Elle, Keig 2001-10-11

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Keig Elle was a member of Mortar Board honor society at Texas Tech University. She served her community while upholding her values attained from the organization.


General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Keig Elle

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Date: October 11, 2001

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: Morgan Mercer

Length: 00:19:57


Abstract

Introduction; Background; Moving to Portland, Oregon; Worked six years before going to college; Paid for college during the Great Depression; Worked 20 hours a week; College Life; After college she lived in a women’s cooperative house; Sociology major with a German and French minor; Participated in organizations; Induction into Mortar Board; Activities; Selected as president for Mortar Board; Mortar Board led procession; Mortar Board Ball; Head of the Portland public library; Met husband; Came to Texas Tech; Moved to California while husband was gone; Moved back to Lubbock; Husband worked as Texas Tech faculty member; Husband’s volunteer work; Keig’s invitation to work at Texas Tech Library; Advisor to Gamma Phi Beta; Mortar Board values; Honored at the National Conference in Arizona; Strive for the top.


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