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<p>Created page with &quot;This interview features Kay Dowdy as she discusses her family and her career at Texas Tech University. In this interview, Dowdy recalls working at Texas Tech and describes her...&quot;</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>This interview features Kay Dowdy as she discusses her family and her career at Texas Tech University. In this interview, Dowdy recalls working at Texas Tech and describes her penchant for solving problems. During this time, Dowdy mentions different projects that she saw come to fruition at Texas Tech. The interview then shifts, and Dowdy recounts stories about her father, former Lubbock mayor Max Tidmore. The interview closes with Mrs. Dowdy explaining some of her father’s business ventures.<br /> <br /> ==General Interview Information==<br /> <br /> '''Interviewee Name:''' Kay Dowdy<br /> <br /> '''Additional Parties Recorded:'''<br /> <br /> '''Date:''' May 30, 2023<br /> <br /> '''Location:''' Lubbock, Texas<br /> <br /> '''Interviewer:''' Zachary Hernandez<br /> <br /> '''Length:''' 01:40:24 (1 hour 40 minutes)<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Abstract==<br /> Introduction and working at Texas Tech; Butting heads with students; Managing conflicts and controversies; the Carol of Lights; The English and Education buildings projects; Her favorite part of her job; How she got her job at Texas Tech; Working with international students and professors; outdoor activities; Boy Scouts; Tidmore’s work mapping the McKenzie trail; Her father’s business ventures; Closing remarks<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Access Information==<br /> <br /> '''Original Recording Format:''' born digital <br /> <br /> '''Recording Format Notes:''' patrons may listen to audio in our reading room<br /> <br /> '''Transcript:''' transcript available on dspace &lt;https://hdl.handle.net/10605/374716 &gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> ----<br /> {{UsageStatement}}<br /> <br /> [[Category: Needs Review ]] [[Category: SWC Interviews]] [[Category: 2020s]] [[Category: University Archives]] [[Category: Texas Tech]] [[Category: Texas Tech Traditions]]</div>

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