Patterson, T J 2004-07-26
This interview features Thomas James Patterson as he discusses his career in politics and the ethnic minorities of Lubbock.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: T.J. Patterson
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: July 26, 2004
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 00:58:23 (58 minutes)
Abstract
Introduction and background information; Staying in Lubbock; teaching; His decision to run for office in Lubbock; When the blacks and Hispanics in Lubbock started working together; Starting the Southwest Digest, and their goals for the paper; Area differences; Lubbock being behind the times
Access Information
Original Recording Format:
Recording Format Notes: audio cd available in reading room
Transcript: yes
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