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Latest revision as of 21:08, 20 November 2024
This interview features Owen Hamilton as he discusses his life living in Lubbock, Texas. In this interview, Hamilton provides a brief history on his parents and family history. He then moves on to discuss his childhood in early Lubbock, and his education. Hamilton then recounts going to the Air Force and buying his father’s construction business and working in that business for years. The interview closes with Hamilton reflection on what he wants his grandchildren and great grandchildren to take away from the interview.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Owen Hamilton
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: April 6, 2021
Location: Lubbock, TX
Interviewer: Zachary Hernandez
Length: 02:08:12 (2 hour 8 minutes)
Abstract
Introduction and background information; How his parents met; early memories of Lubbock; His family; early Lubbock; Favorite activities growing up; cattle herd he and his father raised; Education and after graduating high school; Meeting his wife and getting married; Going to the Air Force; making his own family; Working with his father at Hamilton Roofing; The Lubbock tornado; Involvement with the Rotary club; Visiting Hong Kong and closing thoughts
Access Information
Original Recording Format: born digital
Recording Format Notes: patrons may listen to audio in our reading room
Transcript: transcript available on dspace < https://hdl.handle.net/10605/374062>
Related Interview: Hamilton, Owen 2021-04-30
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