Heath, Hunter 2020-10-28
This interview features Hunter Heath as he discusses his family background and childhood up to attending medical school at Washington University in St. Louis. In this interview, Heath describes early Lubbock, and what his childhood education looked like. Heath outlines his educational experiences at length, including teachers that influenced his life and recollections about his time at Monterey High School and Texas Tech University. He also explains his decision to go to medical school at Washington University. This interview provides genealogical details for Heath’s family. Of particular note, is a story from Heath’s great-grandfather about hiding the family’s livestock from General Sherman’s army during the Civil War. Moreover, the interview details cultural and social life in Lubbock during the late 40s, 50s, and early 60s, including particulars about race relations in the city. The interview contains information about his parent’s businesses, The Record Bar and Hunter Heath Electronics.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Hunter Heath
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: October 28, 2020
Location: via phone
Interviewer: Zachary Hernandez
Length: 02:08:01 (2 hours 8 minutes)
Abstract
Introduction and family history; Moving to Lubbock and his parents’ businesses; Lubbock in the post war years; the Korean war; Junior high and high school years; How he got his start at Texas Tech; the advanced English Calls at Tech; His favorite courses at Tech; medical school; His bus trip around America; The Texas Tech University name change; the TTU English department; His car and beer and other anecdotes; Quitting smoking; motor vehicles; Closing thoughts; Buddy Holly
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/10605/374428 >
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