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20134718-32
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A transcript of a Cowboy Narrative, or Rangelore, interview conducted by Sheldon F. Gauthier for the Works Progress Administration's Federal Writers' Project in the 1930s with former cowboy Walter R. Morrison. Morrison was born in Mineola, Wood County, Texas, where his father owned a lumber mill. From a young age, he rode horses, and at the age of 14 he joined a cattle drive passing his home. In the interview, he describes learning to ride pitching horses, riding at night, stampedes, battles with Native Americans, problems with rustlers, and participating in early organized rodeos in Fort Worth. He worked at the Collins Ranch in Parker County, the Foredice outfit, the JST outfit in Taylor County, and the BFL outfit in Pal Pinto County.
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Works Progress Administration, Federal Writers' Project. Fort Worth City Guide Draft and Records.
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AR316-4-1
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