Lubbock County Teaching Hospital Groundbreaking Ceremonies 1974-09-27

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The various groups and individuals who played important roles in the creation of the Texas Tech University Medical School and the Lubbock County Teaching Hospital are recognized at the groundbreaking ceremonies for the hospital.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Lubbock County Teaching Hospital Groundbreaking Ceremonies

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: September 27, 1974

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: Not Given

Length: 25 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Dr. B. E. Rushing, Jr., master of ceremonies, presides, Excerpt from 1959 report on health facilities in Lubbock read, Organization of citizens committee for a public hospital recalled, Original members named, Platform guests introduced, Texas Tech officials introduced, Various other dignitaries recognized, Messages from Sen. John Tower, Rep. George Mahon and others, Chamber of Commerce President Robert Brummel speaks, Part played by Chamber of Commerce in creation of Texas Tech University, School of Medicine, President of Lubbock-Crosby-Garza County Medical Society, Dr. Robert, Salem, speaks, Speech by Lubbock County Judge Rod Shaw, Clint Formby, Chairman of Texas Tech Board of Regents, delivers speech.

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: 1959-1974

Bulk Dates: 1974


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