Descriptive Summary
Texas Tech University
Political Science
Records,
1928-1986 and undated
Records of the
Political Science Department of Texas Tech University from 1928-1986 and
undated.
U 223.2
Southwest Collection/Special Collections
Library, Texas Tech University
3 Boxes (3.0 linear
feet)
English.
Biographical Sketch
The Political Science department at Texas Tech University offers both
undergraduate and graduate degrees, including one in public administration. The
department also houses the Center for Public Service, which offers hands-on
research opportunities for political science graduate students.
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of miscellaneous books, framed certificates,
memorabilia, plaques, and framed photographs. Four photographs have been
removed from their old frames and placed into acid-free sleeves. These images
are group portraits concerning athletic activities.
The materials within this collection were donated by the family of Dr.
James William Davis, a professor emeritus of political science at Texas Tech
until his passing. Davis specialized in state government and constitutionals
law, and served on two Texas constitutional revision committees.
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)
Davis, J. William (James
William)
Subjects (Organizations)
Southwest Conference
(U.S.)
Texas Tech
University--Faculty
Texas Tech University.
Dept. of Political Science
Texas Tech
University--Sports
Acquisition
Collection accession #(s):
2001-0264-B
Gift, 2001
Access Restrictions
Open for research
Processed by
Nok Pongsmas and Chaiporn Sricharoentham, March 2002
Preferred Citation
Political Science Records, 1928-1986 and undated, Southwest
Collection/Special Collections Library, Texas Tech University, Lubbock,
Texas
For related materials located in the Southwest Collection/Special
Collections Library, see the following collections:
- James William Davis oral history interview [sound recording],
1968
- James William Davis oral history interview [sound recording],
1970s
- James William Davis oral history interview [sound recording],
1974
- James William Davis oral history interview [sound recording],
1975
- James William Davis oral history interview [sound recording],
1982
Collection Inventory
Books
1
1
Abernethy, Byron R.
Constitutional Limitations on The
Legislature,
1959
1
2
Tamkoc, Metin.
A bibliography on the Foreign Relations of
the Republic of Turkey 1919-1967 and Brief Biographies of Turkish
Statesmen,
1968
1
3
Tamkoc, Metin.
International Civil War,
1967
1
4
Tamkoc, Metin.
Political and Legal Aspects of Armistice
Status,
1964
Framed Certificates
1
5
The National Society of the Sons of the American
Revolution, Texas Society,
1949
1
6
The University of Texas, Doctor of Philosophy,
1940
2
1
The John Carleton Agricultural College, Associate in
Science,
1926
2
2
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, Chapter member,
1953
2
3
The State of Texas, Charter Member of the Texas Economy
Commission,
1950
2
4
Stephenville High School, High School Diploma,
1924
3
1
Texas University of Texas, Master of Arts,
1931
3
2
The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas,
Bachelor of Arts,
1928
Memorabilia
1
7
Edwena Davis, Texas Tech 50th,
1986
1
8
J. William Davis, Texas Tech 50th,
1986
1
9
Life Saving Service A. R. C.,
undated
1
10
The Lions club,
1947-1948
1
11
Official Red Carpet, The Sports commission Dallas,
undated
1
12
Post Card, First Day of Issue,
1962
1
13
President of the Lubbock Lions,
1947-1948
1
14
Texas Teacher Certificate,
1959
2
9
Office of Price Administration,
undated
2
10
Texas Lions League for Crippled Children, Incorporated,
1977
3
4
Texas Technological College, Department of Athletics,
1962-1963
Plaques
1
15
Co-Sponsor Pre Law Club, Honorary Member,
1961-1962
1
16
Liberty Bell Award, Lubbock County Bar Association,
1964
1
17
Liberty Bell Award, Lubbock County Junior Bar
Association,
1972
1
18
The Students Choice, Awarded by the Vicious Circle for
Teaching and Cooperative Excellence,
1947-1948
Framed Photographs
2
5
N. C. A. A. Infractions Committee, St. Charles Hotel,
New Orleans, LA,
1963
2
6
Southwest Conference,
1965
2
7
Texas Aggies,
undated
2
8
Texas Sports Hall of Fame Induction,
1979
3
3
Texas Tech Stadium,
undated