Jones, Lamar 2014-11-19
This interview features Lamar Jones, who discusses his upbringing, his experiences as a retailer and citizen in West Texas, and the effects of the Lubbock tornado
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Lamar Jones
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Date: November 19, 2014
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 00:27:11
Abstract
Birth, Ancestry and family business, History of downtown Lubbock retail, chain stores vs. independents, Retirement and employees, Growth in Southwest Lubbock, Connections to TTU, family generations, World War II service, Effects of the Lubbock tornado, Discussion of downtown Lubbock renovation, local organizations, roads
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Transcript: Transcript available on Dspace
https://swco-ir.tdl.org/handle/10605/327358
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