Norvell, Dorothy 2004-11-09
Dorothy Norvell, reminisces about her life in Lubbock, Texas. Topics include her education, Theodore Phea (first husband), athletics, and Homer Norvell (her husband.)
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Interviewee Name: Dorothy Norvell
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Date: November 09, 2004
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 01:18:29
Abstract
Norvell, Dorothy; Born. 1934; Bonham, Texas; Youngest of 10 children; Father died when she was 2; Lonnie Bennett; Wanted an education; Mother; Texas College; Favorite classes and professors; Children; Texas Tech University; Education; Elementary; Parents supportive of teachers; Brothers watched over her; Brother carried her through rain; Close knit family; Basketball; High School; Floydada; First thought of Lubbock; Husband and Boys Club; Discipline; Support; Retired; Sense of Community; Supported her teachers; Had to teach; New directions; Pregnant women; Had to have an education; Most outstanding school; Driven to succeed; Helping along the way; Lubbock High School; Integration; Setting the bar; Parent’s attitude; Good life; Changes in Women’s Athletics; Opened doors for minorities; Bill Cosby; Civic Duties; Church; Hospital; Boys Club; Theodore Phea, First Husband; Mother was disciplinarian; Like a big brother at college; Senior when she was a freshman; His parents already moved to Lubbock; He was in the Service; Great loss; Died in 1987; Lubbock was supportive; Lubbock is home; Religious; How she is today; Children love Mr. Norvell; Very thankful for her life; God has come first; Workout; Age is just a number.
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