labor force limits large scale industry,
‘Support’ business focused,
Medicine,
Texas Tech’s potential for high tech industry,
Lubbock economic stability (again),
Impact of agriculture,
Little dependence on oil and gas,
Unskilled labor force (again),
Efforts to train mechanics,
Liaison with schools,
Demand for mechanics,
Involvement with Methodist Hospital,
Joined Board of Trustees (1987),
Requirements for members,
Relationship between Methodist Church and Methodist Hospital,
Control, ownership and liability given up by Church,
Court case that established precedent,
Effect on merger with St. Mary’s Hospital,
Danny Johnston (again),
Travel throughout Northwest Texas,
Conference of Methodist Church with Alan White
explaining merger,
Visits,
District meetings,
Presentation of issues,
Conference delegates widely supported merger,
Ministry in health care,
Involvement without direct management,
Concerns of those opposed to merger,
Lack of understanding of modern health
environment,
Name change,
Loyalty to Methodist Hospital,
Changes,
Final relationship between Hospital and Church,
Mainly religious aspects indigent care,
Background of merger,
Intense competition,
Doctors pursued by both hospitals,
Advertising,
Changing nature of health care,
Expansion into rural areas,
Cuts in Medicare and third party payers,
Unique character of West Texas,
Need for hospital to cover large geographical area,
Competition in rural areas (again),
Doctors,
Patients,
Health providers,
St. Mary’s physician based focus,
Costs,
Agreements made with doctors,
Methodist Hospital’s management agreements,
with the community,
Success of each hospital.
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Background on merger (continued),
Influential individuals in merger,
Hospital Boards conducted actual merger,
Role of Alan White,
Other options beside merger,
Benefits of merging with St. Mary’s,
50/50 control,
Methodist Hospital board still intact,
Level of competition after merger,
Little change,
Now regional and national,
Most serious competitors,
Amarillo Texas,
Mergers,
Helicopter service,
Benefits of merger,
Less duplication of services,
Competition with University Medical Center,
Different type,
Indigent care compared among hospitals,
Covenant returning 10% back to community,
Merger issues,
Hospital cultural issues,
History and background of hospitals,
Theological problems not troublesome,
Similar goals of each church,
Working relationship between each hospital,
Theological issues (again),
Bishop to bishop,
Financial issues,
50/50 control,
Challenge for the future for Covenant,
Competition at the national level,
Medicare cuts,
Importance of political figures,
Need to remain flexible,
Texas Hospital Association lobbying efforts,
National health care.
 

'''Range Dates:''' 1959-1998

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1995-1998

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2015-01-05T18:48:16Z

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Johnson, W R 1968-04-14

2015-01-05T18:46:34Z

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W. R. Johnson relates technical information on both
road building and the oil companies in operation near Odessa. He includes
specific dates, locations and individuals’ names.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' W. R. Johnson

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' April 14, 1968

'''Location:''' Odessa, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' J. M. Skaggs

'''Length:''' 45 minutes

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Odessa (1940),
Listing of oil companies,
Population,
Post Office location,
Laying roads,
Techniques,
Mule and horse teams,
Moving dirt,
Early hands and contractors,
Oil field locations,
Moving rigs,
Falling derrick incident,
Heavy equipment,
Steel rigs—introduction,
Gene Rumbaugh, biography,
Largest companies,
Gene Rumbaugh (again),
Beginning,
Gassing incident,
Practical jokes,
Snake in a dinner bucket,
Rattlesnake,
Number of black workers,
Automatic batteries,
Odessa (again),
Growth,
Road to Midland,
Road to Crane,
Last steam rig.
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Blank
 

'''Range Dates:''' 1940-1968

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1940-1968

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2015-01-05T18:43:34Z

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Johnson, Tom 1972-08-15

2015-01-05T18:42:34Z

Carrie:

Tom Johnson, former Postex mill worker, discusses
his view on Postex policies and relates his experiences in the mill.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Tom Johnson

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' August 15, 1972

'''Location:''' Post, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Jeff Townsend

