Nelson, Otto M 1975-10-27
Dr. Otto Nelson, professor of history, discusses the name change controversy at Texas Tech.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Otto M. Nelson
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: October 27, 1975
Location: Marathon, Texas
Interviewer: Joanna Shurbet
Length: 40 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Personal preference for Texas State University,
Reasons,
Opposition to Technological,
Failure of Texas State University,
Reasons,
Opponents,
Role of athletics,
Ex-Students Association role,
Manuel DeBusk,
Anti-intellectualism,
Role of sentimentality,
Student activism (1960s),
Texas Tech presidents’ position,
Anecdote about Grover E. Murray’s view,
Joint Name Change Committee,
Faculty and student behavior,
"Explosive" faculty meeting,
Described,
Views of newspaper,
American Association of University Professors censorship removal,
Texas Tech University,
Negative aspects,
Students,
Faculty,
S. M. "Mac" Kennedy conversation,
Chances of change to Texas State University,
Representation in Texas legislature,
Future of name change,
Neutrality of administration.
Tape 1, Side 2: Neutrality of administration (continued),
Continued interest on issue,
Future of name change,
Comparison with Texas A & M University,
Board of Regents,
Evaluation,
Temper (early 1960s).
Range Dates: 1960s
Bulk Dates: 1960s
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