Lamb, Mr Mrs Aaron Edward 1972-10-23
Mr. and Mrs. Aaron E. Lamb discuss the original and development of the metronoscope, a reading machine developed by Educational Laboratories in Brownwood.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Edward Lamb
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: October 23, 1972
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Fred Carpenter
Length: 00:46:46 (46 minutes)
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Family background discusses, reviews origin and description of the metronoscope, family participation in the development of the metronoscope related, commentary on background and career, participation in the development of the metronoscope explained, evaluation of the reading instrument, difficulties in using the metronoscope mentioned, claims of unique character of the metronoscope, description of the educational laboratory in Brownwood, promotion of the metronoscope outlined
Tape 1, Side 2: American Optical's role din the laboratory examined, notes return of the patent to the Taylor family, traces recent developments of the Taylor Educational laboratories, other educational instruments listed, educational philosophy explained, criticism of IQ test
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Access Information
Original Recording Format:open reel audio tape
Recording Format Notes: digitized October 2017, Audio CD available in Reading Room
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