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- Oral History Interview with G. Marguerite Anderson, February 16, 1992
- Interview with G. Marguerite Anderson, a librarian, concerning her experiences as a student in the Library School at the Texas State College for Women in Denton, Texas and as a librarian. Anderson discusses her early exposure to books and libraries; her enrollment at the Texas State College for Women, 1940; comments about her college teachers and library science courses; her employment as a student at the college library; her college social life; her employment as librarian at Abilene Christian College; graduate school at University of Chicago, 1950-51; her entry into photographic sales business; her employment with Abilene Christian College, Dallas Center; and her activities in professional organizations.
- Oral History Interview with Verle Oringderff, January 10, 1991
- Interview with Verle Oringderff concerning his experiences while employed by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression. Oringderff worked at a camp in Littlefield, Texas (Company 3802). Interview includes information about Oringderff's schooling and childhood as well as the effects of the Great Depression on his household.
- Oral History Interview with Elizabeth Teasley, June 2, 1992
- Interview with Elizabeth Teasley, a librarian, concerning her experiences as a student in the Library School at North Texas State College and as a public school librarian. Interview includes biographical information of Teasley and her parents.
- Oral History Interview with Maury Meister, April 10, 1991
- Interview with Maury Meister, a Navy veteran, concerning his experiences patrolling off of Ford Island Naval Air Station with VP-24 during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
- Oral History Interview with Joseph Sudduth, July 5, 1990
- Interview with Joseph Sudduth, a Marine Corps veteran, concerning his experiences at the Marine Barracks between Pearl Harbor and Hickam Field with B Company during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Interview also covers his life before, during, and after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Includes an appendix.
- Oral History Interview with Robert Crist, May 27, 1993
- Interview with Robert Crist, an Army veteran, concerning his experiences at Fort Shafter with the 9th Signal Service Company during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
- Oral History Interview with John L. Ruddick, February 24,1993
- Interview with John Ruddick concerning his experiences while employed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) during the Great Depression. Ruddick worked at a camp in Brownwood, Texas (Company 849). Appendix includes a photocopy of Ruddick's CCC Enrollee's Record of Training and Experience. Interview includes information on Ruddick's parents as well as his life before joining the CCC and an appendix.
- Oral History Interviews with Curtis J. Smith, 1990
- Interview with Curtis Smith, an airline employee and community leader, concerning his experiences as a resident of Hamilton Park, Texas from 1956 to 1990. Smith discusses his early life in East Texas, his employment in Dallas, his service in the U.S. Navy during World War II, job promotions with Braniff, African-American housing in Dallas, his decision to purchase a home in Hamilton Park in 1956, flooding problems, shopping in the community, traffic and access problems, social activities, church activities, Civic League, Hamiltonians, Interorganizational Council, political activities, zoning controversies, Willowdell Park, and the "Buy Out."
- Oral History Interview with John W. Wisecup, July 28, 1987
- Interview with John Wisecup, a Marine Corps veteran and a survivor of the sinking of the USS Houston, concerning his experiences as a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese during World War II. Wisecup talks about the sinking of the Houston (1942), his capture and imprisonment at Serang, Java, Bicycle Camp in Batavia (1942), Changi Prison Camp in Singapore (1942), building the Burma-Thailand Death Railway (1942-1944), Kanchanaburi, Thailand (1944), Changi Jail (1944-1945), and his liberation.
- Oral History Interview with Bert Boydstun, March 3, 1993
- Interview with Bert Boydstun concerning his experiences while employed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) during the Great Depression. Boydstun worked at camps in Lubbock, Texas (Company 3820) and Palisade, Colorado. Interview includes Boydstun's experiences leading up to joining the CCC.
- Oral History Interview with Clarence C. Dobbins, February 21, 1993
- Interview with Clarence C. Dobbins concerning his experiences while employed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) during the Great Depression. Dobbins worked at camps in Farmersville, Texas (Company 869) and Kaufman, Texas (Company 869). Interview includes Dobbins' history before joining the CCC.
- Oral History Interview with Albert B. Thorn, July 25, 1990
- Interview with Albert Thorn concerning his experiences before, during, and after his employment in the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression. Thorn worked at camps in Lake Arthur, New Mexico (Company 2842) and Carlsbad, New Mexico (Company 2842).
- Oral History Interview with James I. Gipson, February 19, 1991
- Interview with James Gipson concerning his experiences before, during, and after his employment in Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression. Gipson worked at camps in Grand Junction, Colorado and Glenwood Springs, Colorado.
- Oral History Interview with Louis Cresson, February 22, 1993
- Interview with Louis Cresson, a former member of the Civilian Conservation Corps from Hillside, Pennsylvania. Cresson discusses his family, life during the Great Depression, and work at CCC camps in Shawville and Renovo, Pennsylvania.
