Cates, Jerome (Jack)
Person
Biographical note
Jerome (Jack) Cates joined Southwest Texas State Teachers College in 1950 as a professor of business administration and held the title of Vice President for Fiscal Affairs. He served under five presidents in his 25-year tenure, and spent nearly a full year as the university’s interim president, from August 21, 1973 to July 15, 1974.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
James H. McCrocklin and Billy Mac Jones papers
Collection
Identifier: 21-900-04-05-McC-Jones
Abstract
These papers document the presidencies of four individuals who served as president during a 10-year period from 1965-1974 consists of the merged files . The merged files encompass the internal workings of the university, such as administrative departments, internal correspondence, student groups, and university government. External documents contain records, documents, and correspondence pertaining to the university’s relationship with local communities, other colleges and universities, and...
Dates:
1935-1988; Majority of material found within 1964-1974
