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- Oral History Interviews with Price Daniel, 1967-68
- Interviews with Price Daniel, 38th Governor of Texas and (after these interviews) Texas Supreme Court Justice. Daniel discusses his family history and involvement in politics, his education and early career, his first campaigns for and election to the Texas Legislature, his legislative history, opinions on governors and fellow lawmakers, service as Speaker of the House, reelection campaigns, his involvement in the Tidelands Controversy, his involvement in the Democratic Party, his service in the Senate, and his service as Governor of Texas. In appendix is an explanation of the Tidelands Controversy.
- Oral History Interview with L. DeWitt Hale, December 19, 1967
- Interview with former Democratic Texas House of Representatives member L. DeWitt Hale from Corpus Christi, Texas. The interview includes Hale's personal views on issues such as lobby influences, revenue legislation, changes in House rules, the evolution of House membership, one-year versus two-year budgets, annual legislative sessions, constitutional revisions, and higher education. The interview also includes biographical information about Hale as well as his comments on fellow politicians.
- Personal Diary of Mrs. Dan Moody
- The personal diary of Mrs. Dan Moody, the wife of former Texas Governor Dan Moody. The diary covers her term as First Lady of Texas while residing in the Governor's Mansion.
- Oral History Interview with C. L. Permenter, October 25, 1972
- Interview with C. L. Permenter, a Marine WWII veteran and POW from Dallas, Texas. Permenter discusses his pre-war service with the North China Marines at Tientsin (Tianjin) and Peking (Beijing), the situation in Japanese-occupied China, his capture, and his experiences in internment at Woosung, Kiangwang, and Fengtai.
- Oral History Interview with Henry B. Stowers, May 25, 1973
- Interview with Henry B. Stowers, a Marine WWII veteran and POW from Searight, Alabama. Stowers discusses his deployments to China in the late-1930s; duties of the Marines in China before the war; the surrender of the North China Marines in December, 1941; his experiences in internment at Woosung; internment at Kiangwang and working on the "Mount Fuji" project; and internment as coal mining labor at Hakodate.
- Oral History Interview with Jack B. Scroggs, October 25, 1973
- Interview with Dr. Jack B. Scroggs, a history professor at NTSU and World War II veteran from Little Rock, Arkansas. Scroggs recounts his experiences working with prisoners-of-war, including his entrance into the Army, training, and initial assignments; his transfer to a supply depot worked by German POWs at Jefferson, Indiana; how the prisoners were organized and cared for; the labor they performed; their character; the social dynamics in the camp; outside efforts to make camp life tougher; inspections by various agencies; and events at the end of the war.
- Oral History Interview with Heinen, J. B., Jr., June 25, 1974
- Interview with J. B. Heinen, Jr., an independent oilman, concerning his experiences as an Army officer in the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression. Heinen worked at camps in Clarksville, Texas; San Simon, Arizona (Company 2881); Wilcox, Arizona; and Bowie, Arizona.
- Oral History Interview with T. A. Roth Jr., August 25, 1974
- Interview with Theodore Roth, Jr., U.S. Navy veteran, concerning his experiences aboard the destroyer USS Hull during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
- Oral History Interview with Raymond E. Abbitt, February 25, 1975
- Interview with Father Raymond Abbitt discussing his experiences as a civilian internee of the Japanese during World War II. He was captured on the Island of Mindanao in the Philippines and held in various Japanese camps in the Philippines.
- Oral History Interview with John Kuhn, October 25, 1976
- Interview with John Kuhn, a Navy WWII veteran from Winnebago, Minnesota. Kuhn discusses his experience at Pearl Harbor during the Japanese attack on December 7th, 1941, including joining the Navy in 1940 and training, attachment to the USS Thornton, radio duty on Ford Island, the events of the attack, and the following evening.
