Peritte, Barbara 2016-04-20
This interview features Barbara Peritte. Peritte discusses her career working for the Soil Conservation Service. Peritte talks about the projects undertaken during her time with the SCS, particularly her work in watershed management. Peritte also discusses changes she has seen over the years in the SCS.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Barbara Peritte
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: April 20, 2016
Location: New Braunfels, Texas
Interviewer: Andy Wilkinson
Length: 00:47:09
Abstract
Family background and upbringing; Meeting first husband, working in Brownwood; Beginning career with Soil Conservation Service; Changes in the SCS; Husband and children, transferring to Temple and Nacogdoches; Successful projects; Barbara’s children; Reflecting on SCS experience
Access Information
Original Recording Format: born digital
Recording Format Notes: patrons may listen to a CD copy in our reading room
Transcript: Transcript available on dspace https://hdl.handle.net/10605/361816
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