Nylander, Kris 2016-02-16

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This interview features Kris Nylander of Hawley, Texas. Kris talks about her career as a trucker and her interest in sewing. Kris discusses moving to Hawley, Texas, and getting involved with the Cowboy Christmas Ball. Kris talks about what the ball means to her and what she sees for the future of the ball.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Kris Nylander

Additional Parties Recorded: n/a

Date: February 16, 2016

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: Monte Monroe

Length: 01:36:02 (1 hour, 36 minutes)


Abstract

Background; Trucking; Being a woman in a male-dominated field; Injury, moving to Hawley, Texas; Hawley, Texas, making costumes, gunfighter group; Developing sewing talent; Parents as artists; Violin; Meeting Suanne, getting involved with the ball; Tradition and changes; Future of the ball


Access Information

Original Recording Format: born digital

Recording Format Notes: audio cd available in reading room

Transcript: forthcoming



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