Matthews, Jim and Becky 2023-08-01
This interview features Jim and Becky Matthews as they describe how they met in Lubbock, their marriage and life together. They speak specifically about their time with the West Texas Historical Association, important figures, issues with the organization, and their time editing the Cyclone newsletter. They also talk about the Texas Folklore Society and their current research projects.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Jim Matthews
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: July 31, 2023
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Interviewer: Elissa Stroman
Length: 01:35:10 (1 hour 35 minutes)
Abstract
How the two met; working on The Cyclone; Early years working with the West Texas Historical Association; Other notable people in WTHA; The process of getting The Cyclone newsletter printed; Selecting content for The Cyclone; Mrs. Matthews tenure as vice president and president; Texas Folklore Society; memorable WTHA meetings; Changing the organization’s bylaws; awards and funding; Researching together and 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
Related Interview: Matthews, Jim 2023-08-01 ; Matthews, Jim 2023-07-31; Matthews, Becky 2023-08-01
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