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Edith Robinson, former secretary to Texas Tech President Paul W. Horn, discusses the early history and developments of Texas Tech University.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Edith Lucille Robinson
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: None Given
Location: Stephenville, Texas
Interviewer: None Given
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: First buildings,
Statz, Sangent & Hedrick, architects,
Spanish theme,
W. H. Bledsoe, State Senator,
Lubbock law firms (1923),
Paul W. Horn,
Texas Tech president,
Compromise candidate,
Education,
Personal background,
Board of Directors,
Rivalries,
Technical education,
Liberal Arts education,
Nepotism,
Edith Robinson,
Secretary to President (1923-1925),
Texas Tech,
Office locations,
First faculty and staff,
Recruiting,
Dr. Leroy T. Patton,
R. M. Chitwood, business manager,
Dr. Ray,
Miss Elizabeth West, librarian,
James Marcus Gordon, Dean of Arts & Sciences,
A. H. Leidigh, Dean of Agriculture,
W. L. Stangel,
John C. Granbury,
Outspoken,
Dismissal,
Athletics,
Eligibility rules,
Coaches,
ROTC,
"The College That Is To Be" Brochure,
Administration Building,
President’s office,
Reception area,
First faculty,
Miss Jonnie McCrery,
J. N. Michie,
William J. Miller,
E. W. Camp,
James H. Murdough,
W. T. Reed,
A. W. Evans,
Mary Woodward Doak, Dean of Women,
Construction delays,
Secretary to President Bradford Knapp (1937-1946),
Anecdotes.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1923-1946
Bulk Dates: 1923-1937
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