EMIL REDMON'S COW Stories From the Farm and Ranch Return to the Index

Oscar Kraus 1892-1983 Oscar Kraus was born and raised on his parent's homestead near Eskridge, Kansas. He worked as a stockman, ferrier, and musician. During the first world war, he trained ferriers at nearby Fort Riley. This recording was made in Paxico, Kansas, on November 10, 1982, by Olga Saffry, and Gaye Badeker. Left to right; Tony Kraus, Oscar Kraus, Albert Kraus, and unknown, Ft. Riley, Kansas, 1918. Oscar Kraus Interview: Part II Return to the Index