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Brieger, Alton G.

Alton G. Brieger

Biography

Alton G.Brieger (1927-2019) received his Bachelor's in history and Master's in history and government from Texas A&I (now Texas A&M- Kingsville).  He joined Southwest Texas State College in 1964 as Registrar and Dean of Admissions.  He became Dean of Student and Academic Services and taught full-time in the history department for five years before retiring. 

After 21 years of service to the University, he retired as an Associate Professor of History Emeritus in 1985.

LBJ100 Oral History Project

In this interview with Al and his wife, Ann, they talk about the trip to the White House with the Alumni Association to present an award to Lyndon Johnson, LBJ's campus visits including his signing of Higher Education Act, and LBJ's informal visit to campus in 1965.  He also talks about changes in college enrollment and policies during a time of student protests on campuses across the nation.

 

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