Floyd, Willie 1979-06-13
Miss Floyd discusses her past, with emphasis on her academic career and experiences as a schoolteacher.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Miss Willie Floyd
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: June 13, 1979
Location: Abilene, Texas
Interviewer: Bobby Weaver
Length: 45 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
[Beginning garbled],
Education,
Hardin-Simmons College,
Southern Methodist University,
Thesis,
Father (from Tennessee),
Surveyor,
Peters' Colony,
School teacher,
Flu epidemic (1918),
Early schools
Tape 1, Side 2:
McKenzie College,
Clarksville, Texas,
Abilene, Texas,
College work,
Graduated, Hardin-Simmons,
Dr. Rupert Richardson,
Science courses taught,
High school
Range Dates: 1918-1979
Bulk Dates: 1918-1928
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