Holden, William 1967-12-18

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This interview features Dr. William Curry Holden. Holden discusses his administrative roles at Texas Tech and his participation in societies such as the Questers. Holden also talks about helping found the West Texas Historical Association and the Texas Archeological Society. Moreover, Holden discusses his research on the Yaqui and his trip to Mexico.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: William Holden

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Date: December 18, 1967

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: Jimmy Skaggs

Length: 01:22:28


Abstract

Becoming Dean of the Graduate School, Founding PhD programs and adding distinguished faculty, Dr. Rister, Bill requiring history courses in Texas colleges, Questers, West Texas Historical Association/Texas Archeological Society, Publications, Alkali Trails and Rollie Burns, Methodology of writing about Rollie Burns, The Spur Ranch, Yaqui Indians, Organizing an expedition to see the Yaqui, Mexico


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Transcript: Transcript available on Dspace

https://swco-ir.tdl.org/handle/10605/304215


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