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Descriptive Summary

Biographical Sketch

Scope and Contents

Restrictions

Index Terms

Related Material

Administrative Information

Description of Series

University of Virginia and Tufts University, 1958-1987

Texas Tech University, 1943-1988 and undated

Department of Education, 1969-1991 and undated

Oversized Material, 1988-1990 and undated

Oversized Material, 1988-1990 and undated

Oversized Material, 1988-1990 and undated

Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library, Texas Tech University

Lauro F. Cavazos:

An Inventory of His Papers 1943-1991 and undated, at the Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library



Descriptive Summary

CreatorCavazos, Lauro
Title:Lauro F. Cavazos Papers,
Dates:1943-1991 and undated
Abstract:The papers of Lauro F. Cavazos, a former President of Texas Tech University who later became Secretary of Education in 1988.
Collection #S 170.1
Quantity: 64 boxes (63.0 linear feet)
LanguageEnglish.
Repository:Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library, Texas Tech University

Biographical Sketch

A sixth generation Texan, Lauro Fred Cavazos was born on January 4, 1927 on the vast King Ranch in South Texas, where his father was the foreman of the showcase Santa Gertrudis Division. He earned his B.A. and M.A. in zoology at Texas Tech University and a doctoral degree in physiology from Iowa State University. In addition, he received honorary degrees from several universities and colleges. He married the former Peggy Murdock, and together they had ten children.

Dr. Cavazos served in various professional and administrative positions. He taught at the Medical College of Virginia and at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, where he was also Dean from 1975 to 1980. He returned to Texas Tech University in 1980 to become its tenth president, and the first Hispanic and first graduate of the school to hold the office.

A recognized expert in both the field of medicine and the field of education, Cavazos was a consultant to national and international health organizations, including the World Health Organization and a variety of inter-American health groups. He authored or co-authored approximately 75 publications in the areas of physiology and reproduction, fine structure of cells and tissues, and medical education. Cavazos also received a number of awards recognizing his efforts in education. In 1984 President Ronald Reagan presented him with an award for Outstanding Leadership in the Field of Education. In 1985 he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal from the Uniformed Services University for the Health Sciences, and in 1987 he accepted an award designed in his honor from the Texas Tech University Ex- Student Association. The next year he received the National Hispanic Leadership Award in the field of education from the League of United Latin American Citizens.

On August 9, 1988 President Reagan nominated Cavazos for Secretary of Education, and on September 20, 1988 he was unanimously confirmed by the United States Senate. President George Bush asked him to continue as Secretary following the November 1988 election. He remained in the position until resigning in December 1990. As Secretary, Cavazos concentrated on reforming American Education through raising the expectations of students, teachers, and parents. He also targeted federal resources to improve opportunities for those most in need, and initiated special programs to combat drug and alcohol use. As a strong advocate of parental involvement in education, he provided leadership to encourage parental and community participation in education reform.

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Scope and Contents

The Lauro Fred Cavazos Papers, 1943-1991 and undated consist of personal and professional papers. The collection is divided into three sections: University of Virginia and Tufts University, 1958-1987 (2 linear feet); Texas Technological University, 1943-1988 and undated (23 linear feet); and Department of Education, 1969-1991 and undated (38 linear feet).

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Restrictions

Access Restrictions

Open for research

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Index Terms

The subject headings used by the Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library are derived from the Library of Congress and/or locally developed.
Subjects (Persons)
Cavazos, Lauro
Cavazos, Lauro--Archives
Cavazos, Lauro--Correspondence
Subjects (Organizations)
Texas Tech University--Administration
Texas Tech University--History
Texas Tech University--Presidents
United States. Dept. of Education
Places
King Ranch (Tex.)
United States--Politics and government
Subjects
College presidents--Texas
Education--United States
Education and state--United States
Mexican Americans--Texas
Minorities--Education
Speeches, addresses, etc. American

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Related Material

For related materials located in the Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library, see the following collections:

  • Lauro Cavazos oral history interview [sound recording], 1984
  • Lauro Cavazos oral history interview [sound recording], 1991
  • Lauro Cavazos oral history interview [sound recording], 1994

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Lauro F. Cavazos Papers, 1943-1991 and undated, Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas

Acquisition

Gifts, undated

Processed by

Abel Ramirez, August 2000

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Collection Inventory

 