'''Length:''' 30 minutes

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Labor "lay-off" during Depression recalled,
Relates changes in mall complex and processing,
Discussion of labels and quality,
Mention of company services to its employees,
Burlington policy reviewed,
Labor union activities examined,
Explores working conditions and policies,
Union activities discussed (again),
Profit-sharing plan cited,
Mentions labor policy.
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Blank
 

'''Range Dates:''' 1930s-1972

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1930s-1940s

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2015-01-05T18:41:18Z

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Johnson, Thomas 1998-10-30

2015-01-05T18:39:25Z

Carrie:

Thomas Johnson discusses his work as an attorney
for several Lubbock Independent School District civil rights cases.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Thomas Johnson

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' October 30, 1998

'''Location:''' Lubbock, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Fred Allison

'''Length:''' 1 hour, 35 minutes

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Thomas Johnson
Born: Danville, Illinois (1939)
Raised in Indiana
Father: a physician
Indiana University
Was encouraged to attend law school because his best
friend/fraternity brother attended law school
University of Texas Law School (1963-1966)
Lubbock, Texas
Moved there after law school and began his practice
Army (1961-1963)
Reserves during Vietnam conflict
Fortunate not to have been called
University of Texas Law School (again)
Lubbock (again)
Practicing law in Lubbock since 1966
University of Texas Law School (again)
Training
Study of law
Lubbock (again)
Reasons for choosing Lubbock
Weather
Law Practice: McWhorter, Cobb and Johnson
Lubbock Bar Association
Good Lawyers
Charles Cobb
Tried lawsuits
Litigation since 1977
Lubbock Independent School District (LISD)
A client of McWhorter, Cobb and Johnson
Very little litigation up until the 1970s
Lawsuits against LISD
Civil rights
Student rights
Desegregation
Equal access
Desegregation
Reasons for desegregation
Hal Woodward (1970)
Federal district court judge
Phases of litigation (1977)
Deliberate segregation by LISD
Precedence in cases
Busing
CASS’s intervention neighborhood organization
Magnet schools
Tool to help desegregation,
Approved in 1978,
CASS (again),
Hal Woodward (again),
Magnet schools (again),
Lubbock School Board and the School Administration,
Changes due to litigation of desegregation,
Lubbock (again),
Busing,
School closings,
Achieve desegregation,
Too small to keep open,
LISD’s position.
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' LISD position (continued),
Neighborhood school policy,
No intentional segregation,
Neighborhood school policy (again),
Struck down in the South,
Many landmark cases helped strike this defense,
Federal Government sued the school district not the city,
Unitary Status and LISD,
Lubbock (again),
Emotions of the citizens,
Social issues involved with the desegregation case,
School closings (again),
Carroll Thompson Junior High,
Lubbock and desegregation attempts,
William Bradford Reynolds,
Assistant U. S. Attorney General for Civil Rights,
Opinions,
Declaration of the Unitary Status,
Presidential administrations,
Opinions,
Lines of Authority with civil rights case,
Justice Department files suit for the government,
Hal Woodward (again),
Non-partial judge,
Filed in 1970, dismissed in 1991,
Longest litigation in this part of the country,
Equal access case,
School prayer in regards to LISD (1979),
Lubbock Civil Liberties Union filed suit in the,
federal district court,
Claim: school prayer violates First Amendment.
 

'''Tape 2, Side 1:''' Equal access case (continued),
1981-1982: court reversed Woodward’s decision
found school prayer is unconstitutional,
Lubbock ACLU v LISD,
Petitioned the U. S. Supreme Court,
Leon Jaworsky,
U. S. Supreme Court,
Decided not to go through with the case,
The U. S. Supreme Court took a case similar to the
LISD case; found it constitutional for religious,
affiliated groups to meet before and after school on
campus,
Separation of church and state,
Precedence in cases,
Civil Rights Effort,
Student Dress Code for LISD,
Defenses for school boards,
Student Dress Codes (again),
Single Member school districts (1970s-1980s),
Midland Texas,
Case involving single districts,
Effects on School Board concerning single member districts,
Lubbock (again),
School buildings all equal,
School bus and train wreck (1973),
Littlefield Texas,
One of the largest accidents of this kind in the nation,
on U. S. Highway 385,
7 children died 16 seriously injured,
Lawsuit,
Against the Santa Fe Railroad,
Settled out of court,
Johnson defended Santa Fe Railroad,
Changes in Settlement Laws,
Lubbock Bar Association (again),
Involvement.
 

