Little, Dr Ivan 1974-11-22

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Dr. Little, former sociology instructor at Texas Tech, describes the history of and his involvement in the university’s Department of Sociology.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Dr. Ivan Little

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: November 22, 1974

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: David Murrah

Length: 30 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Ivan Little, Childhood, Education, Texas Tech, University of Nebraska, Teaching, High school, Texas Tech, Sociology status, Former chairman, Pseudo-department, Various deans/chairmen, Support of sociology, Departmental shifts, Growth of department, Courses taught in sociology, Other sociology instructors, Sociology departmental status and affiliation, Influence of personnel, Interest in sociology (1950s), Rise to departmental status with various sociological professors, Doctoral degree.

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: 1940-1960

Bulk Dates: 1950-1960


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