Records, 1935-1971, 1950-1970.

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Records, 1935-1971, 1950-1970.

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Consists of a 1937 building proposal, brochures, annual reports and other miscellaneous printed material concerning the attractions and affairs of the museum. Also includes material pertaining to Peter Hurd, who painted the mural in the first museum builindg, now part of Holden Hall on the Texas Tech campus.

15 leaves plus 573 items.

Texas Tech University Libraries, Academic Library

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Texas Tech University Libraries, Academic Library

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Texas Tech University. The Museum.

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West Texas Museum

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Museum established in 1935 on the campus of Texas Technological College through the efforts of Dr. W.C. Holden, who also organized the West Texas Museum Association. Opened in 1937, the museum gradually grew and expanded. In 1971 it moved to its present location on 4th Street and was known as the Museum of Texas Tech. From the description of Records, 1935-1971, 1950-1970. (Texas Tech University). WorldCat record id: 24768425 ...

Hurd, Peter, 1904-1984

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Painter, writer; Roswell, N.M.; d. 1984. From the description of Printed material on Peter Hurd, 1965-1984. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 83637048 Artist, writer, rancher. Born in Roswell, New Mexico. Became artist in the 1920s. Painted primarily historical scenes and murals dealing with the Southwest. Died in Roswell, New Mexico in 1984. From the description of Papers, 1953-1974. (Texas Tech University). WorldCat record id: 25067106 Peter ...