Hamilton, Owen 2021-04-30
This interview features Owen Hamilton as he discusses Texas Tech University and his involvement in different committees. In this interview, Hamilton begins by explaining his memories of desegregation and the first black student at Texas Tech. He then moves on to recall Texas Tech sports and how they have changed over the years. Next, Hamilton recounts some stories about hobbies he likes to do with his sons-in-law and his daughters. Then interview closes out with Hamilton explaining his involvement in different committees such as the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce and the Texas Roofing Contractor Association.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Owen Hamilton
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: April 6, 2021
Location: Lubbock, TX
Interviewer: Zachary Hernandez
Length: 02:08:12 (2 hour 8 minutes)
Abstract
Introduction and memories of desegregation; The rotary club’s involvement in desegregation; Changes in Texas Tech sports; His roofing company’s work on the Texas Tech Campus; Texas Tech Women’s Basketball; Hamilton’s hobbies; Activities he enjoys doing with his daughters; Lubbock’s growth and changes over the years; Hamilton’s time on the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce; Issues he deliberated on as a member of the Chamber of Commerce; Anecdote about travel; showing up to committees; YMCA; Activities and decisions the boards were making
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/10605/374063>
Related Interview: Hamilton, Owen 2021-04-06
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