Isaac W. Finn, 1974

File — Box: 1, Folder: 8

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Scope and Contents

Finn (b. 1886) was born in Arkansas, but the family moved to Utah, where his father was a section foreman for the railroad. According to his father, the outlaw Jesse James was employed by the railroad in Green River, Wyoming. Finn talks about life in Willard, Utah. Other topics include a sugar factory in Ogden, Church Island, mustangs, the Bar-M ranch, price of alcoholic beverages, transportaion, rattlesnakes, and the impact of the railroad on the cattle industry. Interviewed by Greg Thompson and Phil Notarianni. 32 pages.

Dates

1974

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