Ewing Halsell Papers, 1876-1977 and undated

Rogers, Will, 1879-1935

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The youngest of eight children, William Penn Adair Rogers was born on November 4, 1879 at Rogers Ranch in Oologah, Indian Territory (what is now Oklahoma). His parents, Clement Vann Rogers and Mary Schrimsher, were partly of Cherokee descent. While growing up on the family ranch, Will worked with cattle and learned to ride and lasso from a young age. He grew so talented with a rope, in fact, that he was placed in the Guiness Book of World Records for throwing three lassos at once. One went ar...

Holden, William Curry, 1896-

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Author and historian. Born in Coolidge, Limestone County, Texas. Attended high school in Rotan, Texas. Received B.A., M.A. and Ph. D. from the University of Texas. Taught history at McMurry College (1923-1927), the University of Texas (1927-1928) and Texas Tech University (1928-1965). At Texas Tech University, served as professor of History, Sociology and Anthropology, Dean of Archaeological and Social Science and Dean of the Granduate School. Granted the status of Professor Emeritus of History ...

Halsell family

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Burnett, Samuel Burk

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Halsell, Ewing, 1877-1965

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The Halsell family began raising cattle using the Mashed O brand in 1889 in Indian Territory. William E. Halsell founded the Halsell Cattle Company in Lamb and Bailey counties on the South Plains of Texas in 1895. His son, Ewing, continued the Halsell cattle interests in Texas and Oklahoma. From the guide to the Ewing Halsell Photograph Collection, SWCPC 347., 1910-1982, (Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library, Texas Tech University) A rancher whose op...

Halsell, William Electious, 1850-1934

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Owner of the Mashed O Ranch, which he opened for settlement in 1923. His son, Ewing Halsell, started building the town of Amherst, Texas, on Aug. 1, 1923. William E. and Ewing Halsell were largely responsible for the settlement of Earth, Texas. From the description of Papers, 1929-1945. (Texas Tech University). WorldCat record id: 26018051 ...