Narvaiz, Robert 2021-11-05

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This interview features Robert Narvaiz as he discusses his involvement with the Lubbock community and projects that he has worked on. In this interview, Narvaiz describes the history of Fiestas Del Llano and Pancho Clos before moving on to recount his career working in a union, and St. Mary’s Hospital.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Robert Narvaiz

Additional Parties Recorded:

Date: November 5, 2021

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez

Length: 01:44:20 (1 hour 44 minutes)


Abstract

Introduction and Fiestas Del Llano’s new building; How Fiestas Del Llano has changed over the years; The history of Lubbock’s Pancho Clos; San Antonio’s Pancho Clos; Pancho Clos’s entry methods; Reception and responses to Pancho Clos; Conchita Clos; The GI Forum and single member districts in Lubbock; How he became a member of the GI Forum; veterans’ parade; His feelings about being a part of different peoples’ lives; Joining the Marines; Becoming part of a union and working for the union; Retirement

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/10605/373973 >


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