Parkhill, Miriam C 1978-07-19
Mrs. Parkhill, wife of civil engineer Gordon Parkhill, recalls her past and discusses her association with Texas Tech and its early history.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Miriam C. Parkhill
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: July 19, 1978
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Bobby Weaver
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Deadwood, South Dakota,
Black Hills Power Company,
Teaching career, Gordon Parkhill,
Texas Tech (1932-1942),
Civil engineering,
Municipal jobs,
Texas Tech paving,
Works Progress Administration labor (1936),
Lubbock, Texas,
Disposal plant (1939),
Harry Roberts and Company,
Storm sewer system, Lubbock,
Broadway Avenue,
Lubbock,
Heat,
Snow (July 4, 1924),
Broadway Avenue,
Teaching career,
County Line, Texas,
Married (January 1929),
Football players, Texas Tech,
Babe Hallmark,
Games at fairgrounds,
E. J. "Pinky" Lowrey,
Private business,
Smith & Cooper Consulting Engineers (1947),
Parkhill, Smith & Cooper Association,
Air bases,
Clifford B. Jones.
Tape 1, Side 2: Stadium,
Textile Engineering building,
Dr. Paul Horn,
Wife,
Faculty,
Dr. W. C. Holden,
Social clubs,
Clifford B. Jones,
6666 Ranch, Spur, Texas,
Board of Directors, Chairman,
Education,
Family history,
To Texas,
Job opportunities for women,
Houses (1920s).
Range Dates: 1920s-1947
Bulk Dates: 1920s-1947
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