Narvaiz, Robert 2021-11-05
This interview features Robert Narvaiz as he discusses his involvement with the Lubbock community and projects that he has worked on. In this interview, Narvaiz describes the history of Fiestas Del Llano and Pancho Clos before moving on to recount his career working in a union, and St. Mary’s Hospital.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Robert Narvaiz
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: November 5, 2021
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 01:44:20 (1 hour 44 minutes)
Abstract
Introduction and Fiestas Del Llano’s new building; How Fiestas Del Llano has changed over the years; The history of Lubbock’s Pancho Clos; San Antonio’s Pancho Clos; Pancho Clos’s entry methods; Reception and responses to Pancho Clos; Conchita Clos; The GI Forum and single member districts in Lubbock; How he became a member of the GI Forum; veterans’ parade; His feelings about being a part of different peoples’ lives; Joining the Marines; Becoming part of a union and working for the union; Retirement
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/10605/373973 >
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