Woodward, Ernest 2023-09-15

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This interview features Ernest Woodward as he discusses the history of Horsehead Crossing and the surrounding area.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Ernest Woodward

Additional Parties Recorded:

Date: September 15, 2023

Location: Fort Stockton, Texas

Interviewer: Tai Kreidler

Length: 01:22:57 (1 hour 22 minutes)


Abstract

Introduction and Horsehead Crossing; The land after rainfall, crossing the water; location of the crossing; Preserving the crossing; interesting Texas history; Documented history of the area and early trade; Horses; organizing tours to Horsehead Crossing; Keeping the Horsehead Crossing event running; COVID-19; Prehistoric history of the area; the Hispanic community; Closing remarks

Access Information

Original Recording Format: born digital

Recording Format Notes: patrons may listen to audio in our reading room

Transcript: transcript available on dspace

Related Interview: Woodward, Ernest 2015-10-16


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