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Description

Frank Ahrnsbrak, third-generation owner of the Ahrnsbrak Farm, discussed the history of the land and the family that purchased it in 1889. Throughout the many years, the farm produced primarily wheat in addition to various livestock, including sheep. After growing up on the land, Frank joined the Army and lived abroad as well as attended Oklahoma A&M College (now Oklahoma State University), before returning to the farm. Frank became the owner of the farm in 1959 and began leasing the land.

Date(s)

8/25/2009

Call Number

Subjects Off-farm work, Farm lease
Farm life, Wheat, Sheep, Veterans
Interviewee(s) Frank Ahrnsbrak
Interviewer(s) Tanya Finchum