Sara Evans and Betty Morris

Recorded February 24, 2024 Archived February 24, 2024 37:24 minutes
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Description

Betty Zane Morris (90) tells her granddaughter Sara Evans (41) about her long career in higher education.

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Betty Zane Morris (BZM) talks about her family and her life now.
BZM talks about starting school at an early age, remembering her elementary school years.
BZM talks about her high school postgraduate year and the teacher who helped her apply to college.
BZM talks about getting married and graduating from college.
BZM talks about the job she was offered that put her on the path toward her master's degree.
They talk about Sara Evans's (SE) father's path to becoming a professor.
BZM talks about pursuing a master's degree as the mother of two small children in the 1960s.
BZM talks about her involvement in starting a Study Abroad program.
BZM tells the story about asking for a raise.
BZM talks about learning that SE was going to pursue a PhD.
SE remembers visiting BZM's office as a child.
BZM reflects on advice she would give her younger self.

Participants

  • Sara Evans
  • Betty Morris

Recording Locations

Atlanta History Center

Venue / Recording Kit