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US TxAM-C 1182
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Title
John C. Adams Muster Speeches Book
Date(s)
- 1945-1984 (Creation)
Extent
1 box
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Biographical history
John C. Adams, a Vietnam veteran, was born in New Jersey. From 1968-1969, Adams served in the Army in the 5th Special Forces. He was a professor of communications at Texas A&M who compiled a book about the Texas A&M Muster Ceremony in 1985. The Muster Ceremony is a tradition dating back to 1883, honoring Aggies who have died during the past year.
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Scope and content
This collection includes muster speeches given from 1945-1984, including introductions and biographies.
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This collection is arranged chronologically by date and then by subject.
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- English
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Archivist's note
Finding Aid Authors: Samantha Reagan and Jenny Reibenspies.
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- Texas A & M University (Subject)