Barr, Alwyn 2021-02-10
This interview features Alwyn Barr as he discusses his education background and working at Texas Tech University. In this interview, Barr describes his college years and pursuing a degree in history. He then moves on to recount some of the notable history professors he knew. Barr also recalls what it was like being a white man teaching an African American history class. He closes the interview by explaining his thoughts on the COVID-19 pandemic.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Alwyn Barr
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: February 10, 2021
Location: via phone
Interviewer: Zachary Hernandez
Length: 02:31:12 (2 hours 31 minutes)
Abstract
Introduction and background information; His parents; growing up; Playing baseball; College years; Being an editor for the Southwestern Historical Quarterly; after graduation; His wife; teaching an African-American history class; Moving to Lubbock; Working at Texas Tech University; David Vigness and the TTU history department; Recruiting graduate students; The academic job market; research; Teaching black history; Experiences and thoughts on COVID-19; Grandchildren
Access Information
Original Recording Format: born digital
Recording Format Notes: patrons may listen to audio in our reading room
Transcript: transcript available on dspace < >
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