Wolfe, Ilse 1975-09-19
Dr. Ilse Wolfe discusses her career as a professor of Home Economics at both Oklahoma State and at Texas Tech universities.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Ilse Wolfe
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: September 19, 1975
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Joanna Shurbet
Length: 40 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Family and personal background,
First job,
Employment during Depression,
Graduate work,
Areas on concentration in studies,
Post-Ph.D. training,
Participation in Marshall Plan, Germany,
Oklahoma State University,
Program development,
Home Economics department chairperson,
Consumer education,
Waste of human resources,
Women,
Educational deficiencies,
Goals and values of college students,
Father’s feelings about education,
Impressions of Texas Tech (1928-1932),
Publications,
Maximum satisfaction in life,
Importance of homemakers,
Travels,
American vs. European homemakers.
Tape 1, Side 2: Teacher exchange program,
Experience on Texas Tech faculty,
Changes in Texas Tech (1925-1975),
Impact of Texas Tech on life,
Scholarships.
Range Dates: 1925-1975
Bulk Dates: 1925-1975
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