Parker, Tommy Lee 2024-06-28
This interview features Tommy Lee Parker as he discusses religion and his journey to prove his relation to Chief Quanah Parker. In this interview, Mr. Parker describes his family genealogy and how he discovered that it ties back to Quanah Parker. He then moves on to recall how he received his calling from God and has dedicated his life to serving God.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Tommy Lee Parker
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: June 28, 2024
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez and Tai Kreidler
Length: 02:26:48 (2 hours 26 minutes)
Abstract
Introduction and background information; Sports and enlisting in the army; Reflecting on his time in the military; moving back to Texas; call to service from God; Putting the plan God gave him into action; Becoming a rabbi, starting up his own church, and move to Saint Matthews Baptist Church; Tracing his lineage to Quanah Parker; His proof for his connection to Quanah Parker; God leading him on his journey; God’s will; Feeling a connection and kinship with Quanah Parker; Being God’s right hand and God preparing him; Alignment with the Native American church; mentors; Importance of father figures and closing thoughts
Access Information
Original Recording Format: born digital
Recording Format Notes: patrons may listen to audio in our reading room
Transcript: transcript available on dspace
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