Weddle, Robert S 1975-03-20
Robert Weddle, Texas historian and journalist, discusses his research on Spanish missions in a telephone conversation with David Murrah.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Robert S. Weddle
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: March 20, 1975
Location: Austin, Texas
Interviewer: David Murrah
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Autobiographical data presented,
Graduated from Texas Tech (1947),
Decision to attend Texas Tech,
Work on various newspapers,
Interest in missions,
Locating missions,
Use of private libraries,
Finding the Camino Real,
Donation of manuscripts to the Southwest Collection,
Attitude on local history.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1947-1975
Bulk Dates: 1947-1975
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