Mitchell, Carol 1999-10-28

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This interview features Carol Mitchell, founder of the South Plains Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Mitchell discusses her interests in wildlife and the trajectory that led to establishing the center. Mitchell talks about the daily work associated with running the rehab center and the fluctuations throughout the year


General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Carol Mitchell

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Date: October 28, 1999

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: David Marshall

Length: 01:51:52


Abstract

First bird at the rehab center, Other birds, Becoming licensed, Small mammals, Transferring and placing animals, Early interests in a rehab center, Changes to the land at the center, Volunteers and funding, Board of directors, Internal fundraising, Publicity and promoting, Outside support and conferences, Changes in the organization, Annual cycle, Unusual animals, Daily work


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Transcript: Transcript available in reading room



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