Clarke, Bruce Cooper 2023-06-20
This interview features Bruce Cooper Clarke III as he recounts his life story beginning with being a member of the band Sha Na Na. Dr. Clarke then moves on to describe his academic pursuits, and how he ultimately ended up at Texas Tech in the English department. The interview closes with Clarke explaining his thoughts on academic creativity and how his teaching appeals to foreign students.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Bruce Cooper Clarke III
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: June 20, 2023
Location: via phone
Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 01:02:38 (1 hour 2 minutes)
Abstract
Sha Na Na; Getting to Woodstock; Attending college and wanting to continue his academic studies; His first impressions of Texas Tech and Lubbock; Lubbock’s music scene; Academic career; Thoughts on academic creativity; Teaching
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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