Rhodes, Mrs Reuby S 1976-03-09

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Mrs. Rhodes discusses the development of public schools in early Lubbock.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Mrs. Reuby S. Rhodes

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: March 09, 1976

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: Joanna Shurbet

Length: 1 hour


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Dupre School, Lubbock (1927), Description, History, Lubbock schools, Earliest (1891), Miss Minnie Tubbs, Social controls (1920s), Manner of dress, Restrictions on teachers, Employment, Changes in education, KFYO Radio as teaching aid, E. J. "Pinky" Lowrey tapes, Early Lubbock, School system, Cotton industry.

Tape 1, Side 2: E. J. "Pinky" Lowrey tapes (continued), Singer Store, School days, Reading, Effect of television, Former students, Carl Coke Rister, Relevance and learning.

Range Dates: 1891-1976

Bulk Dates: 1920s-1976


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