Historical Marker
Bradford Knapp
Historical marker location:
E. 31st Street, in Lubbock City Cemetery, Lubbock, Texas
( Lubbock City Cemetery, East 31st Street at dead end, Lubbock)
Marker installed: 1984
(1870-1938)
Known for his leadership in the field of agricultural education, Bradford Knapp served as first director of the U.S. Cooperative Extension Service and helped plan and carry out World War I overseas food production for the Agriculture Department. He later served as Dean of Agriculture at the University of Arkansas (1920-23), and as the president of the universities now known as Oklahoma State (1923-28), Auburn (1928-32), and Texas Tech (1932-38).
Recorded - 1984.