Cunningham, Mrs A B 1979-02-06

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Mrs. Cunningham discusses her past and that of her husband, Dr. A. B. Cunningham, professor of English at Texas Tech and author of several mystery novels, including the prize winning Murder at Deer Lick.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Mrs. A. B. Cunningham

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Date: February 6, 1979

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: Bobby Weaver

Length: 1 hour


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Dr. A. B. Cunningham, Husband, English professor, Author, Settling in Lubbock, Texas, Stock market crash (1929), Antique shop, Books, written by Cunningham, Murder at Deer Lick - prize winning, Death Rides a Sorrel Horse, Texas Tech University, Courses, Physical appearance, Faculty

Tape 1, Side 2: Dr. J. O. Ellsworth, Agriculture, Dr. R. C. Goodwin, chemistry, Dr. W. C. Holden, Sports, Daily life, Husband, Writing style, Education, Seminary, New York University, Teaching experiences

Range Dates: 1929-1979

Bulk Dates: 1929-1979


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