Heath, Hunter 2020-12-03
This interview features Hunter Heath as he discusses his family relations and dynamic. In this interview, Heath provides a background history on his siblings and their struggles with diabetes, and how that propelled him to be interested in studying endocrinology. He then moves on to recall the interests his wife picked up as they moved around the country for Heath’s jobs, as well as her love and involvement with art. Finally, Heath explains his relationship with his son, and how his son has made a living as a professional violist and his life in Hong Kong.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Hunter Heath
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: December 3, 2020
Location: via phone
Interviewer: Zachary Hernandez
Length: 02:17:02 (2 hours 17 minutes)
Abstract
His parents and sister; Diabetes; Heath’s younger brother; His brother’s medical conditions and passing; Mother’s health struggles; Meeting his wife and becoming partners; His wife’s growing artistry; How his wife was raised; The relationship he has with his son; Heath’s son’s love for music and musical education; Seeing his son play in an orchestra; grandchildren; The Hong Kong school system; the COVID pandemic
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/10605/374433 >
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