Oral History Collection
| MAIN ENTRY: | Holden Hall Dedication |
| DATE OF INTERVIEW: | July 9, 1972 |
| LOCATION OF INTERVIEW: | Lubbock, Texas |
| INTERVIEWER: | Dedication speeches |
| LENGTH OF INTERVIEW: | 30 minutes |
| SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE: | This is a recording of the dedication ceremony, July 9, 1972, at which the old Museum at Texas Tech University was re-named Holden Hall in honor of Dr. William Curry Holden. |
| TAPE ONE, SIDE ONE: | Opening speech by Bob Nash, master of
ceremonies Speech by Dr. Grover E. Murray, president of Texas Tech University Bill Collins, member of the Texas Tech Board of Regents, speaks Reading of the proclamation of the Tech Board of Regents renaming the old Museum building Holden Hall in honor of Dr. Curry Holden Response by Dr. Holden Construction of Holden Hall recalled Cites Dr. C. J. Wagner’s efforts "March on Austin" explained "Give a Brick" campaign reviewed Speech by Dr. S. M. (Mac) Kennedy, Vice-President of Academic Affairs Reading of the resolution of the Texas House of Representatives commending Dr. and Mrs. Holden Speech by artist Peter Hurd Unveiling of bust of Dr. Holden Speech by Mamie (Mrs. D.) Burns Thanks for contributions for a bust of Dr. Holden Concluding speech by Bob Nash Presentation of bricks to Dr. Holden |
| TAPE ONE, SIDE TWO | Blank |
| RANGE DATES: | 1972 |
| BULK DATES: | 1972 |