Armstrong, Nelda 2013-07-31

This interview features Nelda Armstrong. Armstrong reflects upon the establishment of her own advertising agency, challenges she faced as a woman in business, and her involvement in various volunteer organizations and agencies.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Nelda Armstrong

Additional Parties Recorded: n/a

Date: July 31, 2015

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: Elissa Stroman

Length: 1:19:26

Abstract

Family background and education
Beginning advertising career
Armstrong establishes her own agency
Challenges of being a woman in business
Volunteer work and involvement in professional organizations
Divorce and discussion of children
Involvement in church
Changing perspectives on women in business
Working with Texas Tech students
Awards and accomplishments
Retirement
Final Remarks

Access Information

Original Recording Format: born digital

Recording Format Notes: audio cd available in reading room

Transcript: found on dspace, see below

Links

Click for transcript: http://hdl.handle.net/10605/302379

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