Graves, Lucille 1974-05-23
Mrs. Graves, first black student at Texas Tech, discusses her admittance to Tech and the attitudes of her teachers and fellow students.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Lucille Graves
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Date: May 23, 1974
Location: Lubbock, Texas
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Length: 10 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Lists events leading up to her admittance to
Texas Tech,
Names first courses she took,
Mentions NAACP involvement,
Describes attitudes of students and teachers,
Learned about public schools,
Had a bachelor’s degree before she entered Tech,
Worked on her Master’s degree.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
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Transcript: partial
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