Legacy Southwest Collection Interviews
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In the process of conservation and digitization, our Audio/Visual department transcribes existing interviews in the Southwest Collection’s holdings for a new generation of listeners to rediscover. Such interviews frequently cover topics relating to the founding of Texas Tech and the settlement of Lubbock but can also encompass a wide range of subjects.
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Item William Curry Holden oral history interview reel eight and nine(1968-03-06)This interview features Dr. William Curry Holden. Holden discusses the presidency of Clifford Jones at Texas Tech University. To this end, Holden talks about Jones’ personality, his interest in athletics, and his political views. Holden also talks about H. Bailey Carroll, Paul W. Horn, and James D. Hamlin.Item William Curry Holden oral history interview reel five(1967-12-18)This interview features Dr. William Curry Holden. Dr. Holden discusses his time in Mexico and his anthropological research on the Yaqui. Holden also talks about his various book projects, his articles, and new possibilities for research. Furthermore, Holden discusses building his adobe house, first with Olive, and then with his second wife Fran.Item William Curry Holden oral history interview reel four(1967-12-18)This interview features Dr. William Curry Holden. Holden discusses his administrative roles at Texas Tech and his participation in societies such as the Questers. Holden also talks about helping found the West Texas Historical Association and the Texas Archeological Society. Moreover, Holden discusses his research on the Yaqui and his trip to Mexico.Item William Curry Holden oral history interview reel nine(1968-05-13)This interview features Dr. William Curry Holden. Holden talks about professors he worked with during his career.Item William Curry Holden oral history interview reel one(1967-11-29)This interview features Dr. William Curry Holden. Dr. Holden discusses his family history, upbringing, and moving around Texas during his childhood. Holden talks about his early years as a teacher before attending the University of Texas to study history. Holden eventually obtained his doctorate, after which he taught at San Marcos, then at McMurry before coming to Texas Tech. Holden also discusses his growing interest in archeology and his excavation work.Item William Curry Holden oral history interview reel three(1967-12-15)This interview features Dr. William Curry Holden. Holden discusses the founding of the Southwest Collection and the process of gathering and preserving early archival materials. Holden talks about J. Evetts Haley’s role in assisting with the Southwest Collection and the hiring of Seymour V. “Ike” Connor. Holden also discusses his tenure as head of the history department.Item William Curry Holden oral history interview reel two(1967-12-15)This interview features Dr. William Curry Holden. Holden talks about his interest in archeology and his excavations in New Mexico and near the Canadian River. Holden also discusses the process of obtaining funding for the Texas Tech Museum. Moreover, Holden talks about the mural at the museum (now Holden Hall) and Peter Hurd’s techniques in creating the fresco.