Craddock, Emmie, 1915-
Biography
Dr. Emmie Craddock had a distinguished career as a scholar, teacher, and civic leader. She taught history at Southwest Texas State University for thirty years (1950-1980); she was named a Piper Professor, received the Alumni Association's Distinguished Teaching Award, and was named a Distinguished Professor Emeritus. Craddock was also deeply involved in the community; she served four times on the San Marcos City Council and served eight years as Mayor. She was a charter member of the Heritage Association and the local chapter of the League of Women Voters and helped start the Corridor Council, the Food Bank, and the River Foundation.
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Craddock oral history project records
This collection consists of fifty-nine oral history interviews conducted by Dr. Emmie Craddock and her students as part of her graduate seminar. Topic vary widely and pertain to the local and regional history of San Marcos and the surrounding area, families and genealogy as well as experiences working or attending the at the university.
