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The interview covers Joe Burleson’s family genealogy, his life experiences, and stories about Meadow, Texas in Terry County. Burleson details his and his mother's experiences teaching in the South Plains. Burleson taught at Meadow for over thirty years. His mother taught in Ropes, Meadow, and Sundown. Moreover, the interview discusses his father’s experiences as a gin manager in Meadow, Texas. In addition, the interview mentions his grandmother, who was married to a relative of Stephen F. Austin, and his uncle Omar Burleson, who served as a US Congressman. Lastly, the interview discusses Burleson’s trips to Mexico City and New York.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Joe Burleson

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' October 6, 2020

'''Location:''' Lubbock, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Zachary Hernandez

'''Length:''' 00:59:28 (59 minutes)


==Abstract==
Introduction and background information; His parents and grandparents; Why his parents moved to Meadow and his childhood in Meadow; His journey into the field of education; college years; Different gins in west Texas; teaching in Meadow; Thoughts on COVID-19; grape and wine industry
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==Access Information==

'''Original Recording Format:''' born digital 

'''Recording Format Notes:''' patrons may listen to a CD copy in our reading room

'''Transcript:''' transcript available on dspace < >

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[[Category: Needs Review ]] [[Category: SWC Interviews]] [[Category: 2020s]] [[Category: Family Life and Background]] [[Category: George Mahon]] [[Category: World War II]] [[Category: Lubbock, Texas]] [[Category: Cotton]] [[Category: Meadow Texas]]