Arnett, Sam 2023-05-17
The interview provides stories about Sam Arnett’s father and grandfather (also named Sam Arnett), who were pioneers of Lubbock businesses and health services. The interview also provides an overview of Mr. Arnett’s life.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Sam Arnett
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: May 17, 2023
Location: Lubbock, TX
Interviewer: Zachary Hernandez
Length: 01:22:20 (1 hour 22 minutes)
Abstract
Introduction and family history; The Mallet Ranch; family ties to banking; Childhood during World War II, his father’s appointment in the Coast Guard; Spending time at his family’s ranches; meeting Clint Eastwood; Education; knife business and meeting people; Elk hunting story; the V8 Ranch; His wife and kids; leasing land; Hunting stories; Ralph Bone
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/10605/375172 >
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