Henry, Alan 2015-09-01

This interview features former Lubbock mayor Alan Henry, who discusses his upbringing, education, early career, and his experiences in municipal politics

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Alan Henry

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Date: September 01, 2015

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez

Length: 02:22:51

Abstract

Ancestry and upbringing, Demographics of the community, Meeting Sandy, her family, Lessons from Mahon in D.C., Miscellaneous Washington stories, Return to Lubbock, post-D.C. career, Beginning of political career, mayoralty, Canyon Lakes Project, Community diversification, changes in politics, Becoming Mayor after McAlister's death, Water issues in Lubbock and Lake Alan Henry, Historical preservation in Lubbock, Lubbock Heritage Society; His wife's involvement in local causes, General reflections on politics and political colleagues; Government experience, pros and cons

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Transcript: Transcript available on Dspace

https://swco-ir.tdl.org/handle/10605/358691

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