Biggs, Glenn 1984-06-21

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Glenn Biggs discusses the establishment of Guadalupe Mountains National Park. [NOTE: Interview conducted over the telephone.]

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Glenn Biggs

Additional Parties Recorded:

Date: June 21, 1984

Location:

Interviewer: Jo Ann Burly

Length: 35 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Glenn Biggs, Bank administration (1970), Volunteer positions (1972), Land purchase (1961), J. C. Hunter, Influence to sell, Wallace Prat (1963), Other offers, Struggle with government, Carlsbad Visit, Joe Poole, Bill introduced, Increased interest (1961-1968), Struggle coordinator, Opposition, Ed Foreman, Rudy Judemean (Odessa, Texas), John Ben Shepherd, Committee preparation

Tape 1, Side 2: Ben Barnes, Mineral interests, Jerry Sadler, Henry Grover, Texaco's interests, James Pipkin

Range Dates: 1961-1984

Bulk Dates: 1961-1968


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