'''Tape 2, Side 2:''' Lubbock Bar Association (continued),
Ethics,
Growth.
 

'''Range Dates:''' 1939-1998

'''Bulk Dates:''' c. 1970-1980s

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2015-01-05T18:32:03Z

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Johnson, Ralph 1983-09-01

2015-01-05T18:31:31Z

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Ralph Johnson discusses his involvement in farming
in the Carazalia Valley of New Mexico.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Ralph Johnson

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' September 1, 1983

'''Location:''' Carazalia Valley, New Mexico

'''Interviewer:''' Richard Mason

'''Length:''' 50 minutes

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Farming (early 1950s),
Irrigation,
Cotton industry,
Marketing,
Varieties,
Production yields (1960s),
Irrigation,
Vegetable raising,
Onions,
Marketing,
Labor,
Irrigation (continued),
Depth of water,
Seasonal schedule,
Determinates,
Energy,
Types,
Cost increase over years,
Prohibition,
Soil,
Planting process,
Productive capability,
Laser leveling,
Potential for grapes,
Predictions for future production in valley,
Cotton,
Maize,
Insect and disease problems,
Vegetables,
Cotton,
Corn production,
Marketing,
Uses,
Feedlot (1950s),
Breaking out land in valley,
Development of Agri-business in valley,
Fertilizer,
Types and application.
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2''' Irrigation (again),
Salinity of water,
Acid treatment,
Development of the valley for agriculture,
Land sales,
Problems of agriculture in Pecos Valley,
Vegetable raising (again),
Onions (again),
Types grown,
Marketing,
Cost and profit,
Cooperative,
Mechanization,
Cotton industry (again),
Modules,
Deming Cooperative,
Volumes ginned,
Ginning various types of cotton,
Cooperative accomplishments,
Pima cotton,
Prices,
Production yields,
Future potential for farmers,
Southwestern Irrigated Growers.
 

'''Range Dates:''' 1918-1983

'''Bulk Dates:''' c. 1950-1983

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2015-01-05T18:27:30Z

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Johnson, Mr and Mrs Warren 1974-05-03

2015-01-05T18:25:57Z

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The Johnsons, early Plains farmers, discuss their
experiences and farming operations during the 1920s. Mr. Johnson also
reviews his career with the Lubbock Postal service.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Mr. and Mrs. Warren Johnson

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' May 3, 1974

'''Location:''' Idalou, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Jeff Townsend

'''Length:''' 1 hour, 20 minutes

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Family backgrounds discussed,
Estacado community recalled,
Sheep raising marketing joke on "all-weather" sheep,
Milo harvester patent supplanted by plant breeding,
Harvester’s mechanized principle discussed,
Other innovations cited,
Milo types reviewed,
Picking cotton during influenza epidemic (1918),
Armistice recalled (November 11 1918),
Milo development thresher crews and operation examined,
Visit to Taiwan noted,
Reasons for not growing cotton explained,
Rattlesnake anecdote told,
Early medical care cited,
Heavy weeds recalled.
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Problems with insects examined,
Weeds and insects related to years with heavy rainfall,
Mesquite grubbing resulting from 1918 blizzard described,
Discussion of farm labor,
Early farm equipment noted,
Flea and fly problems grasshopper stories told,
Decade of 1920s reviewed,
Cleaning out barn and its use for fertilizer remembered,
Mention of cooperatives,
Early water wells mentioned,
Attitude toward tractors expressed,
Attempts to grow Formosan watermelons,
Recollections of early cotton marketing,
Construction of earthen tanks examined,
Use of cow chips coal described,
Use of guns discussed,
Electrical systems reviewed.
 

'''Tape 2, Side 1:''' Sod crop concept of cultivation described,
Description of one-row plow,
Experience with runaway horse described,
Sod crop clarification given,
Prairie fire recalled,
Weeds and heavy rainfall , Russian thistles recalled,
Work with Lubbock Post Office since 1928 reviewed,
Family history given,
Impressions of Taiwan presented.
 

