Clopton, Mrs Carter 1973-06-28

Mrs. Clopton, director of the Governor’s Committee on Aging, discusses many examples of local programs for the elderly and the development of the Committee after 1961. Maureen Slocum, committee librarian, is introduced in the second tape.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Mrs. Carter Clopton

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Date: June 28, 1973

Location: Austin, Texas

Interviewer: Fred Carpenter

Length: 1 hour, 10 minutes

Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Biographical information given, Volunteer work with senior citizens discussed, Describes her experience in program for old people at St. David's Episcopal Church, Austin, Texas, Remembers the volunteer program of a political campaign, Outlines some main issues in gerontology, Discusses volunteers and old people's programs, Mentions work in State Senate, First efforts in committee on aging described, States situation of "dumping" senior citizens in state hospitals, Coordinator of Aging Services, 1961, First report and salary, Mentions relations with state agencies, Senate Bill12 made aging committee permanent in Governor's office, 1963, Dr. Peavy, John Winters, Dr. Edgar, Col. Brown mentioned, Describes hierarchy and composition of committee, A&M Extension Service and others worked with the rural elderly

Tape 1, Side 2: Continues to talk on initial developments of committee, 1964, Emphasizes the needs of elderly in Texas, Describes local committee organization, Bilingual problems in Spanish and German, Community dissension in Columbus, Texas, Advertising difficulty in Floresville, T. B. in North Texas remarked, Older Americans Act - demonstration program, 1965, Gives examples of local programs, Telephone reassurance service, Kaufman County, Hogg Foundation and grant review board remembered, Board members listed, Transportation and identification programs, Governor's Preston Smith's strong support for committee noted, Directory of services for elderly begun, Gives function of committee as catalyst, Staff growth during the Smith's term, Film library at North Texas State University, Newspaper, programs, shows cited, Outlines new trends since 1965, Describes oral history program of the committee and the Austin Public Library

Tape 2, Side 1: Continues discussion of the Governor's Committee on Aging, Returns to volunteers and nursing homes, Introduces committee's librarian, Maureen Slocum, Librarian gives introduction to aging library, Mrs. Clopton talks about growing public interest in aging, Points to paintings done by elderly, Lists smaller cities with programs, Defines a senior citizen, Discusses relationships with Office of Economic Opportunity, Retired senior volunteers described

Tape 2, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: 1961-1973

Bulk Dates: 1961-1973

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