Bledsoe, Col Willis 1983-05-12
Col. Willis Bledsoe discusses the life and career of his father, William Harrison Bledsoe, and the founding of Texas Tech. He closes with his own military service.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Col. Willis Bledsoe
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: May 12, 1983
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Cindy Martin
Length: 1 hour, 20 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
William Harrison Bledsoe,
Lubbock, Texas,
T. T. Price (1910),
Overton area,
Texas legislature,
Mother: Emma Kay Boon,
b. 1888,
Education,
Father's death,
Texas Tech,
Governor Ferguson,
Impeachment,
Willis Bledsoe,
b. February 18, 1921
Tape 1, Side 2:
William Harrison Bledsoe (again),
Texas Rangers controversy,
Colt revolver (June 1, 1919),
Partnership with Crenshaw and Dupree,
Civil cases,
Land development,
Story telling,
Willis Bledsoe (again),
Background,
Education,
Military service
Tape 2, Side 1:
Development of Texas Tech,
Governor Neff,
Willis Bledsoe (again),
Military service (again),
Law school,
Korean conflict,
Military service (again),
Vietnam,
Germany,
Retirement
Tape 2, Side 2:
Blank
Range Dates: c. 1866-1970
Bulk Dates: 1920-1970
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