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A H I S T O R Y O F C O T T O N C U L T U R E A L O N G T H E M I D D L E B R A Z O S R I V E R

Preface • I Geographical Features & Political History • II Preparation Of Land & Cultivating & Harvesting Cotton • III Types Of Labor Used • IV Farm Tenancy & Its Problems • V Problems Of Cotton Marketing • VI Varieties Of Cotton • VII Weed & Insect Enemies & Their Control • VIII Conclusion • Bibliography • Individuals Interviewed

By Manford Eugene Jones
1939 University Of New Mexico Master's Thesis

Texas A&M University History Professor Dale Baum purchased a copy of this thesis from the university's library and contributed it to this site. It is used with permission of Manford Allen Jones, son of the author Manford Eugene Jones. These electronic pages may not be reproduced in any format by other organizations or individuals. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material must obtain the written consent of Manford Allen Jones or contact William Kent Brunette, Robertson County TXGenWeb coordinator.

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