Scope and Contents Mr. Lynn Palmer discusses how his father and mother worked to be able to earn and maintain a ranch, and how in his adult life, he was able to work and also help his father maintain the family ranch. He talks about being able to take the family ranch over from his father and rural life in general. He talks about his enterprises with his twin brother on a local store, hotel and rock quarry, KOA campground; and his work as the school bus drive (like his parents). Interviewed by Randy Williams...

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Mr. Brent Rose talks about his history and ancestry in ranching and his family ranch. He talks about growing up in Park Valley, community events in Park Valley, his various leadership roles and positions within his local community, as well as the ranching community. Interviewed by Randy Williams on 26 January 2011 at the Park Valley School in Park Valley, Utah.

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Brothers, Jay and Blaine Tanner, speak about growing up on a ranch in Grouse Creek, Utah; buying their grandfather’s ranch property, and ranching together, with their brother Brent, as adults. Interviewed by Randy Williams on 8 November 2010 at the home of Jay and Diane Tanner in Grouse Creek, Utah. Images of Tanner's ranch found in digital collection.

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Mrs. Diane Tanner talks about moving to Grouse Creek as an outsider (when she married), about being a ranching wife, life in such a rural area and the families business ventures, including a dude ranch. Interviewed by Randy Williams on 8 November 2010 at the Tanner home in Grouse Creek, Utah. Images of Tanner's ranch found in digital collection.

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Mr. Parker talks about his family history in the Cache Valley, as well as in the ranching and livestock business. He discusses his careers and businesses of beef cattle ranching for Country Natural Beef, running an auction house, and horse selling; he also shares some of his knowledge on horse breeding and cow breeding. Interviewed by Randy Williams on September 12, 2011 at the Parker home in Cache Valley, Utah.

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Ms. Sarah Parker talks about her life growing up in horse and cattle ranching. She talks about how she continues to be involved in her family’s ranching businesses, how her current career in the medical field applies to ranching, and how she views the future of ranching. She discusses childhood memories and family traditions, and her involvement in 4H and FFA. Interviewed by Randy Williams on November 23, 2011 at the Parker home in Logan, Utah.

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Mr. Peterson talks about his involvement in the cattle industry, both from a banker's perspective and as a cattleman.

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Mrs. MarJean Summers discusses growing up in Cache Valley, marrying, and raising a family in Cache Valley. She talks about raising her children on a ranch. Mr. Bryan Summers (one of MarJean’s sons) talks about growing up on a ranch and ranching today, in the Cache Valley. Interviewed by Randy Williams on December 13, 2011 at MarJean Summer's home in Paradise, Utah.

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Mr. Jay Wilde talks about his life living and working on and with the land, and with cattle. He discusses his views on land management, including afforestation, intensive grazing (Allan Savory method). He talks about his cooperation with the Forest Service in trying to improve understanding of the effects grazing has on rivers and riparian ecosystems. Interviewed by Lisa Duskin-Goede on November 10, 2010 at the Utah State University Special Collections and Archives in Logan, Utah.

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Cliff and Bertha Gardner discuss their experiences in growing up ranching in Nevada. The Gardners also talk about raising a family on a ranch, the different skills and roles of family members. Cliff Gardner discusses his political involvement in protecting the ranching industry. Interviewed by Randy Williams on 24 September 2010 at the Stockman's Casino and Hotel in Elko, Nevada.