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Otilo J. Castellaño focuses on his life and career in Lubbock, Texas. In this interview, Castellaño recalls his memories of the May 11, 1970 tornado and its aftermath before describing his career trajectory. In the last half of the interview, Castellaño describes how he preferers to spend his retirement and some of the more memorable trips he has been on.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Otilo J. Castellano

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' July 31, 2024

'''Location:''' Lubbock, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Daniel U. Sanchez

'''Length:''' 01:58:28 (1 hour 58 minutes)

==Abstract==

Introduction and background; memories of the 1970 tornado; Suffering losses after the tornado; aftermath of the tornado; Returning to normal after the tornado, side job at the Spirit Arena; Buddy Holly Hall; plans for after high school; Working in the video business; later, Procurement Assistance Center; The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; bidding on projects;  How his personal life has been going; Religion; reflecting back on his life; Hispanic heritage; going on cruises; Closing discussion



==Access Information==

'''Original Recording Format:''' born digital audio 

'''Recording Format Notes:''' access copy available in reading room 

'''Transcript:''' transcript available on [https://hdl.handle.net/10605/377557 dspace]

'''Related Interviews:''' [[Castellano, Otilo J 1999-12-07]]



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[[Category: SWC Interviews]] [[Category: 2020s]] [[Category: Lubbock Tornado]] [[Category: Lubbock, Texas]] [[Category: Mexican-American Experience]] [[Category: Family Life and Background]]