Pittman, Blair 2002-02-20
This interview features Blair Pittman as he discusses the multiple book and photo projects that he has worked on over the years. Pittman reflects upon his interests in the natural world, photography, and caving while describing how each interest has helped him with his work. He also mentions friends and mentors that have inspired him during his journey. The interview ends with Pittman sharing anecdotes that he later compiled into a book: Tales From the Terlingua Porch.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Blair Pittman
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Date: February 20, 2002
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Interviewer: David Marshall and Bill Tydeman
Length: 02:03:58 (2 hours 3 minutes)
Abstract
Introduction and background information; His father’s occupation; childhood education; first interest in caving; Ross Maxwell and offering college programming; Wallace Pratt and the Guadalupe National Park; Interest in photography and working for newspapers; Assignments with National Geographic; Writing the Texas Caves book; caving; The Sonora cave; the Documerica project; Taking photos for the EPA; Photographic aspects of his land; Texas’ geographic diversity; patterns and listening to instinct; Mexico and the border; Closing discussion
Access Information
Original Recording Format: born digital audio
Recording Format Notes: access copy available to listen in reading room
Transcript: available on dspace
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