Bagley, Sandy and Julie Smith 2023-09-06
This interview features Sandy Bagley and Julie Smith, members of the University Women’s Club, as they talk about their history with the organization, the decision to disband the group, and its impact on Lubbock women over the past ninety years. This interview talks about the various interest groups within the club (like book club, needlework, and cooking groups), their history providing scholarships, the changing role of women over the twentieth century, and memorable events/women/activities.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Sandy Bagley and Julie Smith
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: September 6, 2023
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Elissa Stroman
Length: 01:49:44 (1 hour 49 minutes)
Abstract
Introduction and Mrs. Smith introduction to the University Women’s Club; The early history of the University Women’s Club; Membership to the Club; book club; Decision to disband the club; The clubs connection to the university; Allowing female staff members to join the club; lawsuit; Providing fellowship’s to college students; Finding support through the club; Accommodating the members; disbandment of the club; Other influential members of the club; Closing thoughts
Access Information
Original Recording Format: born digital
Recording Format Notes: patrons may listen to audio in our reading room
Transcript: transcript available on dspace <https://hdl.handle.net/10605/375173 >
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