Interview with Thomson R. Bryant, Sr., June 23, 1972

Interview Summary

Dr. Thomson R. "T.R." Bryant, the first associate director of Agricultural Cooperative Extension Service at the University of Kentucky, discusses the investigation of UK President Henry S. Barker. Bryant describes the problems with the Board of Trustees and Barker's resignation. Bryant also provides details on his close relationship with Frank McVey. Bryant states that he owes a lot to McVey for hiring Thomas Poe Cooper as the Dean of the College of Agriculture. Bryant gives McVey credit for bringing in a talented staff as well as pushing for an adequate library for the university. He believes McVey was the first president at UK with a vision of a good university. Bryant also compares McVey and Patterson and the difficulties faced within their respective administrations.

Interview Keyword

T.R. Bryant

Interview LC Subject

Bryant, Thomson R., 1885-1979 Bryant, Thomson R., 1885-1979--Interviews McVey, Frank LeRond, 1869-1953 University of Kentucky University of Kentucky--History

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