Mathes, Burke 1975-07-30
California attorney Burke Mathes recalls the legislative work in locating Texas Tech in Lubbock.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Burke Mathes
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: July 30, 1975
Location: Pasadena, California
Interviewer: David Murrah
Length: 1 hour 15 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Comments on naming of Texas Tech,
Service in state legislature and on locating committee for Texas Tech,
With Selman Evans, pushed for name of Texas,
Technological College,
Name cited as principal conflict,
Personal history,
Decision to name regents in various towns,
Request for more land by Tech Locating Board,
Porter Whaley mentioned.
Tape 1, Side 2: Family named,
Law practice in Los Angeles.
Range Dates: 1920s-1970s
Bulk Dates: 1920s-1970s
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