George Matthes oral history interview, 1980.

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George Matthes oral history interview, 1980.

Matthes discusses his work with LSU's original architecture and landscaping, the move from the old downtown campus to LSU's present site, and construction of some campus buildings by the Works Progress Administration. He also reflects upon his time as a faculty member and as interim comptroller.

1 sound cassette (.5 hour);Transcript (15 p.)

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