Davis, Alvin 2016-12-14

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This oral history interview features Alvin Davis. Davis discusses growing up in Graham, meeting his wife, and his involvement in rodeo while attending Texas Tech University. Davis talks about owning a store in Post; he also discusses his interest in art.


General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Alvin Davis

Additional Parties Recorded:

Date: December 14, 2016

Location:

Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez

Length: 01:12:41


Abstract

Background and family, 4-H involvement, Years in the Service, College years, Rodeo Association, Alvin’s museum collection at Post, Changes and growth at Texas Tech, National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association, Annual Cowboy Symposium, Owning western store, Interest in art, sculpting, Meeting Barbara


Access Information

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Transcript: Transcript available on Dspace

https://swco-ir.tdl.org/handle/10605/358493


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