Family background and the Colorado draft experience, 1994 June 13, 1994 July 06

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Scope and Contents

Side A:

Dr. Lennox Tierney begins this interview with his family background. He discusses his parents history and how they have influenced his life. He then goes on to discuss the history of his grandparents and his school experiences from elementary school thru College. He briefly speaks about his teaching experiences then begins the story of his Colorado draft experience.

Side B:

Dr. Lennox Tierney continues the story of his Colorado draft experience at the Navy Language School where he first learns to speak Japanese.

He also talks about the origination of his interest and beginnings in photography, as well as his experiences counseling the camera club at the Beverly Hills High School.

He then goes on to talk about the Great Depression and how it affected his and his family's lives. During the Great Depression, Lennox Tierney graduated from the University Of California. He discusses in some detail his experiences after college. Because there was not much work during the Great Depression, Lennox decided to travel. He began his expedition up the West Coast until he came to Santa Cruz Island where he was offered a sheep-herding job by the Caire family. He worked for room and board as a Basque Cowboy at Prisoners Bay for one year. He shares many stories from that year including how he spent his time at work and off work.

At the end of that year, Lennox continued to travel up the coast. On the San Miguel Island, he encountered Herbert Lester who had a farm on a desolate island. Lennox shares the history of the Lester family and his experiences working for them as a sheepherder and island patrolman. He also shares the story of Joao Rodrigues Cabrillo and the mystery of his burial place.

Dates

1994 June 13
1994 July 06

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