Dregne, Harold 1975-05-02
Dr. Harold Dregne, Horn Professor of Plant and Soil Science, discusses his career and the Department of Agronomy (now the Department of Plant and Soil Science) at Texas Tech University.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Dr. Harold Dregne
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: May 2, 1975
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Richard Arnold
Length: 55 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Education,
Born, Wisconsin,
Soil Conservation Service,
Colorado,
Navy,
Soil Conservation Service,
New Mexico,
University of Idaho (1946),
Washington State College (1947-1948),
New Mexico State University (1949),
Texas Tech University (1969),
Choosing Texas Tech,
Progressive high plains,
Agronomy Department,
Role,
Graduate program,
Training program,
Agronomy,
Graduate,
Jobs,
Ph. D.,
Development of agriculture,
Grants,
Projects,
Crop production,
Water,
Texas Tech extension service,
Agriculture School (TTU),
Land grants,
Schools similar to TTU,
Interschools competition,
Soil team
Tape 1, Side 2:
Success of Agronomy Department,
Prospective teachers,
Lack of scandals,
Department alumni,
Graduating with Bachelor of Science,
Alumni,
Future projects,
Audio-to-twelve system,
Objectives,
Research potential,
Seed technology
Range Dates: 1946-1969
Bulk Dates: 1946-1969
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