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This is the transcript from the third of three interviews that Bruce Roche conducted with Dr. Flowers just prior to his retirement. Dr. Flowers (Class of 1913) was President of Southwest Texas State College from 1942-1964. In this interview, Dr. Flowers talks about the people who influenced his life and career, his relationship with his predecessor Dr. Evans, and various faculty, staff, and administrators at SWT who contributed to the success of the college. He talks about meeting Lady Bird Johnson in Washington in 1942 and how she helped get a resolution passed in Congress to give a part of Riverside (now Sewell Park) to the school. Flowers also talks about his pride in the institution and being able to work with faculty even when they disagreed. Interviewer Bruce Roche was director of the College News Service. This interview was the source material for his article “Goal: Excellence – Dr. Flowers’ Lifelong Watchword,” published in the Austin American-Statesmanon August 30, 1964.

Dr. Brunson talks about his early teaching at Delmar College before applying for a job at SWTSC. He describes what Southwest Texas was like when he fist began teaching in 1960, touching on important moments such as the creation of a separate history department. He discusses the books that he's written, both published and unpublished. He also mentions his religious faith, his military service, and his musical hobbies.

Dr. Bowles discusses what led him to become a music professor at SWTSU. He talks about Dr. Flowers and shares some memorable moments from his own teaching career, including his thoughts on what inspired him to stay around for so long. He also reflects on his travel experiences and life philosophy.

Cover story on Eric Friedland, Los #3 Dinners

Meeting minutes from the Texas State University System Board of Regents.