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This interview features Alwyn Barr as he discusses his education background and working at Texas Tech University. In this interview, Barr describes his college years and pursuing a degree in history. He then moves on to recount some of the notable history professors he knew. Barr also recalls what it was like being a white man teaching an African American history class. He closes the interview by explaining his thoughts on the COVID-19 pandemic.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Alwyn Barr

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' February 10, 2021

'''Location:''' via phone

'''Interviewer:''' Zachary Hernandez

'''Length:''' 02:31:12 (2 hours 31 minutes)


==Abstract==
Introduction and background information; His parents; growing up; Playing baseball; College years; Being an editor for the Southwestern Historical Quarterly; after graduation; His wife; teaching an African-American history class; Moving to Lubbock; Working at Texas Tech University; David Vigness and the TTU history department; Recruiting graduate students; The academic job market; research; Teaching black history; Experiences and thoughts on COVID-19; Grandchildren
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==Access Information==

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

'''Recording Format Notes:''' patrons may listen to audio in our reading room

'''Transcript:''' transcript available on dspace <https://hdl.handle.net/10605/373982 >

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[[Category: Needs Review ]] [[Category: SWC Interviews]] [[Category: 2020s]] [[Category: University Archives]] [[category: COVID-19]] [[Category: Texas Tech]] [[Category: History Department]] [[Category: Higher Education]]