Hank Mathiason interview, 1997.

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Hank Mathiason interview, 1997.

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Hank Mathiason was born in Outlook, Montana. He was a longtime brand inspector for the Montana Dept. of Livestock. In this interview Hank discusses his experiences working for the Livestock Department as a brand inspector from the 1960s until 1995 when he retired. He describes changes in procedures and goals; rustlers and rustling; field work; using coins to mark cattle; difficulties enforcing laws; interaction with other state agencies; and his retirement. (OH 1715)

Sound recording 3 tapes.Summary 5 pages.

Montana Historical Society Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6813839

Montana Historical Society Library

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