'''Tape 2, Side 2:''' Impressions of Taiwan (continued),
Social life in early farming community discussed.
 

'''Range Dates:''' 1918-1974

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1918-1928

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2015-01-05T18:22:19Z

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Johnson, Mabel Becton 1977-10-28

2014-12-18T22:40:35Z

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Mabel Johnson talks about her early life in West
Texas.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Mabel Becton Johnson

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' October 28, 1977

'''Location:''' Idalou, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Bobby Weaver

'''Length:''' 35 minutes

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Fencing land (1908),
Farming,
Livestock,
Alfalfa,
Cattle,
House chores,
Garden,
Orchard,
School,
Bledsoe Texas,
Hired hands,
Burned cow chips,
Trip to town,
Freighting,
World War I,
Telephones (before 1907),
Church,
College of Industrial Arts,
Denton Texas,
Roads,
Dr. Olton’s buggy,
Parents,
Brother’s death (1908).
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' House and barn (1908),
Land for lumber,
Wind,
Winters.
 

'''Range Dates:''' Early 1900s

'''Bulk Dates:''' Early 1900s

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2014-12-18T22:39:15Z

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Johnson, L T 1998-12-04

2014-12-18T22:38:25Z

Carrie:

X-ray technician L. T. Johnson talks about the time
he spent in the military during World War II. He also talks about the
x-ray business and different hospitals around the Lubbock area.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' L. T. Johnson

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' December 4, 1998

'''Location:''' Lubbock, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Fred Allison

'''Length:''' 1 hour, 30 minutes

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' [First minute of cassette is blank],
L. T. Johnson,
Born in Kansas City Missouri (1927),
Moved to Hemphill County Texas at age 6,
Father,
Postal worker,
Officer in the Army and Navy,
Parents divorced when he was 6,
Hemphill County Texas,
School,
Graduated (1943),
World War II years,
L. T. Johnson (again),
University of Texas,
Attended one year,
Joined the Navy (1944),
First interest in medical field,
Navy,
Basic training, San Diego California,
Hospital Apprentice,
Marine Corps duty,
Relations with Marine Corps,
Anecdote,
Pacific front,
Okinawa,
Iwo Jima,
Flag raising.
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Marines,
Attitude toward whistlers,
Leadership,
Iwo Jima (again),
Combat,
Okinawa (again),
Went back to the U. S. and was discharged,
Friona Texas,
Family moved after selling farm,
[Begins to get hard to understand Johnson],
Amarillo Texas,
Worked at a dental clinic and dental lab,
Opinions of dental lab,
First involvement in becoming an x-ray technician,
Attending college,
[Extremely hard to understand Johnson]
Muleshoe Texas,
West Plains Medical Center,
First job working with x-rays,
Opinions,
West World Community Health Care,
Started administrating West Plains Medical
Center,
Went bankrupt and closed,
Opened again one year later,
[Hard to understand Johnson],
Wife Nam (?),
Story about first meeting.
 

'''Tape 2, Side 1:''' West World Community Health Care (again),
Muleshoe Texas,
Hospital,
Relationship with Methodist Hospital,
Indigent care,
University Medical Center,
X-ray technology,
Changes,
CAT scans,
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging),
Rural hospitals,
Amherst and Littlefield Texas,
Financial problems,
Medicare,
Capacity,
St. Mary’s and Methodist Hospitals,
Move to smaller communities,
McClanahan (?),
Bruce Purdy (?),
Merger of St. Mary’s and Methodist Hospitals,
Opinions,
Patient at Methodist Hospital,
Experience,
Medicine in Lubbock, Texas,
Opinions.
 

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'''Range Dates:''' 1927-1998

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1944-1998

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2014-12-18T22:35:40Z

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Johnson, Moore and Allen Townsend Sr 1976-06-04

2014-12-18T22:34:59Z

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There are two copies of this same tape. On Side 1,
Allen Townsend Sr. discusses his childhood in Llano County. On Side 2,
Judge Moore Johnson discusses stagecoach robberies and Indian problems in
the county.

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'''Interviewee Name:''' Judge Moore Johnson and Allen R. Townsend Sr.