University of Virginia and Tufts University, 1958-1987
(2 linear feet)

boxfolder
11Virginia Medical Material, 1958-1963
2Tufts Correspondence, 1963-1980
3Tufts School of Medicine, 1974-1980
4Tufts Invitations and Brochures, 1973-1980
5News Clippings, 1962-1987
6Memorabilia, 1977-1979 and undated
7Printed Material, 1973-1980
boxfolder
21Printed Material, 1964-1982
2Student Dissertations, 1962-1977
(2 items)
3Student Dissertations, 1962-1977
(2 items)
4Student Dissertations, 1962-1977
(2 items)
5Student Dissertations, 1962-1977
(1 items)

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Texas Tech University, 1943-1988 and undated
(23 linear feet)

Correspondence, 1977-1988
boxfolder
31File, 1977-1988
2File, 1977-1988
3File, 1977-1988
4File, 1977-1988
5File, 1977-1988
6File, 1977-1988
7File, 1977-1988
8File, 1977-1988
9File, 1977-1988
10File, 1977-1988
11File, 1977-1988
12File, 1977-1988
13File, 1977-1988
14File, 1977-1988
15File, 1977-1988
16File, 1977-1988
17File, 1977-1988
18File, 1977-1988
19File, 1977-1988
boxfolder
41File, 1980-1987
2File, 1980-1987
3General, 1980-1985
4General, 1980-1988 and undated
5Invitations, 1980-1988
General Files, 1979-1988
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46Cavazos, Lauro F., 1979-1988
7Cavazos, Lauro F., 1979-1988
8Cavazos, Lauro F., 1979-1988
9Cavazos, Lauro F., 1979-1988
10Commencements, 1977-1988
11Dads Association Newsletter, 1982
12Diamond Shamrock, 1987
13Dinners and Names, 1982-1988
14Enterprise Campaign, 1986
15Hispanic Education, 1987
boxfolder
51Inaugural Material, 1980
2Inaugural Material (Inaugural Speech), 1980
3Inaugural Material (Inaugural Speech: Original Copy), 1980
4Inaugural Material, Booklets, 1980
5Midland/Port Arkansas, 1988
6Personal, 1980-1988
7Personal, 1980-1988
8Program for Dedication, 1986
9Press Clippings, 1988
10Publications, 1983-1987
11Resignation, 1988
12Texas Tech Insight, 1980
13Travel, 1981-1986
14Vitas/Pictures, 1987
15White House, 1987-1988
16Women's Athletics, 1982-1984
17Legal Material, 1988
18Printed Material, 1964-1980
boxfolder
61Printed Material, 1980
2Printed Material, 1980-1981
3Printed Material, 1982
4Printed Material, 1983
boxfolder
71Printed Material, 1984
2Printed Material, 1985
3Printed Material, 1986
4Printed Material, 1987
5Printed Material, 1988
6News Clippings, 1980-1988 and undated
7News Clippings, 1980-1988 and undated
boxfolder
81News Clippings, 1980-1988 and undated
2News Clippings, 1980-1988 and undated
3News Clippings, 1980-1988 and undated
4News Clippings, 1980-1988 and undated
5News Clippings, 1980-1988 and undated
boxfolder
91News Clippings, 1980-1988 and undated
2News Clippings, 1980-1988 and undated
