Lubbock Civic Center Groundbreaking Ceremonies 1974-02-28
This recording is of the Groundbreaking ceremonies for the new Lubbock Civic Center.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Lubbock Civic Center Groundbreaking Ceremonies
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: February 28, 1974
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Not Given
Length: 20 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Introduction and invocation,
Note from Jim Granberry (former mayor) read,
Address from Mayor Morris Turner,
Recalls Lubbock tornado,
Comments on planning for the Civic Center and bond issue difficulties,
Councilmen and others recognized,
Jim Price addresses the assembly,
Charles Verner addresses the assembly,
History of civic center given by Charles Guy.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1970-1974
Bulk Dates: 1970-1974
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