Little, Dr Ivan 1974-11-22
Dr. Little, former sociology instructor at Texas Tech, describes the history of and his involvement in the university’s Department of Sociology.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Dr. Ivan Little
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: November 22, 1974
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: David Murrah
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Ivan Little,
Childhood,
Education,
Texas Tech,
University of Nebraska,
Teaching,
High school,
Texas Tech,
Sociology status,
Former chairman,
Pseudo-department,
Various deans/chairmen,
Support of sociology,
Departmental shifts,
Growth of department,
Courses taught in sociology,
Other sociology instructors,
Sociology departmental status and affiliation,
Influence of personnel,
Interest in sociology (1950s),
Rise to departmental status with various sociological professors,
Doctoral degree.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1940-1960
Bulk Dates: 1950-1960
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