3Programs, Pamphlets, and Brochures, 1977-1985
4Programs, Pamphlets, and Brochures, 1984-1988 and undated
boxfolder
101Speeches, 1980-1982
2Speeches, 1980-1982
3Speeches, 1980-1982
4Speeches, 1980-1982
5Speeches, 1980-1982
6Speeches, 1980-1982
7Speeches, 1980-1982
boxfolder
111Speeches, Jan. - Feb., 1982
2Speeches, March - April, 1982
3Speeches, May - Dec., 1982
4Speeches, Feb. - April, 1983
5Speeches, April - Oct., 1983
6Speeches, Oct. - Dec., 1983
7Speeches, Jan. - May, 1984
boxfolder
121Speeches, May, 1984 - Feb., 1985
2Speeches, March - May, 1985
3Speeches, June - Dec., 1985
4Speeches, Jan. - June, 1986
5Speeches, July - Dec., 1986
boxfolder
131Speeches, Jan. - April, 1987
2Speeches, May - Aug., 1987
3Speeches, Sept. - Dec., 1987
4Speeches, Jan. - April, 1988
5Speeches, May - June, 1988
6Speeches, July - Aug., 1988
7Speeches, Miscellaneous, undated
boxfolder
141Literary Productions, undated
2Literary Productions, undated
3Literary Productions, undated
4Monthly Appointment Books, 1980-1985
5Monthly Appointment Books, 1985-1988
boxfolder
151Weekly Appointment Books, 1978-1988
2Weekly Appointment Books, 1983-1984
3Weekly Appointment Books, 1985-1988
4Scrapbooks, 1983-1988
5Scrapbooks, 1983-1988
boxfolder
161Scrapbooks, 1983-1988
2Photographs, 1980-1988 and undated
3Photographs, 1980-1988 and undated
4Photographs, 1980-1988 and undated
Memorabilia, 1953-1988 and undated
boxfolder
165General, 1980-1988 and undated
6Inaugural Recognitions, 1980
7Inaugural Recognitions, 1980
boxfolder
171Inaugural Recognitions, 1980
2Inaugural Recognitions, 1980
3Inaugural Recognitions, 1980
4Honors, 1980-1988 and undated
5Medals, 1973-1988 and undated
boxfolder
181Keys to Cities, 1981 and undated
2Keys to Cities, 1981 and undated
3Plaques, 1980-1988 and undated
4Plaques, 1980-1988 and undated
5Plaques, 1980-1988 and undated
boxfolder
191Plaques, 1980-1988 and undated
2Plaques, 1980-1988 and undated
3Plaques, 1980-1988 and undated
4Plaques, 1980-1988 and undated
5Plaques, 1980-1988 and undated
boxfolder
201Plaques, 1980-1988 and undated
2Plaques, 1980-1988 and undated
3Plaques, 1980-1988 and undated
boxfolder
211Oversized Plaques, 1980-1988 and undated
(6 items)
boxfolder
221Football, 1980-1981
(3 items)
boxfolder
231Football, 1987 and undated
(4 items)
boxfolder
241Basketball, 1984-1987 and undated
(3 items)
boxfolder
251Miscellaneous, 1953-1984 and undated
2Miscellaneous, 1953-1984 and undated
3Miscellaneous, 1953-1984 and undated
4Miscellaneous, 1953-1984 and undated
5Miscellaneous, 1953-1984 and undated
6Miscellaneous, 1953-1984 and undated
7Miscellaneous, 1953-1984 and undated
8Miscellaneous, 1953-1984 and undated

