Interview with William Hall

Partial Transcript: Mr. Hall I would like to start the interview with some questions about your family and background.

Segment Synopsis: Hall discusses his time at Letcher County. He says that there were too many factions and he was expected to vote a certain way.

Keywords: Letcher County

Subjects: School boards—Elections

Partial Transcript: So you came to London in 1960?

Segment Synopsis: Hall discusses his relationship with school boards and school board members.

Keywords: Laurel County

Subjects: School boards—Elections

Partial Transcript: What were some of the major problems that you faced in Letcher County?

Segment Synopsis: Hall discusses issues that he faced in both counties. He says that typically the board only wants to hire locals.

Keywords: Letcher County

Subjects: School boards School budgets School consolidation Student transportation

Partial Transcript: What should high schools focus most on?

Segment Synopsis: Hall discusses the need for diverse education so that both academics and vocational are represented.

Keywords:

Subjects: Vocational schools

Partial Transcript: How is your relationship with the state board of education?

Segment Synopsis: Hall discusses different aspects of his duties both as superintendent and assistant superintendent.

Keywords: Kentucky Board of Education

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