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<p>Created page with &quot;The interview discusses Tony Privett’s family, his early life and career, and his experiences volunteering for the Harvey House in Slaton. The interview begins with details...&quot;</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>The interview discusses Tony Privett’s family, his early life and career, and his experiences volunteering for the Harvey House in Slaton. The interview begins with details about Mr. Privett’s family. Moreover, Mr. Privett shares details about growing up in Slaton, the Sante Fe Railroad Company, and his experiences at Texas Tech University. The interview contains information about the history of Slaton, Texas, Railroads and Passenger Trains in Texas History, as well as insights on racial relations in the city of Slaton. The interview finishes discussing the Harvey House in Slaton.<br /> <br /> ==General Interview Information==<br /> <br /> '''Interviewee Name:''' Tony Privett<br /> <br /> '''Additional Parties Recorded:'''<br /> <br /> '''Date:''' April 19, 2022<br /> <br /> '''Location:''' Lubbock, Texas<br /> <br /> '''Interviewer:''' Zachary Hernandez<br /> <br /> '''Length:''' 01:38:39 (1 hour 38 minutes)<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Abstract==<br /> Introduction and background information; His father’s tenure as a Santa Fe Railroad conductor; Santa Fe Railroad; Passenger trains; Privett’s education; growing up in Slaton, Texas; integration; Slaton’s minority population when he was growing up; Decision to attend Texas Tech; Thoughts on the city of Lubbock; Waldenbooks; Working in the publishing industry; Transferring to work with Grizzard enterprises; Augusta National; Moving back to Lubbock; the Slaton Harvey House; Involvement with the Slaton Harvey House/bed and breakfast<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Access Information==<br /> <br /> '''Original Recording Format:''' born digital <br /> <br /> '''Recording Format Notes:''' patrons may listen to audio in our reading room<br /> <br /> '''Transcript:''' transcript available on dspace &lt; https://hdl.handle.net/10605/376468&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Related Interview:''' [[Privett, Tony 2022-04-26]]<br /> <br /> ----<br /> {{UsageStatement}}<br /> <br /> [[Category: SWC Interviews]] [[Category: 2020s]] [[Category: Slaton, Texas]] [[Category: Railroad]] [[Category: Texas Tech]]</div>

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