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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 E. L. Murphy. Murphy was born on his father's farm in Travis County, Texas in 1872. He began his career as a cowhand at the age of 20 when he was hired at the Graham outfit in Travis County. In his interview, he describes the job of a cowhand, including horse busting, "bushwacking" or herding cattle in brushy terrain, roundups and "cutting" cattle out of the herd. He also discusses the culture of the range, including food, hats, boots, and entertainment activities such as hoe-downs.
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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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