Groves, Ester 1980-10-10
Mrs. Groves, retired teacher and librarian at Lubbock High School, recalls her early life, educational background and teaching career.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Esther Groves
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: October 10, 1980
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Richard Mason
Length: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Birth (January 24 1897),
Corinth Mississippi,
Settled in Coolidge Texas,
Cotton farming,
Frank Burney father,
Ellen Welch mother,
Housing (1900),
Chores,
Housework,
Fieldwork,
School,
Dave Gordon School,
San Angelo Texas,
Arden School,
Social gatherings,
Meals,
Gardening,
Canning foods,
Insect problems.
Tape 1, Side 2: Teacher,
Discipline,
Lubbock Texas (1924),
Lubbock High School,
Texas Tech University,
Opening festivities,
First Convocation,
Student spirit,
Football games.
Tape 2, Side 1: Librarian training,
University of Texas,
Lubbock High School Library,
Study halls,
Library assistants,
Football at Lubbock High School,
Coaches,
Students,
Educational changes,
Recommendations.
Tape 2, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1897-1980
Bulk Dates: 1900-c.1940
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