Mitchell, Billy 2013-05-13
This interview features Billy Mitchell as he discusses his family and life growing up in Fort Stockton, Texas, and his career raising sheep in the area.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Billy Mitchell
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: May 13, 2013
Location: Fort Stockton, Texas
Interviewer: Andy Wilkinson
Length: 00:59:10
Abstract
Introduction and background information; His grandfather’s immigration to the U.S.; his World War II service; Shearing sheep and ranching sheep; How the area has changed over time; Notable Fort Stockton families; bitter weed; Closing discussion
Access Information
Original Recording Format: born digital
Recording Format Notes: audio access copy available in our reading room
Transcript: transcript available <https://hdl.handle.net/10605/375394>
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