Mathes, Burke 1975-07-30

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California attorney Burke Mathes recalls the legislative work in locating Texas Tech in Lubbock.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Burke Mathes

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: July 30, 1975

Location: Pasadena, California

Interviewer: David Murrah

Length: 1 hour 15 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Comments on naming of Texas Tech, Service in state legislature and on locating committee for Texas Tech, With Selman Evans, pushed for name of Texas, Technological College, Name cited as principal conflict, Personal history, Decision to name regents in various towns, Request for more land by Tech Locating Board, Porter Whaley mentioned.

Tape 1, Side 2: Family named, Law practice in Los Angeles.

Range Dates: 1920s-1970s

Bulk Dates: 1920s-1970s


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