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Description
Oral interview with Harold John Skinny Gates, born in May, 1901. Stories relate to cattle ranching and "cowboying" in the Owens Valley from 1920s through the 1960s, mining in the White Mountains and Inyo Range, the City of Los Angeles and Owens Valley water controversy including stories about the Owens Valley Water Wars and occupation of the Alabama Gates. Local residents include Harry Porter, John Thorndike, Frank Krater, and John Lacey.
Type
sound
Format
Original Audio cassette
Form/Genre
Oral histories
Extent
1 Tape of 1
Identifier
2014_CAVPP_.7 OH 11.1 cainecm_00001
Subject
Cattle trade--California Cowboys--California Indians of North America--California Mineral industries Mines and mineral resources--California Rodeos--California Water rights Water use--California Water-supply engineering--California Water-supply--California Los Angeles (Calif.). Dept. of Water and Power
Place
Los Angeles Aqueduct (Calif.) California, Eastern
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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