McGaughy, Mrs Fred 1974, 1975
In this series of interviews, Mrs. McGaughy discusses her career in education, as well as the curriculum, students, philosophy and her connection with the Central Texas School of Oratory in Brownwood. The school was founded in 1930 by her husband, Fred McGaughy. Note: These tape recordings are very poor quality and barely audible.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mrs. Fred McGaughy
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: August 18, 1974; January, May 18, and August 14, 1975
Location: Brownwood, Texas
Interviewer: Lori L. Lawson
Length: 3 hours 15 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Central Texas School of Oratory,
Central Texan,
Students,
Graduates,
Brownwood Banner,
Mrs. McGaughy,
Education,
Graduation from Daniel Baker College,
Fred McGaughy,
Education,
Daniel Baker College,
Contests and recitals,
Howard Payne College,
Mrs. McGaughy (again),
Howard Payne College (again),
Recital,
Boston University,
Teaching experience,
Ballinger, Texas (1931-32),
Rising Star, Texas,
Other positions,
Marriage (1932),
Drawing school (1933),
Fred McGaughy (again),
Family,
Father’s occupation,
Settlement in Brownwood area,
Community involvement,
Football,
Daniel Baker College.
Tape 1, Side 2: Fred McGaughy (continued),
Education,
Emerson & Curry,
Teaching experience,
Central Texas School of Oratory,
Founding (1930),
Debates and recitals,
Naming of school,
Advertisement,
World War II,
Effect on school,
Curriculum,
Students,
Comparison to public schools,
Interscholastic League,
Competition,
Curriculum (again),
Fred McGaughy (again),
Teaching philosophy,
Central Texas School of Oratory (again),
Accomplishment of students,
Annual banquet.
Tape 2, Side 1: Awards ceremony (September 1954),
Speech Association (1952),
Course work in school,
Fred McGaughy,
Favorite authors,
Programs instituted in school,
Central Texan,
Significance,
Fred McGaughy (again),
Personality,
Central Texas School of Oratory,
Recitals,
Debates,
Outstanding students.
Tape 2, Side 2: Outstanding students (continued),
Competition,
Try-outs,
Contests,
Adult pupils,
Reasons for attending,
Teaching methods,
Memorization,
Beginning students,
Self confidence,
Early training,
Relaxation techniques,
Teaching methods (again),
Philosophy,
Use of arm gestures.
Tape 3, Side 1: Central Texas School of Oratory,
Annual Spring Banquet,
Location,
Literary pieces,
Sources,
Recitals,
Location,
Stage,
School auditorium,
Central Methodist Church, Brownwood, Texas,
Fred McGaughy,
Public Speaking,
Central Texas School of Oratory,
Joe L. Wylie, Director of Debate,
Fred McGaughy,
Teaching career,
Brownwood High School,
Central Texas School of Oratory (again),
Coaching,
UIL activities,
Mrs. McGaughy,
Teaching career,
Use of podium,
Central Texas School of Oratory (again),
School hours.
Tape 3, Side 2: Blank
Tape 4, Side 1: Brownwood schools,
Operated by women,
Central Texas School of Oratory,
Recitals,
Photograph discussed,
Banquets,
Order of events,
Locations,
Attendance,
Toastmaster,
Student debates,
Central Texan,
Advertisement,
Cost,
Founding,
Central Texas School of Oratory,
Publicity,
Handbills,
Other advertising,
Departments,
Children,
Intermediate,
High School and adult,
Mrs. McGaughy,
Banquets (again),
Tickets,
Alumni meetings,
School activities,
Saturday story hours.
Tape 4, Side 2: Central Texas School of Oratory (continued),
Classes,
Schedule,
Size,
Changes in education,
Student values,
Teaching style,
Emphasis upon speech,
Students (again),
Honor roll,
Courses offered.
Range Dates: 1910-1975
Bulk Dates: 1910-1955
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