Schmidt, Dr Clarence Carl 1973-07-12

Dr. Schmidt, retired physics professor, describes the growth he has witnessed at Texas Tech University.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Dr. Clarence Carl Schmidt

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: July 12, 1973

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: Jeff Townsend

Length: 1 hour

Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Gives background, Born in Iowa (1894), Education described, Talks about ethnic background, World War I remembered, Tells about coming to Texas Tech, Students at Texas Tech recalled, Comments on physics department, Depression problems recounted, Compares Texas Tech administrators.

Tape 1, Side 2: Discussion of Texas Tech administrators (continued), Remarks made concerning military students at Tech, Department chairman’s work talked about, Describes faculty problems, Committee work reviewed, Notes other departments’ activities, Family members listed.

Range Dates: 1894-1973

Bulk Dates: 1920s-1973

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