McClain, Meredith 2016-04-12
This interview features retired Texas Tech German professor Dr. Meredith McClain. McClain discusses her family background, growing up in Georgetown, Texas, and her time studying German and flute. McClain talks about traveling abroad, getting her doctorate at the University of Texas, and coming to Texas Tech as a professor.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Meredith McClain
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: April 12, 2016
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Elissa Stroman
Length: 02:21:16 (2 hours 21 minutes)
Abstract
Georgetown and early life; Mother and Father; Parents meet and get married; Flute; High school; Austria; Returning to Austin; Tom, California, and working in a restaurant; Finishing the dissertation and coming to Texas Tech; Dancing; About mother; Church involvement and viewpoint on religion; Members of the family; Will Kelly; Growing up in Georgetown; First experiences with German; Music competitions and auditions; Life experiences, dating, living alone
Access Information
Original Recording Format: born digital
Recording Format Notes: CD copy available on dspace
Transcript: Transcript available on dspace https://hdl.handle.net/10605/362126
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