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Dean, Reed., August 10, 1952.

 Item — CD: 132, Microfilm: 2

Scope and Contents

Cowboy pranks; saw 14 men shot down in his lifetime including Fred Grossetete and Jarrett and John Davis, Frank Horn & Scott Reid killing each other over a monte game in Magdalena, Wiley Rainbolt killing Jess Boyd over a horse, Salty John Cox killing Carter in Magdalena; stories of Ben and Newt Kemp; experiences with Black Jack Ketchum and chasing him into Mexico to recover horses he stole; Apache Kid killing a Mexican and his boy.

Reminiscences of Western New Mexico. Paid $6,500 for Montague Stevens' remnants. In two years rounded up 3,000 head of cattle. Saw 14 men killed. Was a peace officer. Black Jack stole 19 horses. Followed him 75 miles into Mexico.

Dates

  • August 10, 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