Riggs, Sue 2013-05-01

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This interview highlights the life and career of Sue Riggs. Riggs describes growing up in Nazi-occupied Paris during World War II, her subsequent marriage to Elton Riggs, her move to the United States, and her career as a French teacher at All Saints Episcopal School in Lubbock


General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Sue Riggs

Additional Parties Recorded:

Date: May 01, 2013

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: David Marshall

Length: 01:23:37


Abstract

World War II, For or against the Nazis, A typical meal, Celebrating Labor Day as a child, Other holiday celebrations, News of the war, Meeting Elton Riggs, Moving to America, First impressions, Learning a new language, Taking students on trips to France, Private tutoring


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Transcript: Transcript available in reading room

https://swco-ir.tdl.org/handle/10605/90294


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