Strehli, Alfred Bell 1973-07-13
Alfred Bell Strehli, a Spanish professor at Texas Tech, discusses his career at the university and the growth of its Foreign Language Department.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Alfred Bell Strehli
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: July 13, 1973
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Jeff Townsend
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Gives background,
Born: Cincinnati, Ohio (1902),
Parents and grandparents remembered,
Tells about schooling in West Virginia,
Attended Ohio State University,
Describes teaching experiences,
Years at Texas A & M noted,
Compares A & M to Texas Tech,
Language departments discussed,
Comments on emphasis of technological aspects at Texas Tech,
Recalls early administrators,
Employed in Department of Foreign Language,
Encouraged in research by department head,
World War II effects on Texas Tech reviewed.
Tape 1, Side 2: World War II effects (continued),
Changes in teaching languages recalled,
More languages added to curriculum,
Remembers faculty controversy,
Lists committees served on,
Spanish-speaking students mentioned,
Impressions of Education School given.
Range Dates: 1902-1973
Bulk Dates: 1922-1973
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