Earlon McWhorter Papers

Collection

Identifier: 1080

Scope and Contents

This collection contains a transcript and tapes of an interview with Earlon McWhorter conducted by Dwayne Cox, Head of Special Collections and Archives at Auburn University, on January 23, 2009. In this interview, McWhorter discusses his appointment to the board, his service as a trustee, disagreements among the faculty, board, and alumni, and efforts to resolve them. Generally, the interview covers events during the administrations of Auburn Presidents William Muse, William Walker, and Jay Gogue.

Dates

Creation: 2009

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Biographical / Historical

A native of Alabama, Earlon McWhorter graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor's degree in building science. He subsequently served on the board of directors of Auburn's Alumni Association. In 2001, McWhorter joined to university's board of trustees. Eventually, he became president pro tem of that body.

Full Extent

0.25 Cubic Feet (1/2 doc box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

This finding aid is organized by accessions. Each accession represents an addition to the collection. Each accession also represents a transfer of physical and legal custody of archival materials from the donor(s) to Auburn University Special Collections and Archives.