Croddy, Maurine and Burke Mathes Jr 1983
Maurine Mathes Croddy and Burke Mathes Jr. discuss Burke Mathes Sr., his life and involvement in the creation of Texas Tech University.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Maurine Croddy and Burke Mathes, Jr.
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: 1983
Location: Santa Anna, California
Interviewer: David Murrah
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Discussion of family records,
Mathes family background,
Father,
William Carey Mathes, Sr.,
Lawyer,
Judge,
Private practice,
Married in Breckenridge,
Mother,
May Burke Mathes,
Brother,
William Carey Mathes, Jr.,
Naming of Texas Tech University,
Discussion of brother Burke Mathes,
Law practice,
To California (1930),
Current condition,
Mary Fay, his wife,
Texas State Legislator,
Burke Mathes, Sr. (again),
Father's death (1917),
Education,
Graduated after World War I,
Legislator,
Brothers and sisters,
Children,
Burke Mathes, Jr.,
Curtis Mathes Corporation,
Disposition of family records,
Burke Mathes, Jr., conversation,
Burke Mathes, Sr.,
Legislator,
Involvement with Texas Tech University,
Choice of Lubbock, Texas,
Description of Burke Mathes, Sr.,
Generosity,
Warmth,
Involvement with Curtis Mathes Corporation
Tape 1, Side 2:
Blank
Range Dates: 1921-1983
Bulk Dates: 1921-1923
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