Interview with Leonard Taylor

Partial Transcript: Why don't you identify yourself and tell us about your career in education.

Segment Synopsis: Mr. Taylor discusses his time in education, from being a teacher and principal, his educational path, and his work across Kentucky as a superintendent in different school systems setting up school systems. Mr. Taylor has a vast career in setting up educational systems across Kentucky.

Keywords: Leonard Taylor; primary education; Principal; superintendent

Subjects: Education-- Kentucky

Partial Transcript: What do you remember about the years when Dr. Martin was Superintendent of Public Instruction?

Segment Synopsis: Mr. Taylor discusses Dr. Martin's time as Superintendent of Public Instruction, from the time he helped raise the salaries of all Superintendents in Kentucky, how highly he was regarded, and using his good standing to help get things accomplished.

Keywords: Robert R. Martin; salaries; Superintendent

Subjects: Education--Kentucky

Partial Transcript: Do you remember when Dr. Martin became President of Eastern?

Segment Synopsis: Mr. Taylor details his memories of Dr. Martin becoming President of Eastern Kentucky University, the improvements made, and new programs developed during his time at the University. He also explains his reasons for coming to work at Eastern to work for Dr. Martin.

Keywords: Dr. Robert R. Martin; Eastern Kentucky University; expansion; renovations

Subjects: Education--Kentucky

Partial Transcript: What has been the influence of politics in Kentucky higher education?

Segment Synopsis: Mr. Taylor discusses his opinions the importance of politics in higher education, including how teachers should not be in politics, and the efficacy of Dr. Martin in higher education. He also explains his opinions on the Council of Higher Education, their influence, and their place to improve budgets for school systems.

Keywords: higher education; politics

Subjects: Education--Kentucky

Partial Transcript: Tell us about your duties as registrar.

Segment Synopsis: Mr. Taylor discusses his duties as Registrar at Eastern, his office, employees, and the students he became close with. He also recounts that Dr. Martin was always there for advice, and helped pushed for getting Taylor's employees raises so they would not leave their positions.

Keywords: Eastern Kentucky University; registrar

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Partial Transcript: How would you describe Dr. Martin's philosophy of education?

Segment Synopsis: Mr. Taylor discusses his time as a teacher and a superintendent across Kentucky. He describes being a teacher during school consolidating, and the modernization of education since he first started teaching.

Keywords: Dr. Robert R. Martin; Modern

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Partial Transcript: You said you started teaching in 1925?

Segment Synopsis: Mr. Taylor discusses his teaching career, starting with his first position at Ohio county and the improvements made during his time.

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Partial Transcript: You mentioned you were Superintendent in Danville, Richmond, and Mayfield, any other places?

Segment Synopsis: Mr. Taylor details his time as a superintendent across Kentucky, the reasons for frequently moving school systems, and not worrying about being reelected. He describes only making $1,300 a year, and his leaving during the Second World War to work with the Farm Credit Administration.

Keywords: education; Farm Credit Administration; Leonard Taylor; superintendent

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