Formby, Marshall 1976-05-12
Mr. Formby describes his involvement with the Texas Highway Commission and the Texas Tech Board of Regents.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Marshall Formby
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: May 12, 1976
Location: Plainview, Texas
Interviewer: David Murrah
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Texas Highway Commission (1953),
Texas Turnpike Authority,
Members,
Dallas-Fort Worth Turnpike,
Toll fees,
Right of way,
Commissioner,
Interstate vs. 4-lane highways,
Dallas-Fort Worth cooperation,
Texas Tech Board of Directors (1967),
Texas Tech Board of Regents (1969),
Reappointment (1971),
College Coordinating Board,
Facilities Committee,
Junior college programs,
Name change controversy,
Comparison to Texas A&M University,
Creation of law school,
Medical school bill,
Limiting enrollment
Tape 1, Side 2:
Exclusion and selection of students,
Coaching administration transition,
J. T. King,
Texas A&M coaching,
Grover Murray,
Promotion of school growth,
Promotion of medical school,
Frequent absence,
Ex-student relationship,
Building and growth of Texas schools,
College Coordinating Board,
Relationship with Texas Tech
Range Dates: 1953-1971
Bulk Dates: 1953-1971
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