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' June 4, 1976

'''Location:''' Llano, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Allan R.Townsend Jr.

'''Length:''' 50 minutes

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Allen R. Townsend, Sr. [Speaker],
Born: November 6 1890 near the Llano River,
Childhood memories,
Church event,
"Trip Around the World",
Food from different countries served,
Tornado hit Llano,
Damages to hotel,
Other damage,
Fishing,
Natural fish trap,
Buildings described,
Book by Wilbur Oatman discussed,
Moved to Dallas, Texas (1904),
Book by Irene Marshall King discussed,
Hotel discussed,
Minnie, chambermaid,
Dancing discussed,
Anecdote about getting drunk,
Manuscript Townsend working on,
Hotel in Kingsland Texas,
Friends in Kingsland,
Incident that occurred while swimming,
Navy experiences,
Eves Hotel,
Delivered meat as a child,
Incident on icy street,
Hurt his leg,
Moore family,
Townsend lived with them for a time,
Chores,
Wages,
Tom Moore,
Ranch,
Cattle,
Horses,
Brand,
Harness racing,
Walkman,
Saddle maker,
Prices.
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Moore Johnson [Narrator],
Robbery of stage in Llano County (1883),
Passengers named,
Robbery described,
Loot obtained by robbers,
Robbers captured tried and convicted,
Fight at Packsaddle between Indians and cowboys (August 1873),
Indians raiding ranches,
Cowboys who pursued are named,
Events of fight described,
Indians retreated leaving all their goods,
Last raid in Llano County,
Johnson family came to Llano County,
Settled in Legion Valley (1866),
Indians captured several women and children from Legion Valley,
Men pursued,
Details of pursuit,
Survivors.
 

'''Range Dates:''' 1866-1976

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1866-1940

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2014-12-18T22:32:09Z

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Johnson, James W 1972-07-10

2014-12-18T22:31:21Z

Carrie:

James W. Johnson, longtime resident of Howard
County, discusses area history and recalls the cattle shoot of the
Depression era.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' James W. Johnson

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' July 10, 1972

'''Location:''' Big Spring, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Paul Patterson

'''Length:''' 1 hour

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Family background,
Father went to Oklahoma with the Sooners,
Father immigrated from Ireland,
Father’s work for the railroad described,
Early Howard County sheriff recalled,
Railroad workers described,
Beginnings of the oil industry in Big Spring,
Recalls a hot air well,
Attended Texas A & M,
Early farming ventures described,
Drought of 1917-18 recalled,
Experiences with livestock and loco weed,
Cattle shoot of the Depression discussed,
Droughts recalled.
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Recalls being caught in a snowstorm,
Father once caught in a flood,
Operated a service station (1920s),
Financial problems of 1930s discussed,
Cattle operations described,
Cost of cattle leases,
Slaughters began selling their ranch land (1930s),
Lobo wolves in the area recalled.
 

'''Range Dates:''' 1917-1930s

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1917-1930s

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2014-12-18T22:30:16Z

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Johnson, James E 1971-06-24

2014-12-18T22:29:31Z

Carrie:

James E. Johnson, a county administrator during the
1930s, describes conditions in Armstrong County during the Depression of
those years.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' James E. Johnson

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' June 24, 1971

'''Location:''' Claude, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' David Nail

'''Length:''' 15 minutes

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Depression of the 1930s discussed,
Reviews conditions in the Claude area,
Cattle shoot recalled,
WPA projects explained,
Cattle shoot (again),
States opinion of Franklin D. Roosevelt,
Dust storms described.
 

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'''Range Dates:''' 1930s

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1930s

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2014-12-18T22:28:40Z

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Johnson, Hackberry 1976-03-31

2014-12-18T22:28:03Z

Carrie:

Hackberry Johnson discusses his early life and his
rodeo career. He requests that this tape not be used for commercial
purposes.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Hackberry Johnson

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' March 31, 1976

'''Location:''' Iraan, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Fred A. Carpenter

'''Length:''' 50 minutes

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Father,
Cattle drives,
Ranching,
Anecdotes,
Education,
Arizona (1902),
Fort Chapman Texas,
Anecdotes,
Crippled (1906),
Nickname,
Breaking horses,
Artificial limb,
First rodeo (1911),
Rodeo promotions (began 1916).
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Rodeos (continued),
Listed,
Buffalo,
Texas Tech rodeo,
R. B. MacAllister,
True West,
Name,
Joe Matthews,
Reynolds family,
Anecdotes,
Children,
Wife,
Anecdotes,
Indians,
Stories,
True West.
 