- Oral History Interview with Herbert Roch, January 25, 1977
- Interview with Herbert Roch, U.S. Army WWII veteran, concerning his experiences at the Schofield Barracks with the MP Detachment during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
- Oral history interview with Morris Williamson and Mary Williamson, April 25, 1977
- Interview with Morris Williamson, U.S. Navy veteran, and his wife Mary Williamson concerning their experiences while at home in Honolulu at the Pearl Harbor Submarine Base during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
- Oral History Interview with Byron Kolbert, February 25, 1978
- Interview with Byron Kolbert, an Army Air Corps veteran, concerning his experiences at Bellows Field with the 86th Observation Squadron during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
- Oral History Interview with David Allred, October 25, 1978
- Interview with Democratic representative and political journalist David Allred from Wichita Falls, Texas. In the interview, Allred discusses his experiences as a member of the Second Special Session of the Sixty-fifth Legislature. He also talks about his personal views on issues such as Proposition 13 in California, treasury surplus, the repeal of sales tax on residential utility bills, the increase in inheritance tax exemptions, taxation of agricultural and timber land, initiative-referendum, the Peveto Bill, the formation of the "Filthy Fifty", the Sam Houston Caucus, and the House Study Group. Allred also comments on Governor Dolph Briscoe, Speaker Bill Clayton, and Lieutenant Governor Bill Hobby
- Oral History Interview with James J. Kaster, February 25, 1982
- Transcript of an interview with James Kaster, legislative liaison to Governor William Clements, concerning his experiences and personal views as the governor's liaison during Sixty-seventh Texas Legislature. This interview was conducted in 1982 for the Texas Political History Oral History Project.
- Oral History Interview with Marvin Robinson, May 25, 1982
- Interview with Marvin Robinson, 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. Robinson 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 Marvin Robinson, May 25, 1982
- Interview with Marvin Robinson, a veteran of the United States Marines from Handley, Texas. Robinson discusses his experiences as a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese during World War II after his cruiser, the USS Houston, was sunk off the coast of Java in the Sunda Strait in 1942.
- Oral History Interview with Wayne Martin, June 25, 1984
- Interview with Navy veteran Wayne Martin. The interview includes Martin's personal experiences while aboard the battleship USS Maryland during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 4, 1941.
- Oral History Interview with William Tucker, September 25, 1985
- Interview with William Tucker, a business executive from Boston, regarding his experiences working for Caltex Petroleum Corporation, their refinery construction and expansion during World War II and after the war, the oil industry, and Caltex in India, Australia, Germany, Japan, Korea, and South Africa.
- Oral History Interview with David Bedell, April 25, 1986
- Interview with Army veteran David Bedell. The interview includes Bedell's personal experiences at Hickam Field with the 443rd Signal Battalion during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
- Oral History Interview with Edward Jones, April 25, 1986
- Interview with Navy veteran Edward Jones. The interview includes Jones' personal experiences while aboard the battleship USS California during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. The interview includes an appendix with a letter written by Jones.
- Oral History Interview with Thomas Stockett, April 25, 1986
- Interview with Thomas Stockett, a United States Navy veteran from California, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while aboard the destroyer USS Dale.
- Oral History Interview with Billie Mohair, February 25, 1988
- Interview with librarian Billie Mohair from Denton, Texas. In the interview, Mohair discusses her experiences concerning the activities of the Denton Christian Women's Inter-Racial Fellowship during the 1960s and 1970s. She also comments on coping with segregation in Denton, street paving in the African-American section of Denton, the desegregation of North Texas State College, her college experiences, her decision to join the Fellowship, and the demise of the Fellowship.
- 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 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 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 Dick Hooper, May 25, 1992
- Interview with Dick Hooper, veteran army nurse from Mount Zion, Illinois. The interview recounts his experiences as a nurse and anesthetist in Vietnam, 1969-70. His civilian and military educations are covered, as well as his experiences with the 18th Surgical Hospital at Camp Evans, Quang Tri City, battle casualties, social life, and relations with the Vietnamese. Also included are his personal thoughts about U.S. involvement in Vietnam.
- Oral History Interview with Adolph C. Allen, February 25, 1993
- Interview with Adolph Allen from Colfax, Louisiana concerning his experiences while employed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) during the Great Depression as well as his childhood and experiences leading up to joining the CCC. Allen worked at a camp in New Augusta, Mississippi (Company 5415).
- Oral History Interview with Albert B. Grubbs, February 25,1993
- Interview with Albert Grubbs, Jr. from Dawson, Texas concerning his experiences while employed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) during the Great Depression as well as his childhood and his experiences leading up to joining the CCC. Grubbs worked at camps in Lubbock, Texas (Company 3820) and Carlsbad, New Mexico.
- Oral History Interview with Steve Wingo, February 25, 1993
- Interview with Steve Wingo from Weatherford, Texas concerning his experiences while employed by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression. Wingo worked at camps in Fort Worth, Texas (Company 1816) and Lubbock, Texas (Company 3820).
