Snelling, Virginia 1973-06-18
Virginia Snelling, who retired in 1973, discusses her 46-year association with Texas Tech, particularly the last ten years when she served as Head of Payroll and Employee Benefits.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Virginia Snelling
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: June 18, 1973
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Jeff Townsend
Length: 50 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Biographical information given,
Career at Texas Tech began in 1927,
First worked as a switchboard operator,
Later worked in the Auditor’s Office,
Became Head of Payroll and Employee Benefits in 1963,
Growth of the staff and office outlined,
Recalls problems implementing the teacher retirement program,
Conversion to computer accounting discussed.
Tape 1, Side 2: Career at Texas Tech (continued),
Adaptation to computerized payroll accounting,
Organization of the Tech Credit Union recalled,
Mentions various payroll deductions,
Tech presidents listed,
Controversy concerning widening of Indiana Avenue discussed.
Range Dates: 1927-1973
Bulk Dates: 1927-1973
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