Davis, J William 1982-05-17
Dr. Davis, retired government professor at Texas Tech, discusses his career and recollections of former Texas Tech University President Clifford B. Jones.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Dr. J. William Davis
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: May 17, 1982
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Lolana Thompson
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Davis' relationship with Dr. Clifford B. Jones,
Jones' favorite colleges at Texas Tech University,
Creation of Faculty Advisory Committee,
Precursor of Faculty Senate,
Jones' philosophy of education,
Jones' decision making process,
Role of deans,
Faculty input,
Air Crew Training detachment at Texas Tech,
Relationship between Texas Tech and the U. S. army,
Davis named as liaison between Texas Tech and the Air Crew Training Department,
Students' opinion of Jones,
Jones' sponsorship of faculty parties,
Jones attitude toward women,
Polite,
Chauvinism,
Jones' personality,
Davis' stand on the poll tax,
Jones' reaction,
Jones' preference for personal contact rather than writing,
Texas Tech in the Gator Bowl (1950s),
Jones works to get Texas Tech into the Southwest Conference,
Texas Tech's rejection from the Board of Conferences,
Mrs. Aubrey Jones,
Clifford's reaction to her death,
Tech students' response to the Second World War State curriculum requirements,
Government,
History,
Davis' relationship with various Texas Tech Presidents
Tape 1, Side 2:
Blank
Range Dates: 1940-1970
Bulk Dates: 1940-1970
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