Frank Lopez Interview - February 8, 2011

Title Frank Lopez Interview - February 8, 2011
Creator Lopez, Frank; Brady, Margaret K., 1947-
Contributor Boulder Heritage Foundation
Publisher Utah Historical Society
Date 2011-02-08
Access Rights Utah Historical Society
Spatial Coverage Boulder, Garfield, Utah, United States https://www.geonames.org/5535723/boulder-town.html
Subject Saddle making; Saddles--History; Leatherwork; Cowboys; Horsemanship; Apprenticeship; Family businesses; Oral histories
Description Frank Lopez discusses his career as a saddle maker and historian, detailing his learning process from mentors like Jim Kelly and the intricacies of custom saddle fitting for both horses and riders. He also shares insights into the saddle-making industry, the challenges of material costs, and the importance of passing down traditional craftsmanship.
Collection Number and Name Mss B 2041 Boulder Saddle Stories Oral History Project, 2010-2011
Type Text; Sound
Genre oral histories (literary works)
Format application/pdf
Extent 21 pages; 00:28:34
Language eng
Rights
Source Mss B 2041 Boulder Saddle Stories Oral History Project, 2010-2011
Metadata Cataloger Michelle Gollehon
ARK ark:/87278/s60xvfbe
Setname dha_uhsoh
ID 2897488
Reference URL https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s60xvfbe
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