White, James "Jim" 2021-02-25
This interview features James White as he discusses being an architecture professor at Texas Tech University. In this interview, White describes how he and his twin brother got interested in architecture. He then moves on to explain his college years and enlisting in the Air Force. White recalls being the Dean of the College of Architecture and the difficulties he face. White closes out the interview by recounting owning his own architecture firm.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: James "Jim" White
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: February 25, 2021
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Zachary Hernandez
Length: 02:10:51
Abstract
Introduction and background information; family history; Ethnic heritage and family heritage; Growing up in Anson; architecture; Joining the air force; College experience; Graduate school and teaching; Research; Difficult parts about being a dean; Thoughts on COVID-19; Habitat for Humanity; Family; Owning his own practice
Access Information
Original Recording Format: born digital
Recording Format Notes: patrons may listen to audio in our reading room
Transcript: transcript available on dspace <https://hdl.handle.net/10605/373981 >
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