Interview with Wilbur Barnes

Partial Transcript: Might first tell me when and where you were born.

Segment Synopsis: Barnes discusses his education and early career.

Keywords: Russell County; Western Kentucky University

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Partial Transcript: Why has all this changed?

Segment Synopsis: Barnes says that the school board was very political in the county.

Keywords: Russell County

Subjects: Political campaigns School boards School superintendents

Partial Transcript: What do you think is the major purpose of the public school system here?

Segment Synopsis: Barnes discusses the pros and cons of school consolidation.

Keywords: Russell County

Subjects: School consolidation School superintendents

Partial Transcript: What about integration in the schools?

Segment Synopsis: Barnes discusses issues the school system has faced including integration, transportation, and small budgets.

Keywords: Russell County

Subjects: School budgets School integration School superintendents School taxes--Law and legislation Student transportation

Partial Transcript: How important are athletics?

Segment Synopsis: Barnes discusses the influence of school athletics.

Keywords: Russell County

Subjects: School athletics School budgets