Box 1

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Narrative summary of the events surrounding the dismissal of Leonard "Deacon" Wright.

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Chronological narrative with summary of materials that detail the events surrounding the dismissal of Wright from SWT.

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Most of the letters in this file concerning the dismissal of Leonard Wright are copies from the originals, which belonged to his eldest son, Jack Wright. Folder also contains a copy of the satirical article written by Wright titled "A Reporter's Nightmare or The Story That Did Not Appear in the Austin American."

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Copies of correspondence sent to Dr. Flowers in support of Leonard Wright. A typed content list at the front of the file lists the authors in alphabetical order.

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Notes, correspondence, and other materials gathered by Susan Reid while researching this topic.

Includes transcript of audio interview with Bob Wright (see folder 9 for cassette). Mix of original letters and photocopies.

Scope and Contents Chronological file of articles published in Austin and San Marcos area newspapers related to the Hays County Shivers Committee. A table of contents list the source, date, and title of the articles in the folder. There is also a list of names of people who are identified within the articles as being members of the Hays County Shivers Committee.The bulk of the articles are dated 1954, but there are two c.1953 College Star articles about Deacon Wright's participation in various...

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Leaf from a campus newsletter, perhaps Hillviews, dated approximately 1988. Article refers to the "storm of controversy" related to the dismissal of president Hardesty by the Board of Regents.

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Audiocassette tape of Susan Houston Reid's conversation with Bob Wright (Leonard Wright's son). Transcript filed in folder 5.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection consists primarily of materials compiled by Susan Houston Reid about Leonard “Deacon” Wright’s firing from Southwest Texas State Teachers College in 1954 and the controversy surrounding the event. A memoir written by Reid provides an overview of the event, supported by (primarily photocopies of) letters concerning Wright’s dismissal, as well as clippings, supporting published secondary material, and an audio interview with Wright’s son, Bob. Also included in the...

Scope and Contents Letters related to planning for the Great Issues Lecture Series, Southwest Texas State Teachers College, with Eleanor Roosevelt speaking on "Word Concepts of Communism," held at 8:00PM on February 18, 1957. Dr. Ralph Houston was responsible for arranging speakers for the Great Issue Lectures. Letters from Eleanor Roosevelt are typed on letterhead stationery measuring 6"x7" and signed by Roosevelt, and include the stamped envelopes addressed to Prof. Ralph H. Houston.1. January...

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One handwritten leaf, "Admit One, Great Issues Lecture Series." Two newspaper clippings bout a brief stop in San Antonio on February 19, 1957 when Roosevelt met with her grandson, David.