Perry, Wanda 2004-02-18
Wanda Perry reminisces on her life as a Texas Tech University student and being on the fencing team. She discusses her life after college.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Wanda Perry
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Date: February 18, 2004
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 00:26:08
Abstract
Wanda Perry; Born August 7, 1931; Parents names; Parents Occupation; Childhood life; Siblings; Describe childhood; School; Interest in sports; Texas State College for Women; Transferred to Tech; Fence on the team; Fad; Team experience; Invited football team to workout; Workout routine; Men fencing team lettered; First trip for fencing; Not just college teams; Competition; 4 girls on team; Rate players; Tech team overall; First TV station; In town demonstrations; Season; Only senior; Balancing athletics; Women only fought with spoils; Pistol grip and wrench grip; Bring foils; Campus experience; Budget; Special about first year; Life at Tech; Business major; Office manager for dad; New Mexico electric service company; Never a dull moment; No children; Board of Directors; Midland; Scrapbook; Officer in charge of history; Alamo Committee; Interest in history; Six ancestors in the Texas Republic; Retired in Midland; Fencing not too popular.
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