Interviewer
Rebecca Craver
Project
History of the University
Biographical Synopsis of Interviewee
Widow of Lloyd A. "Speedy" Nelson, one of the first three graduates of the Texas School of Mines, and later a professor at the College of Mines.
Summary of Interview
The first graduating class of the Texas School of Mines, of which Mr. Nelson was one of three; administrators and professors; how Mr. Nelson began teaching at the College of Mines; the first girls on campus; the APO engineering fraternity and St. Patrick's Day activities; the co-op (bookstore) in Main Building, run by Prof. NElson; faculty parties; how she and Prof. Nelson met
Date of Interview
1-16-1984
Length of Interview
50 minutes
Tape Number
No. 686
Transcript Number
No. 686
Length of Transcript
22 pages
Interview Number
No. 686
Terms of Use
Unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Interview with Fay W. Nelson by Rebecca Craver, 1984, "Interview no. 686," Institute of Oral History, University of Texas at El Paso.