Smith, Jerry Lee and Donna 2022-05-27
This interview features Jerry Lee and Donna Smith as they discuss their lives and careers in the agricultural industry. The interview begins with Mr. Smith recalling his family background before moving on to describe his early interest and involvement with drag racing. Mr. Smith then transitions to explain his career choice of becoming a harvester, and he and his wife recount their tails of traveling around America harvesting crops. The interview closes with Mr. Smith expressing how important religion and his path with God is to him.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Jerry Lee and Donna Smith
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: May 27, 2022
Location:Amarillo, Texas
Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 01:28:15 (1 hour 28 minutes)
Abstract
Introduction and background information; His introduction to drag racing and his first drag races; What racing was like during his time; Thoughts on the Motorsports Hall of Fame in Amarillo; his career; Places they’ve harvested; Donna’s car accident and recovery; Harvesting through bad weather; Being retired; Religion and closing remarks
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/10605/375710 >
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