African American Oral History Collection
Permanent URI for this collectionhttps://hdl.handle.net/10605/303299
The African-American Oral History Collection documents the diverse perspectives of the
African-American people of Lubbock and the South Plains. These interviews and accompanying
manuscript materials cover a myriad of topics including; early Lubbock, segregation,
discrimination, politics, education, music, art, cultural celebrations, the May 11, 1970 tornado,
commerce, and sport.
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Item Caro, Ruben 2018-06-26(2018-06-26)This interview features Ruben Caro as he discusses his life living in Lubbock. In this interview, Caro describes how Lubbock had changed over the years, what it is like to live as a black man in America, and how the Civil Rights movement affected Lubbock.Item Caro, Ruben 2018-07-12(2018-07-12)This interview features Ruben Caro as he discusses early Lubbock, his church, and his wife.Item Charles Taylor oral history interview(2017-11-15)This interview features Charles Taylor who discusses his teaching career. Charles recounts working as a teacher during integration and the busing that occurred in Lubbock.Item Charles Taylor oral history interview(2013-05-02)This interview features Charles Taylor, who discusses his upbringing, family life, education, the African-American community, and his thirty-three years as teacher and principal in the public school system.Item Clarence Priestley oral history interview(2013-06-17)This interview features former school principal, Clarence Priestley. Priestly talks about growing up in east Lubbock and working in the Lubbock Independent School District. Priestly discusses segregation and the impact that this had on the school system. Priestly also talks about the culture of east Lubbock.Item James Otis Price oral history interview(2013-07-17)This interview features Lubbock band director James Otis Price. Price discusses his experiences growing up in East Lubbock, attending Texas Tech, and teaching music in Lubbock. Price also talks about the various professional musicians with whom he has played.Item James T. Braxton 12-20-2016 oral history interview(2016-12-20)This interview features James Braxton. Braxton discusses his love of music and playing the violin and the saxophone. He also recounts his career directing and writing music for the Dunbar High School band in Lubbock.Item James T. Braxton oral history interview(2013-06-27)This interview features James T. Braxton, a former band and orchestra director for the Lubbock schools. Braxton discusses working in East Lubbock in the Manhattan Heights area schools and other schools in the Lubbock community. Braxton discusses the talented students he had during his teaching career and reflects on the benefits of music education.Item Nettie Edwards oral history interview(2017-11-14)Nettie Edwards discusses growing up and receiving her education amidst segregation. Edwards describes the separate but unequal education she received as a child, attending college, and becoming an elementary school principal.Item Ralph Leggett oral history interview(2013-10-29)This interview features Lubbock barber, Ralph Leggett. Leggett discusses his career as a barber in East Lubbock. Leggett talks about the neighborhoods and the various businesses in East Lubbock and how urban renewal has changed the city’s landscape.Item Thomas J. Patterson Sr. oral history interview(2013-07-25)This interview features T. J. Patterson, who discusses his early life and upbringing, his experiences as an educator, Lubbock councilman, newspaper editor, and leader for the African- American community.