Murdock Matheson interview, 1972.

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Murdock Matheson interview, 1972.

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Murdock Matheson discusses his moving to Chinook, Montana, from Canada with his parents in 1890; the development of his ranch near Chinook from a small homestead to a large operation; the drought conditions in the late 1910s; the problem of alkali soil; methods of training horses; and other matters. Murdock Matheson discusses his moving to Chinook, Montana, from Canada with his parents in 1890; the development of his ranch near Chinook from a small homestead to a large operation; the drought conditions in the late 1910s; the problem of alkali soil; methods of training horses; and other matters.

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Murdock Matheson was born in Lucknow, Ontario, Canada, on July 9, 1885, the oldest son of John and Anna Matheson. The family moved to a homestead near Chinook in 1890. He worked on the family farm for most of his life, building up into a large operation. He died in Chinook January 5, 1975. From the description of Murdock Matheson interview, 1972. (Montana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 302286999 ...

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