Collier, W.R. 2024-04-03
This interview features W. R. Collier as he provides a more detailed look into his life history. In this interview, Mr. Collier expands upon his family life, explaining the adoption of his two oldest sons and the birth of his youngest son before moving on to describes his children’s accomplishments. Mr. Collier also discusses some of his college activities, being a leader and in leadership positions, and how he acquired some Matador Ranch land.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: W.R. Collier
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: April 3, 2024
Location: Lubbock, TX
Interviewer: Monte Monroe
Length: 02:12:20 (2 hours 12 minutes)
Abstract
Introduction and the bank ledger; His children’s education and their accomplishments; Adopting his two oldest children; His youngest child’s accomplishments; The loss of his mother; ranches he owned; Meeting his second wife and her occupations; Recollections about Texas Tech experiences; Being in a leadership position in a secret campus group; Religion; Acquiring the Matador Ranch land; Closing conversation
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/10605/374713 >
Related Interview: Collier, W.R. 2023-05-26; Collier, W.R. 2024-03-29; Collier, W.R. 2024-04-18
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