Tomball Oral History Project
Spring Creek County Historical Association
Lone Star College
Harris County Library
Episode #16
Kyle Stallones interviews Mrs. Elmer Beckendorf and her son, Charles. Both discuss the life of Elmer Beckendorf and his service to the Tomball community. Charles explains the intricacies of the dairy industry in the 1940s to its demise as a leading economic force. He also describes the changing nature of the milk producing process through technological advancements.