Patterson, T J 2004-07-26

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This interview features Thomas James Patterson as he discusses his career in politics and the ethnic minorities of Lubbock.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: T.J. Patterson

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: July 26, 2004

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez

Length: 00:58:23 (58 minutes)


Abstract

Introduction and background information; Staying in Lubbock; teaching; His decision to run for office in Lubbock; When the blacks and Hispanics in Lubbock started working together; Starting the Southwest Digest, and their goals for the paper; Area differences; Lubbock being behind the times


Access Information

Original Recording Format:

Recording Format Notes: audio cd available in reading room

Transcript: yes



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