Williams, Don 1982-06-02
Don Williams, formerly a member of the Baylor University Journalism Department, discusses the controversy at the University concerning a Playboy magazine visit in 1980.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Don Williams
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: June 02, 1982
Location: Amarillo, Texas
Interviewer: Richard Mason
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Born: Abilene, Texas,
Family history,
Father, Robert H. Williams,
Denver Post,
Copy boy,
Reporting,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Return to college,
Reasons,
Master’s degree (1970),
Teaching career,
Journalism,
Baylor University,
School newspaper,
Playboy magazine controversy,
President McCall,
Firing of editors,
Williams’ resignation.
Tape 1, Side 2: Baylor University (continued),
Journalism Department,
Playboy magazine controversy (again),
Faculty support,
Student benefit,
Effect on Baylor,
Outside press coverage,
Reporting today,
Faults,
Literary models.
Range Dates: 1950s-1982
Bulk Dates: 1970-1982
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