- Oral History Interview with Willard B. Naughton, February 25, 1993
- Interview with Willard B. Naughton concerning his experiences while employed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) during the Great Depression. Naughton worked at a camp in Council Grove, Kansas (Company 4703). This interview covers his childhood, his experiences in the Great Depression, his experiences as a hospital orderly in the CCC, and his biggest takeaways from working in the CCC.
- Oral History Interview with Lee B. Soucy, April 25, 1994
- Interview with Lee Soucy, a Navy veteran, concerning his experiences aboard the target battleship USS Utah during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
- Oral History Interview with John A. McVean, October 25, 1995
- Transcript of an interview with John McVean, a Marine Corps veteran, concerning his experiences aboard the battleship USS West Virginia during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
- Oral History Interview with John W. Evans, February 25, 1998
- Transcript of an interview with John W. Evans, a Navy veteran, concerning his experiences while aboard the battleship USS Arizona during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
- Oral History Interview with Pat N. McLeod, February 25, 1998
- Interview with college professor Pat N. McLeod from Denton, Texas. In the interview, McLeod discusses his experiences concerning the desegregation of the North Texas State College in the mid-1950's. He describes what growing up was like in a racist community, and includes stories of his African-American friend, Jesse Fischer. McLeod also comments about the role of the President of North Texas State College, James Carl Matthews.
- Oral History Interview with Howard Charles, March 25, 1998
- Interview with Howard Charles, a Marine WWII veteran and POW from Partridge, Kansas. Charles discusses growing up in the Great Depression; joining the Marine Corps and training; assignment to the USS Houston (CA-30) at Manila as a heavy machine gunner and events before the war; the Battle of Sunda Strait and sinking of the Houston; capture by the Japanese and being held at Serang, Java; experiences in internment and forced labor at Bicycle Camp in Batavia, Changi Camp in Singapore, various camps along the Burma Railway, and Saigon; liberation; psychological treatment, trauma, and adjusting to civilian life. In appendix is a letter written by Charles to Marcello including additional information for the interview.
- Oral History Interview with Dave C. Sanford, February 25, 1999
- Interview with Dave C. Sanford, a Army WWII veteran from Carter, South Dakota, who served as a mortarman in the 37th Infantry Division. Sanford discusses growing up, his experiences in the Great Depression, being drafted and training, the New Georgia, Guadalcanal, Bougainville, and Philippine campaigns, being wounded and discharged, and life afterwards.
- Oral History Interview with Janet Blair, June 25, 2001
- Interview with homemaker Janet Blair. The interview includes Blair's personal experiences about being a Red Cross volunteer in the European Theater during World War II, education in Europe, working with "Bundles for Britain," various assignments, rationing and air raids in England, D-Day, and serving troops during the Battle of the Bulge. Additionally, Blair talks about her patriotic motivation, her decision to join the Red Cross, her selection as a clubmobiler, the formation of a lifelong friendship with Diana Marvin and Peggy Bell, the use of Greenliners, relationships between Red Cross women and U.S. military personnel, leave time in Paris, living conditions of France, looting, and the end of the war and her return to the States.
- Oral History Interview with Douglas R. Crawford, February 25, 2004
- Interview with Air Force veteran Douglas R. "Roy" Crawford. The interview includes Crawford's personal experiences about early family life, joining the U.S. Army Air Forces, training as a bulldozer operator, removing radioactive debris from Hiroshima, training as a radar operator at Edwards Air Force Base, California, and working as the radar tracker when Major Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier in the Bell X-1 on October 19, 1947. Additionally, Crawford talks about his assignments to Clark Air Force Base, Philippines, and Korea, as a forward air observer, his role as an airborne radar operator during the Bay of Pigs invasion and the Cuban Missile Crisis, his various activities with the NASA Space Program, and clandestine missions with the CIA and Air America over Cambodia during the Vietnam War.
- Oral History Interview with Norman Mailer, August 25, 2004
- Interview with Norman Mailer, novelist and Army veteran. The interview includes Mailer's personal experiences about World War II in the Philippines, Army life, jungle patrols, and the Japanese surrender in Tokyo Bay. Mailer talks about the role of his wartime experiences in his novel, The Naked and the Dead.
- Oral History Interview with Wendolyn Stroud, February 25, 2010
- Interview with Wendoyln Stroud, a longtime resident of Weatherford, Texas. Stroud discusses her family background, growing up, her own family, presidents, the civil rights movement, and thoughts on living in Weatherford.
