Bertrand, Anson R 1975-06-02
Dr. Anson R. Bertrand, Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences, discusses that college since his arrival at Texas Tech in 1971.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Anson R. Bertrand
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Date: June 2, 1975
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Don Green
Length: 45 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Source of funds for research,
Government funds, private donations, funds from Texas Tech's ,
Amarillo agricultural center,
Pantex farm discussed,
Kilgore Beef Cattle Research Center explained,
Ruth Baird Larrabee estate gave scattered dry land farms to Tech,
Sold land to buy three contiguous sections in Terry County,
Changes in College of Agriculture since 1971,
Additional areas of study,
Change since end of Vietnam War,
Faculty has been altered,
Faculty participates in community service activities,
Personal history,
Graduated from Texas A&M in 1947,
Got Master's degree from University of Illinois in 1947,
PhD received from Purdue,
Childhood recollections
Tape 1, Side 2:
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Range Dates: 1947-1975
Bulk Dates: 1947-1975
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