Mr. John B. Cauthen, executive vice president of Springs Industries was not a Clemson graduate, but serves on an advisory council to the College of Business and Industry. In addition to answering the standard questions, he gives a history of Springs Industry and discusses its growth under Elliot Springs. He also strongly favors Clemson gaining an academic image and shedding its athletic image.

He also discusses the economics of the Carribbean basin nations. Mr. Cauthen discusses his father, John Kelly Cauthen (Ms 126) who was involved with the start of South Carolina Educational Television and was Executive Vice President of the South Carolina Textile Manufacturer's Association.

Interview begins on side 1 and continues on side 2.