Matthews, Jim 2023-08-01
In this follow up interview, Jim Matthews speaks on his work with the Boy Scouts after moving to San Antonio. He outlines various research projects he has worked on regarding buffalo soldiers, old Texas fort trails, and his book on Fort Concho. He describes the archives course at Texas Tech and his oral history background as well as his work with the Episcopal Historical Commission.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Jim Matthews
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: July 31, 2023
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Interviewer: Elissa Stroman
Length: 00:57:15 (57 minutes)
Abstract
Introduction and overview of work in San Antonio; Retirement; Historical forts in Texas; Other research projects he’s worked on; The archives course he took at the Southwest Collection; Oral history interviews he did for the Southwest Collection; Episcopal history in San Antonio
Access Information
Original Recording Format: born digital
Recording Format Notes: patrons may listen to audio in our reading room
Transcript: transcript available on dspace
Related Interview: Matthews, Jim 2023-07-31; Matthews, Jim and Becky 2023-08-01; Matthews, Becky 2023-08-01
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