View source for Derr, Mabel Guess 1987-06-02

Mabel Guess reminisces over her career as a school teacher in Haskell County, Texas.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Mabel Guess Derr

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' June 2, 1987

'''Location:''' Haskel, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Richard Mason

'''Length:''' 50 minutes


==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:'''
Background,
b: Bell County, Texas,
To Haskell County, Texas; 1907,
Grandfather's land,
Haskell County, Texas; 
Country schools,
Education of family,
Parents: Revas and Bell Guess,
Early Haskell County settlement,
Water supply,
Recreation games,
School,
Athletics program,
Changes in recent years,
Girls' participation,
Teaching experience,
Grades taught,
Training,
Education,
Views on education of women,
Cost,
Teaching experience (again),
Discipline,
Curriculum, primary school 1960,
Phonics program,
Benefits,
Marketing,
Success,
Mathematics,
Qualities of a good teacher,
Discipline (again),
Lunch program,
Major changes in public education,
Weinert, Texas,
Changes in recent year,
Town site,
Opportunities
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'''Tape 1, Side 2:'''
Blank
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'''Range Dates:''' 1907-1987

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1907-1987


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