'''Range Dates:''' 1902-1976

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1902-1916

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Johnson, Hackberry 1976-03-31

2014-12-18T22:26:55Z

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Johnson, William R 1976-05-11

2014-12-18T22:26:14Z

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For an explanation of the restriction, please see
the William R. Johnson reference file folder.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Dr. William R. Johnson

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' May 11, 1976

'''Location:''' Lubbock, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Joanna Shurbet

'''Length:''' 3 hours, 45 minutes

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Restricted
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Restricted
 

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Johnson, William R 1976-05-11

2014-12-18T22:25:30Z

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Johnson, Don

2014-12-18T22:24:06Z

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Don Johnson, Executive Vice President of Plains
Cotton Growers, Inc., discusses the function of PCG, characteristics, new
developments and markets of Plains cotton agriculture, and the PCG’s
position on legislation involving cotton trailer registration.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Don Johnson

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' May 24, 1973; January 22, 1974

'''Location:''' Lubbock, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Jeff Townsend

'''Length:''' 1 hour, 45 minutes

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Family education and job background reviewed,
Goodpasture’s liquid fertilizer discussed,
Origin of work with Plains Cotton Growers,
Explains Plains Cotton Growers’ finance plan,
Prejudice against Plains cotton traced,
Comments on cotton allotment controversy,
Origins of prejudice against Plains cotton (again),
Discussion of micronaire and cotton research,
Educational function of PCG cited.
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Speculation on the character of Plains agriculture,
Bracero farm labor program recalled,
Mentions experiment stations and research grants,
Color a factor in Plains cotton classing and marketing,
Mechanized classing examined,
Names Plains ginning problems,
Notes membership drive success,
Present farm program explained,
Export markets listed,
Advertising program cited,
Examination of cotton bagging,
States attitudes toward Maid of Cotton contest,
Comments on export activities,
Discussion of synthetic competition.
 

'''Tape 2, Side 1:''' PCG position on cotton trailer legislation explained.
 

'''Tape 2, Side 2:''' Blank
 

'''Tape 3, Side 1:''' Discusses factors that resulted in move of Cotton,
Growers to 44th and Globe in Lubbock,
Names possible partners in new developments,
Foreign firms as well as local organization attracted
Enumerates likely sources of funds,
Administration of Rural Development Act by agency of federal government,
at a national level,
Reflects on Agricultural Act of 1973,
Agriculture leaders of High Plains pleased about 1973 crops,
Produced good feed grain and cotton crops,
Had good prices and strong demand,
Describes boll weevil program,
Infestations above Caprock Escarpment resulted in
starting program (1960),
Instituted Boll Weevil Guidepost Control program,
Reasons for many varieties of cotton in South Plains explained,
Area permits wide range of growing conditions,
Speculates on possibility of gins taking only one variety,
Some gins limit varieties to some extent for technical
reasons,
Thinks that centralized ginning process will lead to new developments,
Universal density bale will be for future,
Reviews open end spinning concept,
Attributes interest to producers and Plains cotton
growers,
Foreign investment welcomed,
Investigates market issues,
Wants more utilization of High Plains cotton abroad,
Markets have expanded domestically,
Determines status of broadcast cotton,
New programs outlined,
Emphasis on centers of market development,
Textile development advanced.
 

'''Tape 3, Side 2:''' Summarizes year 1973 for the cotton industry,
1974 challenges to the industry cited,
Assesses membership in organization,
1973 will have been one of bigger years,
Expansion anticipated in 1974 in numbers not area.
 

