Pete Mathews Receives Honorary Doctorate Degree on Stage in Coliseum

Creation Date

12-24-1990

Decade

1990

Photographer

William Edward Hill

Subject

Jacksonville State University -- History, College presidents -- Alabama, Jacksonville State University -- Presidents, Commencement ceremonies

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Description

Pete Mathews graduated from JSU in 1939 and the University of Alabama in 1952. He was a 1st Lieutenant in the United States Army from 1942 to 1946. He was a member of the State Senate (1963-1967), a member of the House of Representatives (1967-1975), and is the only man in the history of State government to serve as Chairman of the Finance Committees in both the House and Senate. Mathews was awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters degree from Jacksonville State University in 1990. Shown President Harold McGee makes the presentation on stage. (circa December 24, 1990)

Date Digitized

August 2023

Names of Persons Pictured

Harold McGee, Pete Mathews, Charles T. Mathews [sic]

Source

Alabama Gallery Special Collections

Is Part Of

Historical Image Collection

Rights

This image is the property of Jacksonville State University and is intended for non-commercial use. Images may be copied for research, teaching, personal, or any fair use as defined by U.S. copyright law. Images may not be altered in any way. Users of these images are asked to acknowledge Jacksonville State University. For questions or further information about usage rights, please contact digitalcommons@jsu.edu.

Location

The original printed photograph is housed in the Houston Cole Library Alabama Gallery, Box 11, Item 151.

Identifier

http://jsucollections.jsu.edu:9000/photocollection/psp/psp1990/PSP1990presentation_00151.tif