Mackey the Knife Song

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This tape is a satirical treatment of former Texas Tech University President Cecil Mackey and his personal, administrative, and financial policies while President at Michigan State University at Lansing, Michigan. It is performed to the tune of "Mack the Knife." Specific topics include University budget cuts, Mackey’s personal extravagances and tuition raises.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: "Mackey the Knife" Song

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: None Given

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: None Given

Length: 5 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Specific topics in song:, University budget cuts, Mackey’s personal extravagances, Tuition raises.

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: None Given

Bulk Dates: None Given


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