Lee H. Smith, 1974
Scope and Contents
Inaugural materials include invitations, programs, and a proceedings program.
Dates
- 1974
Creator
- From the Collection: Texas State University (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Open to researchers with some restrictions: audio/visual materials in collection will need to be digitized before viewing. Contact the University Archives for more information at univarchives@txstate.edu.
Biographical note
Lee H. Smith, was the university's sixth president, serving 1974-1981. Smith was inaugurated November 22, 1974. Known for his attention to detail, Smith instituted written policies and procedures where none had existed. He also created job descriptions and implemented long-range planning and analysis. He oversaw acquisition of the 78.5-acre San Marcos Baptist Academy property adjacent to campus and the move to NCAA athletics. Enrollment growth continued, reaching 15,400 by 1981.
See Past Presidents webpage.
Extent
From the Collection: 2.5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository
Alkek Library Room 580
601 University Drive
San Marcos Texas 78666 USA
univarchives@txstate.edu