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Latest revision as of 15:52, 2 July 2019
Dr. Hunt reminisces about his past and discusses education, focusing on the role he has played in Texas’ education system.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Dr. W. A. Hunt
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: January 13, 1981
Location: Abilene, Texas
Interviewer: Richard Mason
Length: 1 hour, 50 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Dr. William Hunt paternal grandfather,
Estacado Quaker Colony,
Dr. Anthony maternal grandfather,
Battle of Gettysburg,
To Texas (1870s),
Civil War anecdotes,
Dr. James W. Hunt father,
Methodist minister,
McMurry College,
Stamford Texas,
College,
Circuit riding,
Born: Dumas Texas (1906),
McMurry College,
Depression,
Faculty,
Denominational finds,
Community support,
Education,
Teachers,
Dr. James W. Hunt (again).
Tape 1, Side 2: Dr. James W. Hunt (continued),
W. A. Hunt,
College football,
Teaching,
Post Texas (1929-1931),
Teachers,
Qualifications,
Rewards,
Football,
McMurry College,
Texas Tech,
First game,
Equipment,
Formations,
Players,
Size,
Hometowns,
High school,
Town growth,
Population shifts,
Big Spring, Texas.
Tape 2, Side 1: Howard College,
President (1959-1972),
Duties,
Goals,
Community support,
Graduates,
Financial support,
Public education,
Value,
Texas Junior College System,
Howard College,
Curriculum,
Teacher/student ratio,
Recruiting,
Dormitories,
Athletics.
Tape 2, Side 2: Civic activities,
Chamber of Commerce,
City Planning Committee,
YMCA,
Salvation Army,
Boy Scouts of America,
Big Spring, Texas,
Junior colleges,
Role in future,
Enrollment,
Texas Tech University,
Presidency,
Geronimo,
Anecdotes.
Range Dates: 1863-1981
Bulk Dates: 1879-1972
Access Information
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Recording Format Notes:
Transcript:
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