- Oral History Interview with Mae Cora Peterson, July 25, 2012
- Interview with South Carolina-born African American resident of Fort Worth, Texas, Mae Cora Peterson, a non-profit administrator and educator. The interview includes Peterson's personal experiences of childhood on the South Carolina State College campus in Orangeburg, South Carolina, life under the Jim Crow laws, working at Border Mission, her move to and impressions of Fort Worth under Jim Crow laws, graduate school at the University of Michigan, and colorism. Peterson talks about her husband's job at Maxwell Steel in Fort Worth, taking a cruise to Havana, Cuba, on a Jim Crow passenger ship, other blacks' disbelief of privileged childhood and insulation from the full effects of segregation, education jobs at various colleges, working as Executive Secretary for the Fort Worth YWCA, and working as the dean of girls for Fort Worth ISD. Additionally, Peterson gives details on segregated Fort Worth high schools and desegregation, and her trip to London and Paris with her daughter. The interview includes an appendix with letters, contracts, job registration forms, yearbook excerpts, and an article about Mae Cora Peterson.
- Oral History Interview with Betty Kimble, April 25, 2013
- Interview with Betty Kimble, an employee of Texas Instruments and community activist from Denton, Texas. Kimble discusses her education and family, growing up in Denton, the relocation of Quakertown and the development of new black neighborhoods, changing demographics and current issues, and community action in Southeast Denton. In appendix is a photo of the Denton County Courthouse, the Confederate Memorial, and a picture of students and teachers at the Fred Moore School in the 1930s or 40s, as identified in the interview by Mrs. Kimble.
- Oral History Interview with Claudia Bevill, May 25, 2013
- Audio log for a recording of an interview with flight attendant, Claudia Bevill. In the interview she discusses her career as a flight attendant of Braniff International Airways and the bankruptcy of Braniff on May 12, 1982. Appendix includes photos and a document titled "Braniff - My Coming of Age" written by Bevill.
- Oral History Interview with Eileen Russell, May 25, 2013
- Audio log for a recording of an interview with Eileen Russell, assistant manager of flight attendants for Braniff International Airways, conducted for the Flying Voices oral history project. In the interview Russell discusses flight attendant training, her experiences as a flight attendant, getting married and leaving Braniff, returning to Braniff during the leadership transition to Harding Lawrence, and how the overall experience working for Braniff defined her as a person.
- Oral History Interview with Marilyn Bowling, May 25, 2013
- Audio log for a recording of an interview with Marilyn Bowling, former reservationist for Braniff International Airways, concerning her career in the airline industry. This interview was conducted as part of the Flying Voices oral history project.
- Oral History Interview with Eva McMillan, April 25, 2014
- Interview with Eva McMillan, a civil rights activist from Tennessee. McMillan discusses growing up in the segregated South, her family, early involvement in civil rights, experiences of racism and discrimination, her son Ernie's establishing a chapter of the SNCC at UT Arlington, Ernie's arrests and imprisonment, founding various advocacy and activism groups in Dallas, milestones and tragedies of the Civil Rights Movement, conflict with the police and the decline of the SNCC, and reflections on her work. In appendix are photos of McMillan and Dallas-area civil rights activists, a flier, and newspaper clippings.
- Oral History Interview with Raúl Durán, April 25, 2014
- Interview with Raúl Durán, an employee of Catholic Charities from Fort Worth, Texas. Durán discusses his upbringing and education, neighborhoods, relations between Hispanic, Anglo, and Black people in Fort Worth, segregation, discrimination, work with the League of United Latin American Citizens, work and discriminatory practice at Fort Worth ISD, John Howard Griffin, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and continued struggles for Fort Worth Mexicanos.
- Oral History Interview with Gail Laszlo, May 25, 2014
- Audio log for a recording of an interview with Gail Laszlo, former flight attendant for Braniff International Airways, conducted for the Flying Voices oral history project. In the interview Laszlo talks about her experiences as a flight attendant, personal reflections on Braniff's impact and being part of the Braniff family, decision to quit in 1970 and the airlines bankruptcy in 1982.
- Oral History Interview with Mary Dickinson, June 25, 2019
- Transcript of an interview with designer Mary Dickinson discussing her education and influences that caused her to get involved with sustainable design projects, particularly around sourcing non-toxic materials and complying with LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards.