Thompson, David 1975-08-08
David Thompson recalls his years as a student at Texas Tech.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: David Thompson
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: August 08,1975
Location: Borger, Texas
Interviewer: Neil Sapper
Length: 50 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Borger, Texas, High School Graduate (1954),
Texas Tech appeal,
Football,
First impressions,
Dormitory life,
Classes and grades (1954-1955),
Phi Gamma Delta,
Freshman class officer (1954-1955),
Fast food establishments,
Football and basketball seasons (1954-1955),
Summer jobs,
Sophomore class officer (1955-1956),
Red Raider (1954),
Student Association officer (1956-1957),
Controversy with football coach,
Southwest Conference admittance.
Tape 1, Side 2: Rivalry with University of Texas,
Football trips,
Saddle Tramps,
Customs,
Basketball seasons (1954-1958),
Hazing,
Student Association officer (1957-1958),
Temper of campus,
Food strikes,
Room and board rates,
Panty raids,
Riots,
E. N. Jones,
Present campus,
Southwest Conference admittance,
Importance,
Favorite instructors,
Business Administration College,
Recruiting,
Ex-Students Association.
Range Dates: 1954-1975
Bulk Dates: 1954-1958
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