Texas Tech School of Medicine Groundbreaking Ceremony 1973-02-02

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This tape is a recording of the Texas Tech School of Medicine Groundbreaking Ceremony, describing the establishment of the School and those involved in it.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Texas Tech School of Medicine Groundbreaking Ceremony

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: February 02, 1973

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: None Given

Length: 30 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Appreciation of those involved in establishing the school, Rev. Wayne Cook, Invocation, Description of school’s location and size, Lubbock General Hospital, Introduction of distinguished guests, Don Wortham, vice president of First National Bank of Lubbock, Message from Texas Governor Dolph Briscoe, Preston Smith, former Texas Governor, Establishment of Medical School, Lubbock City Council and Hospital, District recognized, Dr. John Buesseler, Dean of Texas Tech Medical School, Medical School’s purpose, Recognition of Medical School faculty and students, Media appreciation, Architects noted, Groundbreaking ceremony, Announcement of groundbreaking ceremony for Main Library addition.

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: 1973

Bulk Dates: 1973


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