Background
Wiggins, Dossie Marion was born on December 9, 1895 in Crowley, Louisiana, United States. Son of Robert Bruce and Ruth A. (Jordan) Wiggins.
Wiggins, Dossie Marion was born on December 9, 1895 in Crowley, Louisiana, United States. Son of Robert Bruce and Ruth A. (Jordan) Wiggins.
Bachelor of Arts, Hardin Simmons University, 1919, Doctor of Laws, 1943. Master of Arts, Yale, 1926, Doctor of Philosophy, 1930. Doctor of Laws, Texas Technology University, 1952.
Dean, Hardin Simmons University, 1926-1935. President University Texas, El Paso, 1935-1948. President Texas Technology University, 1948-1952.
Vice president Citizens National Bank of Lubbock (Texas), 1952-1954, executive vice president, 1954-1959, president 1959-1961, chairman of the executive committee, 1961-1963, director, 1952-1978.
Vice president, president Junell-Wiggins Broadcasting Corps., West, Texas, from 1960. Director Texas Commerce Bank, Lubbock.
Baptism should be administered to those who can understand the Christian faith and the true meaning of the rite.
Member coordinating board Texas College and University Systems, 1965-1969. Board of directors Texas Technology U. Foundation. Member Lubbock Chamber of Commerce (president 1963-1964), West Texas Chamber of Commerce (director 1960-1966), Philosophical Society Texas, Phi Delta Kappa, Phi Delta Theta.
Married Winnie Lee Kinard, May 7, 1918.