- Oral History Interview with Burnette Sain, February 24, 1993
- Interview with Burnette Sain, a former member of the Civilian Conservation Corps from Bolivar, Tennessee. Sain discusses his family and farming background, life during the Great Depression, and work at a CCC camp in Bristol, Tennessee,
- Oral History Interview with Glenn F. Davis, March 3, 1993
- Interview with Glenn F. Davis, a former member of the Civilian Conservation Corps from Plano, Texas. Davis discusses his family, farming background, and working for the CCC at camps in Colorado, Texas, and California during the Great Depression.
- Oral History Interview with Frank Polenta, March 2, 1993
- Interview with Frank Polenta, a former member of the Civilian Conservation Corps from Meadville, Pennsylvania. Polenta discusses his background and his experiences at the CCC Camp Pebble Dell--ANF No. 1 in Marienville, Pennsylvania.
- Oral History Interview with John Arwine, March 8, 1993
- Interview with John Arwine, a former member of the Civilian Conservation Corps from Hurst, Texas, regarding his experiences and memories of participating in the CCC during the Great Depression.
- Oral History Interview with Al J. Hunt, February 24, 1993
- Interview with Al J. Hunt, a former member of the Civilian Conservation Corps from Limestone County, Texas, regarding his experiences and memories of participating in the CCC during the Great Depression.
- Oral History Interview with James Stines, March 2, 1993
- Interview with James Stines, a former member of the Civilian Conservation Corps from Mena, Arkansas, regarding his experiences and memories of participating in the CCC during the Great Depression.
- Oral History Interview with Mary D. Lankford, June 7, 1992
- Interview with Mary D. Lankford, a librarian and former student of the University of North Texas, then known as North Texas State College. Lankford discusses studying Library Science at UNT, her career as a school librarian, new technological developments in her field, her career as an author, and professional activities.
- Oral History Interview with Sarah Janice Kee, February 29, 1992
- Interview with Sarah Janice Kee, a library administrator and former student of Texan Women's University, then Texas State College for Women. Kee discusses her teaching career, experience studying Library Science at TWU, being a part of the Army Library Service during World War II, working as a librarian, with the ALA, and the U.S. Office of Education in Dallas, Texas.
- Oral History Interview with Forrest Biard, June 11, 1992
- Interview with Forrest Biard, a United States Navy veteran from Bonham, Texas, regarding his experiences and memories of World War II while serving as a cryptanalyst. Biard discusses his education, learning Japanese in Japan right before the war hit, codes, Pearl Harbor, and Midway.
- Oral History Interview with Pauline Dixon, August 1990
- Interview with Pauline Dixon, a teacher, beautician, and resident of Hamilton Park. Dixon discusses her experiences growing up in the neighborhood, her educational background, the racial divide in the area, desegregation of schools, organizations she was involved in, and her teaching career.
- Oral History Interview with Marie Healey, February 18, 1992
- Interview with Marie Healey, a former vocational home economics teacher for the National Youth Administration from Waxahachie, Texas. Healey discusses her background, career in the NYA during the Great Depression, and projects they undertook.
- Oral History Interview with Hilma Harral, April 28, 1992
- Interview with Hilma Harral, a librarian and former student of Texas Women's University from Cuero, Texas. Harral discusses her experiences studying Library Science at TWU, the development of its clubs and programs over time, and her own career in libraries.
- Oral History Interview with Frances de Cordova, February 7, 1992
- Interview with Frances de Cordova, a college professor at Texas Woman's University, regarding her background, education, the development of the Library Science program at TWU, early perceptions of North Texas State College (now University of North Texas), accreditation by the American Library Association, and her colleagues.
- Oral History Interview with Sarah Law Kennerly, February 1, 1992
- Interview with Sarah Law Kennerly, a librarian who worked at the University of North Texas when it was known at North Texas State College and North Texas State University. Kennerly discusses her background and education, development of library services at UNT, library-related courses, and changes that occurred over time.
- Oral History Interview with Louise Evans, February 25, 1992
- Interview with Louise Evans, a librarian with experience working at the University of North Texas Library during the development of the Library Service Department. Evans discusses her education and background, her career at UNT (then North Texas State University), administration, previous layout of library departments, and courses related to Library Science taught at the time.
- Oral History Interview with David A. Webb, May 15, 1991
- Interview with David A. Webb, librarian and former Director of Libraries at the University of North Texas when it was North Texas State University. Webb discusses his background, teaching experience, collections at the library, budget, and developments within the field of Library and Information Science.
- Oral History Interview with Walter Littmann, May 12, 1990
- Interview with Walter Littmann, a businessman, chemist, and former German prisoner-of-war of the United States during World War II. Littmann discusses his involvement in the Afrika Korps, miliary conflicts, life at the internment camp in Mexia, Texas, and eventual repatriation.
- Oral History Interviews with A. W. Dupree, Jr., July-August 1990
- Interview with A. W. Dupree, Jr., a resident of Hamilton Park in Dallas, Texas, regarding his experiences growing up in the area, attending Booker T. Washington High School, his music education, time in the United States Army during World War II, his music career, his family, and the local community.
