Rancher-farmer, Denton, Texas. Family background; farming near Blue Mound, Texas; experiences during Depression in Denton County; work as cattle and sheep raiser; experiences buying, selling, and transporting cattle; discussion of Bang’s Disease in cattle; comments on Denton area ranchers; contracting out of grain farming business; experiences in hog raising business, 1960s; real estate activities in Denton; activities with Denton Livestock Association and North Texas Wool Association; experiences as inspector and collector of loans for Denton County Bank; employment with Production Credit Association.