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Burris, William G., October 25, 1952.

 Item — CD: 113, Microfilm: 1

Scope and Contents

Mr. Burris is a younger brother of Frank Burris (tape #112) and tells his version of: Billy the Kid not being killed by Pat Garrett but living in Mexico; Black Jack Ketchum not being hung but a corpse hung in his place; Jesse James not being shot but living and dying in Brownwood, Texas; William H. Quantrill not being killed but teaching school in Center, Texas.

Dates

  • October 25, 1952.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English Spanish

Access Restrictions

Transcripts must be accessed via microfilm (CSWR F801 P56 1960). Not all tapes have been transcribed.

Extent

From the Collection: 13 Boxes (13 cu. ft.)

Repository Details

Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451