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This is a recording of the dedication ceremony, July 9, 1972, at which the old Museum at Texas Tech University was re-named Holden Hall in honor of Dr. William Curry Holden.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Holden Hall Dedication
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: July 9, 1972
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Dedication speeches
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Opening speech by Bob Nash master of ceremonies,
Speech by Dr. Grover E. Murray president of Texas Tech University,
Bill Collins member of the Texas Tech Board of Regents speaks,
Reading of the proclamation of the Tech Board of
Regents renaming the old Museum building Holden
Hall in honor of Dr. Curry Holden,
Response by Dr. Holden,
Construction of Holden Hall recalled,
Cites Dr. C. J. Wagner’s efforts,
"March on Austin" explained,
"Give a Brick" campaign reviewed,
Speech by Dr. S. M. (Mac) Kennedy Vice-President of Academic Affairs,
Reading of the resolution of the Texas House of
Representatives commending Dr. and Mrs. Holden,
Speech by artist Peter Hurd,
Unveiling of bust of Dr. Holden,
Speech by Mamie (Mrs. D.) Burns,
Thanks for contributions for a bust of Dr. Holden,
Concluding speech by Bob Nash,
Presentation of bricks to Dr. Holden.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1972
Bulk Dates: 1972
Access Information
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