Putman, Mark 2025-08-07
This interview features Mark Putman as he discusses his long-standing involvement with the Lubbock ABC Pro Rodeo. Putman explains the Rodeo’s history and background and its ties to the Lubbock Boys & Girls Club. Putman describes the rodeo’s event planning, volunteer efforts, organization leadership and community impact.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mark Putman
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: August 7, 2025
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Weston Marshall
Length: 01:46:18 (1 hour 46 minutes)
Abstract
Introduction and background information; Expo Center; Memories of the Municipal Coliseum; Setting up the Coliseum for a rodeo; Different positions that he’s held; Serving as chairman of the rodeo; Entertainment at the rodeo; The volunteer aspect of the rodeo; sponsors and vendors; Lubbock Rodeo’s impact on the community; how the rodeo has influenced his life; His favorite memory from the rodeo; Closing discussion
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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