Biggs, Glenn 1984-06-21
Glenn Biggs discusses the establishment of Guadalupe Mountains National Park. [NOTE: Interview conducted over the telephone.]
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Glenn Biggs
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: June 21, 1984
Location:
Interviewer: Jo Ann Burly
Length: 35 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Glenn Biggs,
Bank administration (1970),
Volunteer positions (1972),
Land purchase (1961),
J. C. Hunter,
Influence to sell,
Wallace Prat (1963),
Other offers,
Struggle with government,
Carlsbad Visit,
Joe Poole,
Bill introduced,
Increased interest (1961-1968),
Struggle coordinator,
Opposition,
Ed Foreman,
Rudy Judemean (Odessa, Texas),
John Ben Shepherd,
Committee preparation
Tape 1, Side 2:
Ben Barnes,
Mineral interests,
Jerry Sadler,
Henry Grover,
Texaco's interests,
James Pipkin
Range Dates: 1961-1984
Bulk Dates: 1961-1968
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