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Cool finds in old books
11 August 2021, 22:49
KathiCool finds in old books
Prior to his passing away, a good friend of ours gave us stacks of old hunting books. We were recently thumbing through them and in one of the books was a letter dated April 7, 1949.
The letter was from Eagle Safaris and Game Tours, Nairobi, Kenya, to Buddy Williamson, 641 Hortworth Street, Jacksonville, Texas, USA. Apparently Buddy was a very young man and had written to the company about coming out to Kenya to work for them. The company was very gracious in explaining why he could not work for them. The company partners were Capt. M.J. Turner-Dauncy (manager) and
Capt. G. Lawrence-Brown (White Hunter).
They also included a price list, elephant $140, lion $200, buffalo $40, for $180 there was a group of plainsgame.
I can e-mail someone the pricelists and letter to post on AR if you send me a p.m.
Kathi
kathi@wildtravel.net
708-425-3552
"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."
11 August 2021, 23:17
BaxterBPM sent. I love this type of stuff.
Here they are:
12 August 2021, 03:16
Use Enough GunLove it!
Thanks for posting!
12 August 2021, 05:00
Jason PAmazing!
2 months before my dad was born!
Average yearly salary was around $3,100. Still, unbelievable prices.
12 August 2021, 05:25
AilsaWheelsNeat information to read.
Thank you both for posting.
12 August 2021, 05:41
BaxterBJust to add a bit: Geoff Lawrence-Brown/Eagle Safaris offered the great Glenn Cottar his first job when he got out of school at age 18. Also, the assistant hunter listed, Brian Nicholson, was the one who later gazetted the Selous hunting blocks.
12 August 2021, 06:12
Michael RobinsonWhat a kind and classy response! I hope Buddy eventually made it to Africa.
Mike
Wilderness is my cathedral, and hunting is my prayer.
12 August 2021, 08:28
DCS MemberReally cool. Thanks.
I meant to be DSC Member...bad typing skills.
Marcus Cady
DRSS
12 August 2021, 08:36
delloroGeorge M. Williamson V of New Braunfels, Texas died in his home on Sept. 21. He was 79. George was born on Oct. 10, 1935 in Jacksonville, Texas., to the late George M. Williamson IV and Geneva Pinkston. After a brief time serving in the Korean War, George attended and graduated from SMU, where he formed great lifelong friendships with his Phi Delt fraternity brothers. Throughout his life George was an avid sportsman, hunting and fishing all over the world. In 1960, he moved his family to Benghazi, Libya, to begin his career in the oil business. He worked for Hunt Oil for many years in Libya, starting as the General Manager and becoming the President of Overseas Operations. In 1969, he began working for Occidental Petroleum. His job with Occidental kept him and his family overseas where they lived in Tripoli, Libya, Paris, France and London, England. While working for Occidental, George rose from Director of Overseas Operations to the CEO. George retired from the oil business in 1975, and moved to Brownsville, Texas. After some time in Brownsville, he lived in many places including Houston, Key West, Puerto Vallarta, Costa Rica and Panama. George, "
Buddy," was always proud to be from Jacksonville and Cherokee County. He returned home many times over the years to attend his high school reunions. His final visit was last year for the 62nd reunion. George is survived by his children from his marriage to Judith Jarrett Williamson Koenigseder. This includes his son George M. Williamson VI , daughters Lynn and Dianne Williamson and 5 grandchildren. George is also survived by his brother Kirk E. Williamson. A celebration of George's life will be held privately.
May have found his son's address and phone # (830-643-1457)
https://www.google.com/amp/s/c.../Williamsonvi-8fda2112 August 2021, 18:02
AilsaWheelsThanks for the add on bits of info Baxter.
Sounds like Buddy lived an interesting life and got his hunting in. Thanks for the obit delloro.
12 August 2021, 20:54
ledvmWow...just goes to show where a boy's dreams can lead him. He lived through a good era to live a life of adventure.
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12 August 2021, 23:15
delloroLooks like his son was involved with Helluva Hunt Outfitters, and made it to at least one DSC show.
https://www.facebook.com/Hellu...ers-311357265630126/12 August 2021, 23:53
376 steyrWritten only two and a half months after I was born. My dad bought our ranch just the next county over from austin, tx. for $56.00 and acre in 1956. Land prices are skyrocketing so quick around here right now that it's hard to set a price on property without it being quickly under priced soon after.
13 August 2021, 06:14
Michael RobinsonI bet Buddy’s son would love a copy of that letter. That’s the kind of thing that gets lost over a long, nomadic and busy life.
Mike
Wilderness is my cathedral, and hunting is my prayer.
13 August 2021, 08:35
Lhook7quote:
Originally posted by delloro:
https://obituaries.jacksonvill...lliamson-v-741627372George M. Williamson V of New Braunfels, Texas died in his home on Sept. 21. He was 79. George was born on Oct. 10, 1935 in Jacksonville, Texas., to the late George M. Williamson IV and Geneva Pinkston. After a brief time serving in the Korean War, George attended and graduated from SMU, where he formed great lifelong friendships with his Phi Delt fraternity brothers. Throughout his life George was an avid sportsman, hunting and fishing all over the world. In 1960, he moved his family to Benghazi, Libya, to begin his career in the oil business. He worked for Hunt Oil for many years in Libya, starting as the General Manager and becoming the President of Overseas Operations. In 1969, he began working for Occidental Petroleum. His job with Occidental kept him and his family overseas where they lived in Tripoli, Libya, Paris, France and London, England. While working for Occidental, George rose from Director of Overseas Operations to the CEO. George retired from the oil business in 1975, and moved to Brownsville, Texas. After some time in Brownsville, he lived in many places including Houston, Key West, Puerto Vallarta, Costa Rica and Panama. George, "
Buddy," was always proud to be from Jacksonville and Cherokee County. He returned home many times over the years to attend his high school reunions. His final visit was last year for the 62nd reunion. George is survived by his children from his marriage to Judith Jarrett Williamson Koenigseder. This includes his son George M. Williamson VI , daughters Lynn and Dianne Williamson and 5 grandchildren. George is also survived by his brother Kirk E. Williamson. A celebration of George's life will be held privately.
May have found his son's address and phone # (830-643-1457)
https://www.google.com/amp/s/c.../Williamsonvi-8fda21
I bet my father would have known him. I was born in Libya in that timeframe and my father owned a construction company in Tripoli.
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13 August 2021, 08:50
DCS Memberquote:
Originally posted by Michael Robinson:
I bet Buddy’s son would love a copy of that letter. That’s the kind of thing that gets lost over a long, nomadic and busy life.
No doubt.
I meant to be DSC Member...bad typing skills.
Marcus Cady
DRSS