Riggs, Sue 2013-05-01
This interview highlights the life and career of Sue Riggs. Riggs describes growing up in Nazi-occupied Paris during World War II, her subsequent marriage to Elton Riggs, her move to the United States, and her career as a French teacher at All Saints Episcopal School in Lubbock
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Sue Riggs
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Date: May 01, 2013
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: David Marshall
Length: 01:23:37
Abstract
World War II, For or against the Nazis, A typical meal, Celebrating Labor Day as a child, Other holiday celebrations, News of the war, Meeting Elton Riggs, Moving to America, First impressions, Learning a new language, Taking students on trips to France, Private tutoring
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Transcript: Transcript available in reading room
https://swco-ir.tdl.org/handle/10605/90294
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