Caffey, W. Stewart 2023-03-07

This interview features W. Stewart Caffey as he describes his background and career in the education profession. Caffey discusses his childhood in Sidney, Texas, his primary and secondary education, and his choice to pursue history. Caffey then outlines his career in public education, while recounting projects that he worked on with his students and during his free time. One project of note is Mr. Caffey’s involvement with oral history and the Texas Oral History Association.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: W. Stewart Caffey

Additional Parties Recorded:

Date: March 7, 2023

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: Tai Kreidler

Length: 02:02:27 (2 hours 2 minutes)

Abstract

Introduction and background information; Participation in sports; Being a preacher for a short time; Being in the Peace Corps; getting a graduate degree; Moving to Lubbock; teaching math at Abernathy; Working with his students; The history of the area he grew up in; Comanche Country; Catching the attention of the Texas Oral History Association; Managing and issuing a quarterly paper; how he perceives himself; Lifetime memberships; healthcare; Connections in Abilene; Closing discussion

Access Information

Original Recording Format: born digital

Recording Format Notes: patrons may listen to audio in our reading room

Transcript: transcript available on dspace

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