DescriptionThis is an unrehearsed taped interview with Mattie T. Roberts, Alumna. Mrs. Robers is a 1933 graduate of Eastern Kentucky State Normal School. Mrs. Roberts taught School for 36 years. She reminisces about her college years and the influence Eastern had on her life.
LocationRichmond, KY
Duration:59:49
Time Summary00:00 - 01:20 Introduction.
01:20 - 05:00 Mattie T. Roberts born February 21, 1912. Had one daughter. Taught school for 36 years.
05:00 - 07:00 Discussed educational background.
07:00 - 09:40 Talked about experiences she had during teaching years. Was referred to as a "hard" teacher. Mrs. Roberts took this as a compliment.
09:40 - 10:30 Talked about her hobbies since retirement. Knitting, crocheting, gardening and traveling.
10:30 - 12:00 Discussed her first impressions when arriving on Eastern campus.
12:00 - 15:40 Discussed personalities of faculty.
15:40 - 18:00 Discussed clubs also the changes on campus over the years.
18:00 - 20:00 Discussed dress code on campus.
20:00 - 27:00 Mentions Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. Case as Dean of Women. Also Dr. Keith as a great teacher, but did not approve of jokes he told in class.
27:00 - 29:00 Mrs. Roberts feels the educational system is just as strong as its students as well as the teacher that teaches.
29:00 - 31:00 Discussed the changes in education. Feels grammar has gotten lost.
31:00 - 32:00 Discussed role TV has played in education.
32:00 - 39:00 Discussed education of teachers during her teaching career as compared to now.
39:00 - 41:00 Talked of her feelings of expectations of teachers.
41:00 - 43:00 Mentions favorite school she taught during her career.
43:00 - 46:00 Reminisces about students she attended Eastern with.
46:00 - 48:40 Discussed Dr. Donovan.
48:40 - 54:00 Recollection of Depression.
54:00 - 58:00 Talks about recreation on campus.
58:00 - 60:00 Remembers Dr. Robert R. Martin with great admiration.
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