Brownwood School Board Meeting 1972-05-08
The Brownwood School Board discusses, with Coach Gordon Wood, the alleged misuse of school stationery by Morris Southhall. This was recorded from a KBWD radio broadcast of the meeting.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Brownwood School Board Meeting
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Date: May 8, 1972
Location: Brownwood, Texas
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Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Controversial issue in Brownwood school involving stationery usage, misappropriation of government funds,
Gordon wood presents his point of view,
States that no school administrator can coerce a teacher to participate in a certain way or abstain from politics,
Dr. James Gandy presents the alternate viewpoint,
Content of controversial letter soliciting votes for Ben Barnes,
Printed on Brownwood High School stationery,
Reply letter read,
Implications of letter,
Motion made that school board develop a policy concerning proper use of stationery
Tape 1, Side 2:
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Range Dates: 1972
Bulk Dates: 1972
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