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Martin, Robert., April 3, 1960.

 Item — CD: 204, Microfilm: 3

Scope and Contents

Side 1: Came to Las Vegas, N.M. in 1888 and went to work on the Bell Ranch. Drove 3,000 steers from the Bell Ranch to Amarillo - the last 80 miles without water. Attended the trial at Hillsboro of Oliver Lee, Gilliland & McNew for killing Col. Fountain. Friend of Rube Pankey who killed himself. Tells of Felix Miller’s brother, Slick Miller, stealing cattle from the Sanchez brothers on the Rio Grande. Tells stories about Cap Mossman and about Gene Rhodes. Side 2: Martin and Blachly discuss Garrett killing Billy the Kid and the killing of Garrett Miller. Blachly reads an article about Fancisco Bojarquez and they discuss his amazing abilities as a cowpuncher. Mention of Pat Nunn, Tom Darnell, Black Jack Ketchum.

Dates

  • April 3, 1960.

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

2 cds

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