Privett, Tony 2022-04-26
This interview explores Mr. Privett’s reflections on religion and race. It provides memories and stories about his time growing up in Slaton, Texas and attending Texas Tech University. Mr. Privett details his growing up in a Baptist family and his move away from organized religion. In addition, the interview details Mr. Privett’s experiences working as the communications director for the City of Lubbock. It discusses important moments in Lubbock during the nineties and early 2000s.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Tony Privett
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: April 26, 2022
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Zachary Hernandez
Length: 01:31:42 (1 hour 31 minutes)
Abstract
Introduction and religion; Minorities and race relations in Slaton, Texas; The Slaton Harvey House and historical preservation; Working on restoring the Harvey House; Future plans for the Harvey House; working for the City of Lubbock; Difficult issues he faced while working for the City of Lubbock; Communications about the Marsha Sharpe Freeway; Memories of the 1970 Lubbock tornado; 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/10605/376469>
Related Interview: Privett, Tony 2022-04-19
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