Nylander, Kris 2016-02-16
This interview features Kris Nylander of Hawley, Texas. Kris talks about her career as a trucker and her interest in sewing. Kris discusses moving to Hawley, Texas, and getting involved with the Cowboy Christmas Ball. Kris talks about what the ball means to her and what she sees for the future of the ball.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Kris Nylander
Additional Parties Recorded: n/a
Date: February 16, 2016
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Monte Monroe
Length: 01:36:02 (1 hour, 36 minutes)
Abstract
Background; Trucking; Being a woman in a male-dominated field; Injury, moving to Hawley, Texas; Hawley, Texas, making costumes, gunfighter group; Developing sewing talent; Parents as artists; Violin; Meeting Suanne, getting involved with the ball; Tradition and changes; Future of the ball
Access Information
Original Recording Format: born digital
Recording Format Notes: audio cd available in reading room
Transcript: forthcoming
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