- Oral History Interview with Henry Day, July 2, 1991
- Interview with Henry Day, a former paperman, delivery person, and member of the Civilian Conservation Corps from Dallas, Texas, regarding his experiences and memories of participating in the CCC during the Great Depression.
- Oral History Interview with John Haynie, May 4, 1990
- Interview with John Haynie, professor of trumpet at the University of North Texas from Ralls, Texas, regarding his career at the College of Music at UNT, the growth and development of the school, his colleagues, students, and family.
- Oral History Interview with Howard Baxter, May 22, 1991
- Interview with Howard L. Baxter, a farmer and former member of the Civilian Conservation Corps from Tom Bean, Texas, regarding his experiences and memories of participating in the CCC during the Great Depression. It includes an appendix with a poem about "The CCC Boys" by Iva Hathaway.
- Oral History Interview with Allen S. Kilborn, March 11, 1991
- Interview with Allen S. Kilborn, a former member of the Civilian Conservation Corps from Boone, Iowa, regarding his experiences and memories of participating in the CCC during the Great Depression.
- Oral History Interview with Frank McKinley, April 16, 1990
- Interview with Frank McKinley concerning his career in music at the University of North Texas, where he was director of choral music at the School of music at North Texas State College and North Texas State University, which became UNT. McKinley discusses his educational background, musical training, and his colleagues.
- Oral History Interview with John T. Banks, March 12, 1991
- Interview with John T. Banks, a farmer and former member of the Civilian Conservation Corps from Decatur, Texas, regarding his experiences and memories of participating in the CCC during the Great Depression.
- Oral History Interview with Curtis O. Greer, Jr., February 14, 1991
- Interview with Curtis O. Greer, Jr., a former member of the Civilian Conservation Corps from Fort Worth, Texas, regarding his experiences and memories of participating in the CCC during the Great Depression. An appendix with an outline for the interview is included.
- Oral History Interview with Bruce D. Gipson, February 13, 1991
- Interview with Bruce D. Gipson, a former farmer, athlete, and member of the Civilian Conservation Corps from Knox City, Texas, regarding his experiences and memories of participating in the CCC during the Great Depression.
- Oral History Interview with Rudolph Garza, October 23, 1990
- Interview with Rudolph Garza, a former member of the Civilian Conservation Corps from Donna, Texas, regarding his experiences and memories of participating in the CCC during the Great Depression and living in camps.
- Oral History Interview with Clarence Shockey, October 7, 1990
- Interview with Clarence Shockey, a farmer and former member of the Civilian Conservation Corps from Ridgeway, Texas, regarding his experiences and memories of participating in the CCC during the Great Depression. It includes an appendix with newspaper clippings about Shockey's efforts to host a reunion.
- Oral History Interview with Richard Schultz, April 29, 1990
- Interview with Richard Schultz, a United States Navy veteran from Saint Louis, Missouri, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while aboard the cruiser USS New Orleans.
- Oral History Interview with Louis Edgar Turcotte, Jr., February 4, 1988
- Interview with Louis Edgar Turcotte, Jr., a rancher from Sarita, Texas, regarding his family history, education, life as a rancher, cattle dipping, career as a foremen of the Kenedy Ranch, and oil drilling in the area.
- Oral History Interview with Lloyd A. Lawrence, March 25, 1989
- Interview with Lloyd A. Lawrence, a United States Navy veteran from Lincoln, Nebraska, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while aboard the battleship USS Maryland.
- Oral History Interview with Jack Brown, April 23, 1988
- Interview with Jack Brown, a United States Navy veteran from Waco, Texas, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while stationed at the Marine Barracks there.
- Oral History Interview with C. Shephard, July 14, 1988
- Interview with May Shephard, a teacher and a member of the Denton Christian Women's Interracial Fellowship from Tyler, Texas. Shephard explains her background and family, integration in schools, the history of race relations in Denton, her involvement with the group, their voting registration projects, demographics in the group, and how they performed outreach.
- Oral History Interview with Weldon O. Western, February 18, 1987
- Interview with Weldon O. Western, a farmer and former member of the Civilian Conservation Corps from Chico, Texas, regarding his experiences and memories of participating in the CCC during the Great Depression.
- Oral History Interview with Francis X. Fernandez de Garyalde, April 28, 1985
- Interview with Father Francis Fernandex, a Roman Catholic priest and a Basque from Alsasua, Navarre, discussing the role of religion in Basque culture, his pursuit of the priesthood, the Spanish Civil War, and Basque customs.
- Oral History Interview with W. W. Baer, Jr., July 8, 1986
- Interview with W.W. Baer, Jr., an executive at the Caltex Petroleum Corporation from Illinois, discussing his World War II experiences, training at Texaco, work with Caltex in the Philippines, Malaysia, and Thailand, the establishment of Caltex East, and his appointment as managing director in Tanzania.