'''Range Dates:''' ?-1973

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1960-1973

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Johnson, Don

2014-12-18T22:21:27Z

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Joels, Bill

2014-12-18T22:20:47Z

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Bill Joels describes in detail his life and the
settlers of early Swisher County, Texas.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Bill Joels

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:'''

'''Location:''' Tulia, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' William A. Jordan

'''Length:''' 20 minutes

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Garbled,
Judge Word to Swisher County (1890),
Judge Hale (1901),
Farming,
Recalls Word and Hale,
Land owners Swisher County,
Settlers,
Parrish,
Tulia townsite (1887),
Settlers,
C. C. Slaughter Ranch,
Fencing,
Local ranches,
XIT,
Jim Carter,
Flag (C. T. Herring),
Star,
Circle,
Morrison and Newton, owners,
Slaughter’s involvement in Circle Ranch,
Division of property,
Railroad land,
Arrival of settlers,
Establishment of Circle Ranch,
Location,
Related to C. C. Slaughter.
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Blank
 

'''Range Dates:''' 1887-early 1900s

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1887-early 1900s

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2014-12-18T22:19:03Z

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Jimenez, Porfirio 1973-03-24

2014-12-18T22:18:22Z

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Railroad worker Porfirio Jimenez describes his
career and expresses attitudes toward his work and environment. Jimenez
became a citizen of the United States in 1971 after having lived in the
country over 40 years.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Porfirio Jimenez

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' March 24, 1973

'''Location:''' Lubbock, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Andrew Tijerina

'''Length:''' 1 hour

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' First moved to the South Plains (1929),
Work in Chicago recalled,
Work with railroads on the South Plains (1930s),
Railroad wages cited,
Agricultural work discussed,
Decision to stay in the United States and obtain citizenship examined,
Clothing diet mentioned,
Preference for speaking Spanish and other cultural preferences,
Achievements noted,
Moved to Lubbock (1947),
Examination of attitude toward Lubbock barrio,
Description of work and family.
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Migrant activity in Lubbock area described,
No animosity toward migrants claimed,
Occupations of Mexican-Americans surveyed,
Education of children reviewed,
Expresses contentment with environment,
Attitude toward education given,
Anecdote concerning family which returned to Mexico,
Attitude toward the term and concept of "Chicano",
Examination of feelings toward Mexican identity and gradual acculturation,
No discrimination claimed.
 

'''Range Dates:''' 1929-1973

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1929-1973

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2014-12-18T22:16:47Z

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Jimenez, Mr and Mrs Bruno 1970-08-24

2014-12-18T22:15:58Z

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The Jimenezes recall their experiences during the
Lubbock tornado of May 11, 1970.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Mr. and Mrs. Bruno Jimenez

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' August 24, 1970

'''Location:''' Lubbock, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Charles Adams

'''Length:''' 25 minutes

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Bruno Jimenez address (202 N. Ave. L),
Storm,
No warning,
Hail,
Shelter,
House,
Windows,
Flying debris,
Injuries,
Damages,
Weather,
Shelter,
Camper,
Weather (again),
Description of damage,
Neighbor’s house,
Death of acquaintance,
Hospital,
Items salvaged,
Injuries,
Neighbors,
Ambulance and police,
Losses,
Salvaging,
Damage,
Children attitudes,
Cherry Point,
FHA Housing,
Buy a new house.
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Blank
 

'''Range Dates:''' 1970

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1970

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Jimenez, Mr and Mrs Bruno 1970-08-24

2014-12-18T22:14:43Z

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Jette, Tom 1971-08-11

2014-12-18T22:13:44Z

Carrie:

Tom Jette, coach at Devine, Texas, relates a tale
about a horse race between "Old Blue" and a thoroughbred racehorse.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Tom Jette

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' August 11, 1971

'''Location:''' Devine, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Perry McWilliams

'''Length:''' 15 minutes

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Story concerning a horse race from Kermit to Wink.
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Blank
 

'''Range Dates:''' 1971

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1971

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2014-12-18T22:12:57Z

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Jerden, Bertie Alexander 1985-09-15

2014-12-18T22:11:59Z

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Bertie Jerden discusses her career as a
schoolteacher in and around Lubbock County.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Bertie Alexander Jerden

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' September 15, 1985

'''Location:''' Wolfforth, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Richard Mason

