Lyman, Velma 1975-12-00
Mrs. Lyman discusses her memories of her brother, former Texas Tech football coach Pete Cawthon.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Velma Lyman
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: December 1975
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Etta Lynch
Length: 55 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Coaching career,
Terrill Prep,
Austin College,
Texas Tech (1930-1941),
Cotton Bowl (1939),
Resignation,
Reasons,
Secrecy,
Texas Hall of Fame (1961),
Pete Cawthon, Jr.,
Racial prejudices,
Hobbies,
Losing,
Reactions.
Tape 1, Side 2: Family background,
Fannie Harrison, mother,
P. W. Cawthon, father,
Knute Rockne,
Pete Cawthon,
Profanity,
Temper,
Language.
Range Dates: 1920s-1960s
Bulk Dates: 1930-1961
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