Interviewee

Fay W. Nelson

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

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