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Department of Education, 1969-1991 and undated
(38 linear feet)

Correspondence, 1988-1990 and undated
boxfolder
261Letters of Congratulations, 1988
2Letters of Congratulations, 1988
3Letters of Congratulations, 1988
4Letters of Congratulations, 1988
boxfolder
271Letters of Congratulations, 1988
2Letters of Congratulations, 1988
3Personal, 1988-1990
4Personal, 1988-1990
5Professional, 1988
6Professional, 1989
boxfolder
281Professional, 1989
2Professional, 1990
3Professional, 1990 and undated
4White House, 1988-1990
5Inaugural Invitations, 1989
6General Invitations, 1988-1990
Legal Material, 1988
boxfolder
291Nomination as Secretary of Education Material, 1988
2Confirmation Briefing Material, 1988
3Appointment Books, Nov. - Dec., 1988
4Appointment Books, Jan., 1989
5Appointment Books, Feb., 1989
6Appointment Books, March, 1989
boxfolder
301Appointment Books, Oct., 1989
2Appointment Books, July - Sept., 1989
3Appointment Books, April, 1989
4Appointment Books, May, 1989
5Appointment Books, June, 1989
boxfolder
311Appointment Books, Nov., 1989
2Appointment Books, Dec., 1989
3Appointment Books, Jan., 1990
4Appointment Books, Feb., 1990
5Appointment Books, March, 1990
6Appointment Books, April, 1990
boxfolder
321Appointment Books, May, 1990
2Appointment Books, June, 1990
3Appointment Books, July, 1990
4Appointment Books, Aug., 1990
5Appointment Books, Sept., 1990
6Appointment Books, Oct., 1990
boxfolder
331Appointment Books, Nov., 1990
2Employee Roster, 1988
3Briefing Books, 1988
4Budget, 1988-1990
5Budget, 1988-1990
boxfolder
341Budget, 1990
2Congressional Testimony, 1988
3Congressional Testimony, 1989
4Congressional Testimony, 1990
5President George Bush's Educational Policies, 1988-1989
6National Educational Goals, 1989-1990
Educational Reform and Initiatives, 1988-1990
boxfolder
351Educational Reform (General), 1988-1990
2Effective Schools (General), 1988-1990
3Choice in Education, 1989
4Choice in Education, 1989-1990
5Choice in Education, Regional Strategy Meetings, 1989-1990
6Choice in Education, Regional Strategy Meetings, 1989-1990
boxfolder
361Choice in Education, Press Coverage, 1989-1990
2Choice in Education, Printed Material, 1989-1990
3Drug-Free Schools, 1988-1990
4Drug-Free Schools, 1988-1990
5Drug-Free Schools, 1988-1990
boxfolder
371Model and Magnet Schools, 1988-1990
2Model and Magnet Schools, 1988-1990
Educational Programs, 1969-1990
boxfolder
373Arts and Education, 1990
4At-Risk, 1988-1990
5Early-Childhood, 1990
6Family and Education, 1990
7Higher Education, 1988-1990
boxfolder
381Hispanic Education, 1987-1990 and undated
2Indian Education, 1969-1989
3Indian Education, 1989
4Indian Education, 1989
5Literacy, 1989-1990
6Science Education, 1988-1990
boxfolder
391Special Education, 1990
2Teacher Training, 1988-1990
3Vocational Education, 1989-1990
4Writing Report Card, 1990
5Miscellaneous, 1988-1990
Educational Conferences, 1989-1990
boxfolder
396Int'l Conference on Children and Youth At-Risk, 1990
7Int'l Conference on Children and Youth At-Risk, 1990
8President's Education Summit With Governors, 1989
9President's Education Summit With Governors, 1989
boxfolder
401President's Education Summit With Governors, 1989
Educational Research, 1988-1990
boxfolder
402Business-Higher Education Forum, 1988-1989
3Educational Research and Improvement, 1988-1989
4National Research Council, 1990
5National Center on Education and the Economy, 1989
6Speeches, Sept., 1988
7Speeches, Oct., 1988
8Speeches, Nov., 1988
9Speeches, Dec., 1988
10Speeches, Jan., 1989
11Speeches, Feb., 1989
12Speeches, March, 1989
13Speeches, April, 1989
14Speeches, May, 1989
boxfolder
411Speeches, June, 1989
2Speeches, July, 1989
3Speeches, Aug., 1989
4Speeches, Sept., 1989
5Speeches, Oct., 1989
6Speeches, Nov., 1989
7Speeches, Dec., 1989
8Speeches, Jan., 1990
9Speeches, Feb., 1990
10Speeches, March, 1990
boxfolder
421Speeches, April, 1990
2Speeches, April, 1990
3Speeches, April, 1990
4Speeches, May, 1990
5Speeches, May, 1990
6Speeches, June, 1990
7Speeches, July, 1990
8Speeches, Aug., 1990
boxfolder
431Speeches, Sept., 1990
2Speeches, Sept., 1990
3Speeches, Sept., 1990
4Speeches, Oct., 1990
5Speeches, Oct., 1990
6Speeches, Nov., 1990
7Speeches, Dec., 1990
Presidential Trips, 1989-1990
boxfolder
441La Paz, Bolivia, 1989
2La Paz, Bolivia, 1989
