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Commemorates twentieth anniversary of signing of Higher Education Act at Southwest Texas State University, November 8, 1965. Includes speakers William D. Ford and Robert Hardesty. Recorded November 7, 1985, by SWTSU Media Services at Evans Auditorium, Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas.

Joan Irelan, interviewed by her daughter, discusses how she managed to overcome her life's obstacles in order to pursue her dream of getting an education and being a self-sufficient woman while raising her children. She details her undergraduate studies at Columbia University, her marriage, living in Germany, and attending law school at Hoftra University.

Audio slightly distorted, but audible. Side 1 cuts off at about 1:38.

Audio slightly distorted, but audible. Side 2 cuts off before panel is finished.