Holden, William Curry, 1896-

Author and historian. Born in Coolidge, Limestone County, Texas. Attended high school in Rotan, Texas. Received B.A., M.A. and Ph. D. from the University of Texas. Taught history at McMurry College (1923-1927), the University of Texas (1927-1928) and Texas Tech University (1928-1965). At Texas Tech University, served as professor of History, Sociology and Anthropology, Dean of Archaeological and Social Science and Dean of the Granduate School. Granted the status of Professor Emeritus of History in 1965. Instrumental in the establishment of the Texas Tech Museum and the Southwest Collection.

From the description of Papers, 1846-1988, (bulks 1915-1973). (Texas Tech University). WorldCat record id: 26340895

Born in Coolidge, Limestone County, Texas, William Curry Holden attended high school in Rotan, Texas. He received B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Texas, and then went on to teach history at McMurry College (1923-1927), the University of Texas (1927-1928) and Texas Technological College (1928-1965). At Texas Technological College, Holden served as professor of History, Sociology and Anthropology, Dean of Archaeological and Social Science and Dean of the Graduate School. He was granted the status of Professor Emeritus of History in 1965 and was instrumental in the establishment of the Southwest Collection and the Texas Tech Museum. Dr. Holden past away in April 1993 at the age of 96.

The Handbook of Texas has published a more in-depth online biography of William Curry Holden at http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/search.html

From the guide to the William Curry Holden and Frances Mayhugh Holden Papers, S 455. 1., 1836-1989 and undated, (Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library, Texas Tech University)