The Andrew D. Bruce speeches collection, 1916-1970.

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The Andrew D. Bruce speeches collection, 1916-1970.

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The A.D. Bruce Speeches Collection contains speeches, addresses, correspondence and programs given by Bruce during his years of tenure at the University of Houston between 1954 and 1961. Topics relating to the University of Houston include the university in general, the newly created office of the chancellor, the need for a religious center at the University, KUHT-TV and its history, and the process of the University becoming a full member of the state system of tax-supported schools.

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University of Houston, M.D. Anderson Library

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University of Houston, M.D. Anderson Library

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University of Houston

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KUHT-TV (Television station : Houston, Tex.)

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KUHT, also known as HoustonPBS, is a member of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) licensed to the University of Houston and the Houston Independent School District. Founded in 1953, the station was the first educational television station of its kind in the world. Serving the Houston metropolitan area, KUHT was the first station in the area to feature programs in high-fidelity stereo. The station produced a number of feature programs and documentaries, including Elissa in 1978, J...

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Bruce, Andrew D. (Andrew Davis), 1894-1969

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General Andrew Davis Bruce was the third President and the first Chancellor of the University of Houston. Bruce became president of the University on September 1, 1954, and chancellor in December 1956. He retired from the University after the 1960-61 academic year. Bruce had served in the United States army for 37 years, serving in both World Wars, and was the governor of Hokkaido, Japan, during the United States occupation. Bruce retired to North Carolina, where he died in 1969. He is buried in...