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Description
An oral interview of Mary Gorman (Watterson), born 1889, near Bishop, California. Mary Gorman's family, the Wattersons, were popular, long-time residents of the Owens Valley. Stories included in this interview relate to early Owens Valley cattle and sheep ranching, the Narrow Gauge Railroad, school days at Warm Springs School, Bishop High School, and the Inyo Academy, and community life in Bishop and Independence. Noteable people discussed are Mary Austin, Horace Albright, Jim Cashbaugh, and Gertrude Raul. Note on tape: Mrs. Val Gorman *Not to be used by writers
Type
sound
Format
Original Audio cassette
Form/Genre
Oral histories
Extent
1 Tape of 1
Identifier
2014_CAVPP_.8 OH 9.3 cainecm_00003
Subject
Cattle trade--California Education-California Oral History Railroad travel--California Sheep ranches--California Railroads--History
Place
California, Eastern Owens Valley (Calif.) Independence (Calif.) Bishop (Calif.)
Provenance
Eastern California Museum California Revealed is supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
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