Weatherby, Paul 2023-09-14
This interview features Paul Weatherby as he discusses the history surrounding the Pecos, Texas area. Topics include: his family’s farm land, water availability and distribution, and law enforcement.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Paul Weatherby
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: September 14, 2023
Location: Fort Stockton, Texas
Interviewer: Tai Kreidler
Length: 01:04:23 (1 hour 4 minutes)
Abstract
Family roots tied to Pecos, Texas; Pecos cantaloupe; His family’s businesses; The Coyanosa Draw; his family’s farm; Importance and uses of water in the area; working in police force; Natural resources on their land; tire testing track; cattle drives; How law enforcement changed over the years
Access Information
Original Recording Format: born digital
Recording Format Notes: patrons may listen to audio in our reading room
Transcript: transcript available on dspace
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