DeTurk, Virginia Eagles

Interview of Virginia Eagles DeTurk on November 11, 1985. The interview was conducted by Rebecca Thomas. Virginia Eagles DeTurk was the daughter of Howard College Professor Theophilus R. Eagles, who was a faculty member from 1913 until his death in 1938. DeTurk was a student at Howard College during...

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Main Author: Thomas, Rebecca
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Published: Samford University Archives
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Online Access:https://digitalcollections.samford.edu/documents/detail/25784
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collection Samford University Oral History Collection
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publisher Samford University Archives
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DeTurk, Virginia Eagles
Thomas, Rebecca
description Interview of Virginia Eagles DeTurk on November 11, 1985. The interview was conducted by Rebecca Thomas. Virginia Eagles DeTurk was the daughter of Howard College Professor Theophilus R. Eagles, who was a faculty member from 1913 until his death in 1938. DeTurk was a student at Howard College during the late 1920s, early 1930s. While a student at Howard, DeTurk was active in drama circles as the manager and actor in several plays. She was also the editor of the Howard Crimson student newspaper. In the interview, DeTurk discusses her early life, her father's career at Howard College, and her experience as a Howard College student. She also discusses her life after graduating from Howard College.
spelling DeTurk, Virginia EaglesThomas, RebeccaEast Lake CampusStunt NightPatrick, Gail, 1911-1980Dawson, John C.Great DepressionWomen college studentsEagles, Theophilus R.Greek LifePresidentsTheater DepartmentSororitiesStudent ClubsThe Crimson Student NewspaperFacultySamford University (Howard College)Interview of Virginia Eagles DeTurk on November 11, 1985. The interview was conducted by Rebecca Thomas. Virginia Eagles DeTurk was the daughter of Howard College Professor Theophilus R. Eagles, who was a faculty member from 1913 until his death in 1938. DeTurk was a student at Howard College during the late 1920s, early 1930s. While a student at Howard, DeTurk was active in drama circles as the manager and actor in several plays. She was also the editor of the Howard Crimson student newspaper. In the interview, DeTurk discusses her early life, her father's career at Howard College, and her experience as a Howard College student. She also discusses her life after graduating from Howard College. 1985-11-11MP3audio recordings3c2f5a25-5380-49fc-9e8f-6c15ef178cd5https://digitalcollections.samford.edu/documents/detail/25784https://images.quartexcollections.com/samford/thumbnails/preview/3c2f5a25-5380-49fc-9e8f-6c15ef178cd5a_000019Samford University Oral History ProjectEnglish1980-1989This interview was conducted as part of the Samford University Program for Oral History. This audio recording is the property of the Samford University Library and is intended for non-commercial use. Users of this content are asked to acknowledge the Special Collection, Samford University Library. Organizations and individuals seeking to use content for publication must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright. Please contact scdept@samford.edu for more information.
title DeTurk, Virginia Eagles
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author Thomas, Rebecca
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fulltopic East Lake Campus
Stunt Night
Patrick, Gail, 1911-1980
Dawson, John C.
Great Depression
Women college students
Eagles, Theophilus R.
Greek Life
Presidents
Theater Department
Sororities
Student Clubs
The Crimson Student Newspaper
Faculty
Samford University (Howard College)
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