Smith, Ronald 1975-11-21
Roland Smith, professor of political science, recalls his experiences during the 1969 name change controversy at Texas Tech and assesses the future of the issue.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Ronald Smith
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: November 21, 1975
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Joanna Shurbet
Length: 50 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Recollections of 1969 controversy,
Personal feelings toward present name,
Other technological colleges,
Handicap of present name,
Recruiting,
Faculty and student behavior,
Character assassination,
Stand of local legislators,
Ex-Students Association,
Sentimentality,
Position of Tech presidents,
Father of name change (1969),
Press coverage,
Effect of nationwide campus unrest,
Role of anti-intellectualism,
Ad hoc name change committee (1975),
Origins,
Dr. Clarence Belt,
Composition,
Operations,
Results,
Legislators and Board of Regents,
Opposition,
Clint Formby.
Tape 1, Side 2: Resignation of Dr. Grover Murray,
Board of Regents,
Influence of media coverage,
Importance of Dr. Murray’s resignation,
Significance of name,
Future of issue,
Suggested names,
Hindrance of present name,
Influence of the Texas governor,
Compositions of boards of regents,
Influence of money.
Range Dates: 1969-1975
Bulk Dates: 1969-1975
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