3Guadalajara, Mexico, 1990
4United States, 1990
boxfolder
451School Visits, 1988-1990
2School Visits, 1988-1990
3School Visits, 1988-1990
boxfolder
461Commencement Invitations, 1988-1990
2Honorary Doctoral Degrees, 1988-1990
3Honorary Doctoral Degrees, 1988-1990
boxfolder
471Honorary Doctoral Degrees, 1988-1990
Printed Material, 1958-1990
boxfolder
472News Clippings, 1958-1969
3News Clippings, Aug., 1988
4News Clippings, Aug., 1988
5News Clippings, Aug., 1988
6News Clippings, Aug., 1988
7News Clippings, Sept., 1988
8News Clippings, Oct., 1988
9News Clippings, Nov., 1988
boxfolder
481News Clippings, Dec., 1988
2News Clippings, Jan., 1989
3News Clippings, Feb., 1989
4News Clippings, March, 1989
5News Clippings, April, 1989
6News Clippings, May, 1989
7News Clippings, June, 1989
8News Clippings, July, 1989
9News Clippings, Aug., 1989
10News Clippings, Sept., 1989
11News Clippings, Oct., 1989
12News Clippings, Nov., 1989
13News Clippings, Dec., 1989
boxfolder
491News Clippings, Jan., 1990
2News Clippings, Feb., 1990
3News Clippings, March, 1990
4News Clippings, March, 1990
5News Clippings, March, 1990
6News Clippings, April, 1990
7News Clippings, May, 1990
8News Clippings, June, 1990
9News Clippings, July, 1990
boxfolder
501News Clippings, Aug., 1990
2News Clippings, Sept., 1990
3News Clippings, Oct., 1990
4News Clippings, Nov., 1990
5News Clippings, Dec., 1990
6"Daily Education News," Sept., 1988
7"Daily Education News," Oct., 1988
8"Daily Education News," Nov., 1988
9"Daily Education News," Dec., 1988
10"Daily Education News," Jan., 1989
11"Daily Education News," Feb., 1989
12"Daily Education News," March, 1989
13"Daily Education News," April, 1989
boxfolder
511"Daily Education News," May, 1989
2"Daily Education News," May, 1989
3"Daily Education News," May, 1989
4"Daily Education News," June, 1989
5"Daily Education News," July, 1989
6"Daily Education News," Aug., 1989
7"Daily Education News," Sept., 1989
8"Daily Education News," Oct., 1989
9"Daily Education News," Nov., 1989
10"Daily Education News," Nov., 1989
11"Daily Education News," Dec., 1989
12"Daily Education News," Jan., 1990
13"Daily Education News," Feb., 1990
14"Daily Education News," March, 1990
15"Daily Education News," April, 1990
boxfolder
521"Daily Education News," May, 1990
2"Daily Education News," June, 1990
3"Daily Education News," July, 1990
4"Daily Education News," Aug., 1990
5"Daily Education News," Aug., 1990
6"Daily Education News," Sept., 1990
7"Daily Education News," Sept., 1990
8"Daily Education News," Oct., 1990
9"Daily Education News," Nov., 1990
10"Daily Education News," Dec., 1990
11"Friday Follies," 1990
12Magazines, 1988
boxfolder
531Magazines, 1989-1990
2Magazines, 1989-1990
3Magazines, 1989-1990
Photographs, 1970-1990 and undated
boxfolder
541Presidential, 1988-1990 and undated
2President's Summit with the Governors, 1989
3Departmental, 1988-1990 and undated
4General, 1970-1990 and undated
boxfolder
551Oversized, 1980-1990 and undated
(14 items)
boxfolder
561Miscellaneous Material, 1980-1991 and undated
Memorabilia, 1983-1990 and undated
boxfolder
562Honorary Awards, 1983-1990
3Honorary Awards, 1983-1990
4Credentials, 1988-1990
boxfolder
571Inter Active Video, 1988
(1 item)
2Academic Hoods and Gowns, undated
(12 items)
boxfolder
581Academic Hoods and Gowns, undated
(11 items)
boxfolder
591Medals, 1988 and undated
2Keys to Cities, 1900 and undated
3Plaques, 1988-1990 and undated
4Plaques, 1988-1990 and undated
5Plaques, 1988-1990 and undated
boxfolder
601Plaques, 1988-1990 and undated
2Plaques, 1988-1990 and undated
3Plaques, 1988-1990 and undated
4Plaques, 1988-1990 and undated
5Plaques, 1988-1990 and undated
boxfolder
611Oversized Plaques, 1988-1990
(8 items)
2Miscellaneous, 1988-1990 and undated
boxfolder
621Oversized Material, 1988-1990 and undated
(11 items)
boxfolder
631Oversized Material, 1988-1990 and undated
(13 items)
boxfolder
641Oversized Material, 1988-1990 and undated
(10 items)

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Box 62EOS #78Oversized Material, 1988-1990 and undated
11 items
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Box 63EOS #79Oversized Material, 1988-1990 and undated
13 items
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boxfolder
Box 64EOS #80Oversized Material, 1988-1990 and undated
10 items
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