Jackson, J W 1973-09-11

J. W. Jackson, longtime government professor, describes his experiences at Texas Tech University.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: J. W. Jackson

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Date: September 11, 1973

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: Jeff Townsend

Length: 40 minutes

Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Gives brief background, Born Mullin Texas (1904), Attended Texas Tech as a student (1925), Teaching at Texas Tech described, Comments on Dr. Paul W. Horn’s administration, Government department development recalled, Discusses problems at Texas Tech, Dormitory building program helped Tech’s growth, Talks about faculty contract controversy, Opinions on Lubbock city government given, Lists committees worked on.

Tape 1, Side 2: Continues discussion of committee work, Football program described, Acted as professor for Army after World War II, Experiences coaching golf team remembered, Summarizes stay at Texas Tech.

Range Dates: 1904-1973

Bulk Dates: 1925-1973

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