Fisher, Ann 1989-03-26

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Ann Fisher discusses the programs available at the Texas Tech Museum.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Ann Fisher

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Date: March 26, 1989

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: Yammin Huang

Length: 30 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Tours, Programs geared for age groups, Future tours include Lubbock Lakeside, Ranching and Heritage Center, Recollections of early years, Discusses initial tours at center, Growth of center, Tours available, Volunteer program, Evaluation of tour guides, Program headed by docent committee of West Texas and Texas Tech museum, Process to become volunteer, Involvement of Women's Council of Museums and West Texas Museum Association, Children's tours, Discusses favorite tour given for blind children, Connection of program with Lubbock High School, Training, Attend training sessions led by Texas Tech professors, Tour schedules, Volunteers arrange their schedule, Financial support, Museum sets fees with area schools for tours, Old museum, Located in Holden Hall, Discusses tours there, Special exhibits, Volunteers attend additional classes for these, Problems with museum, Lack of communication between museum and general public

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: 1989

Bulk Dates: 1989


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