Clement, W P 1973-08-23

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W. P. Clement, longtime registrar at Texas Tech, discusses the development of the University.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: W. P. Clement

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Date: August 23, 1973

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: Jeff Townsend

Length: 45 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Gives background, Born in Hunt County, Texas, in 1896, Father was frontier Baptist preacher, Teaching experiences listed, Discusses his education, Wayland Baptist College described, Remembers beginnings of Texas Tech, Attitudes about school's development noted, Explains circumstances that made him registrar at Texas Tech, Comments on impact of World War II on Texas Tech, Various administrations of Texas Tech recalled

Tape 1, Side 2: Continued discussion of administrations at Texas Tech, Faculty and student loyalty commended, Talks about Institute of Americanism, Briefly touches on some controversies in the administration of Texas Tech, Changes in registrar's office charted, Is pleased with progress and development of Texas Tech

Range Dates: 1896-1973

Bulk Dates: 1896-1973


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