'''Length:''' 40 minutes

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Parents,
To Lubbock County (1901),
Reasons,
Moving,
Settling in,
Father’s job on McCrummon Ranch,
Renting land north of Lubbock,
Return to Hunt County Texas,
Education,
Return to West Texas,
Barton Community,
Reed Community Hale County,
Carlisle Community,
Teacherage,
Meeting and marrying Sterling Jerden,
Move to Whiteface Cochran County,
Breaking out land,
First crop,
Move to Slide Community,
Barton Community,
School term,
Thanksgiving Day (1926),
School facility,
Student body,
Teacherage,
Yearbook,
Consolidation of schools,
Singings Barton Community,
Rhythm band.
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Rhythm band (continued),
Friendship school district,
Origin and growth,
Model-T Fords,
Slide Community (again),
Tech teacher in Lubbock County.
 

'''Range Dates:''' 1901-1985

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1910-1940

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2014-12-18T22:10:25Z

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Jensen, Robert 1986-03-24

2014-12-18T22:09:18Z

Carrie:

Robert Jensen reminisces about his childhood
and career.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Robert Jensen

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' March 24, 1986

'''Location:'''

'''Interviewer:''' Deborah Wiggins

'''Length:''' 45 minutes

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Jensen Robert (Bob),
b. Brooklyn New York January 10 1916,
Age 6 moved to Long Island,
Muskrat hunting,
Lived in last town of Queens,
Old Dodge touring car and Sunday drives,
Father worked National City Bank in New York City,
Fishing Sunday afternoons,
Winter- sheepskin coat row boats,
Smoked fish and night fishing,
Spear-fishing at Rockport Beach,
Catching clam oyster and scallops,
Mother cook fish 3-4 times/week,
Mothers ?Grandfather,
Came around Civil War from Germany,
Wheelwright,
In NYC worked at cider mill,
Grocery store at Brooklyn Bridge site,
Danish Grandfather,
Sailor from Copenhagen to Germany,
In New York break draft horses for wagons,
Family moved to suburb of Philadelphia Pennsylvania,
Father quit working for the bank,
Just prior to Depression,
Graduated high school (1935 or 1936) at Upper Darby Pennsylvania,
Work at restaurant,
Dishwasher and make ice cream/candy,
Course at A & M for multi-lithe operator,
Printing jobs before the War,
Passed Civil Service test,
Moved to Washington DC,
Enlisted in Military,
Shipyard at Philadelphia,
Boot camp at Bainbridge Maryland,
Rank of 1st Class Petty Officer,
After war went into military reserves with regrets,
Called back up for Korean War,
Most of 14 months in Hawaii.
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Jensen Robert (continued),
Helen is wife’s name,
Back to Government Work,
Tariff Commission in Washington DC,
Print Tariff forms,
Fish hook import issue,
Building at 8th and E Street,
Printing equipment and sprinklers,
Third floor was Civil War prison,
Move to Lubbock,
"End of the line",
Similar to Washington,
Washington work experience (again),
Change in Presidents no impact,
War changed work schedules,
Snow storm day before Kennedy inauguration,
Twelve hour trip to house,
Washington street systems,
Work for plumber in Alexandria Virginia,
Turned down Alaska Highway job,
[ends after 20 minutes].
 

'''Range Dates:''' 1916-1980s

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1920s-1960s

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Jensen, Robert 1986-03-24

2014-12-18T22:06:49Z

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Jennings, Waylon 1974-02-03

2014-12-18T22:05:42Z

Carrie:

Waylon Jennings, Country and Western music star,
discusses his relationship with Buddy Holly and his later career as a
musician.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Waylon Jennings

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' February 3, 1974

'''Location:''' Telephone interview from Los Angeles, California to
Lubbock, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Larry Corbin

'''Length:''' 5 minutes

==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Recollections of Buddy Holly,
Touring before plane crash,
Received news of the crash,
"Stars in Heaven," by Jennings,
Completed February 3 1962,
Recording session,
Emotional strain,
Record speed increased,
Country and Western music,
Rising popularity.
 

'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Blank
 

'''Range Dates:''' 1959-1974

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1959-1962

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2014-12-18T22:04:30Z

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