Interviewer
Ina Tascher
Files
Description
James “J. B.” Armstrong discusses how cowhands and cattle replaced the North American bison. He explains that work and pride allowed the young cowhand to keep doing a better job and that the nature of the work taught them lessons. Armstrong also discusses designing his own brand in 1906, and he describes the knowledge cowhands had of native plants and the weather. He recalls the cowhand diet in Texas consisting mainly of beef, sourdough biscuits, and beans, and he discusses cowhand attire. Armstrong recalls Easterners who tried to become cowhands as adults experienced difficulty because they hadn’t been raised in that way. He talks about present-day child rearing and offers parenting advice.
This audio has not been transcribed, but a tape counter index is available.
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Document Type
Oral History
Subjects
Cowhands; Amarillo, Texas; Pioneering; Montana; Parenting advice; Cowhand diet; Cattle brands; Cowhand knowledge; Armstrong, James Bell, 1888-1971; Cowboys -- West (U.S.) – Interviews; Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.) -- Personal narratives; Cowboys -- West (U.S.) – History; Cowboys -- Material culture – History; Cowboys -- Clothing -- West (U.S.); Cowboys -- Food -- West (U.S.)
Original Date
1-1-1957
Time Period
Twentieth century
Geographic Coverage
Montana
Language
eng
Original Collection
James Bell “J. B.” Armstrong Oral History Project, OH 034, Archives and Special Collections, Mansfield Library, University of Montana-Missoula
Digital Publisher
University of Montana--Missoula. Mansfield Library
Rights
Copyright to this collection is held by the interview participants and by the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, University of Montana-Missoula. Permission may be required for use. For further information please contact Archives and Special Collections: (406) 243-2053 / library.archives@umontana.edu
Oral History Number
OH 034-010
Media Type
Sound; Text
Original Format
1 reel-to-reel: analog + 1 tape counter index (4 p.: 28 cm)
Digital Format
audio/mp3; application/pdf
Run Time
02:05:01 minutes
Local Filename
OH_034_010.mp3; OH_034_010_TCI.pdf
Citation
Armstrong, James Bell, "James Bell "J. B." Armstrong Interview 10, 1957" (1957). James Bell “J. B.” Armstrong Oral History Project. 10.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/jamesbellarmstrong_oralhistory/10