Lee H. Smith, 1974
Scope and Contents
Inaugural materials include invitations, programs, and a proceedings program.
Dates
- Creation: 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.
Full 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 204
601 University Drive
San Marcos Texas 78666 USA
https://askalibrarian.library.txstate.edu/form?queue_id=6934
