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- Oral History Interview with L. Clifford Davis, April 11, 2014
- Interview with L. Clifford Davis, an attorney known for his work for civil rights from Wilton, Arkansas. Davis discusses growing up in a segregated rural community, his education, time at Philander Smith College, integration in Arkansas, his efforts to gain admission to University of Arkansas Law School, becoming an attorney, reflections on civil rights legislation and its impact, practice in Fort Worth, his decision not to take part in direct action, cases fought, MLK's visit to DFW, supporting housing rights for blacks in Fort Worth, and reflections on inequality, current challenges, and civil responsibility. In appendix is a piece from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram about Davis, and two photographs of him.
- Oral History Interview with Ramon M. Ruiz, September 29, 2012
- Interview with Ramon Ruiz, a civil servant of the Department of Education and advocate for Hispanic education from La Copita, Texas. Ruiz discusses his family history, growing up, school in Kingsville, local relations between Mexicans and white people, high school football, playing for North Texas State, becoming a coach for elementary school, joining the Job Corps, teaching inmates, working with school districts on desegregation in Texas, and work on various federal education programs in Washington with an emphasis on Hispanic communities and cooperation with Mexico. In appendix is a biography of Ruiz and his resumé.
- Oral History Interview with James F. Brede, 2011
- Interview with James F. Brede, dentist and U.S. Army Air Forces veteran. The interview includes his personal experiences in World War II as a B-17 co-pilot with the 8th Air Force in the European Theater, his childhood in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, enlistment in the U.S. Army Air Forces in 1943, preliminary training in Tennessee, Alabama, Missouri, Arkansas, and Texas, his active service with the 379th Bomb Group in Kimbolton, England, combat experience in 35 missions, return to the U.S. and continued military service as a flight instructor in Lakeland, Florida and Wichita Falls, Texas, as well as the return to civilian life, marriage, dental school under the G.I. Bill, reenlistment in the Air Force as a dentist, his deployment to Korea, his discharge from the Air Force, and the establishment of his dental practice and experiences since retirement. The interview includes an appendix with a copy of his book.
- Oral History Interview with William Barsanti, June 26, 2004
- Interview with accountant and Army veteran William Barsanti. The interview includes Barsanti's personal experiences about the European Theater during World War II, his youth in an Italian immigrant family, graduating from high school and enrolling in college, then in the Enlisted Reserve Corps, being inducted into the U.S. Army, basic training, being selected for the Army Specialized Training Program, transferring to the 106th Infantry Division, and his assignment to Cannon Company as a supply sergeant. Barsanti also talks about the living conditions at Stalag XII-A and Stalag II-D, Stargard, Germany, evacuating to Bremervorde, Germany, liberation, and his postwar business career in Europe.
- Oral History Interview with Odis Taylor, October 6, 1995
- Interview with Odis Taylor concerning his experiences before, during, and after his employment in the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression. Taylor worked at camps in Pierce, Idaho (Company 5702) and Emida, Idaho (Company 229).
- Oral History Interview with Jessie Surratt, October 28, 1994
- Interview with Jessie Surratt about her recollections of women's lives in Texarkana, Texas during the Progressive Era. Surratt discusses the business community during her childhood, "Swampoodle" and speakeasies and prostitution, folk medicines, funeral practices, her education, her stay at Fort Worth Masonic Home, memories of her parents, church activities, her mother's membership in Maccabees, gender roles, child-rearing, and holiday customs.
- Oral History Interview with Albirda Briley, April 29 and May 16, 1994
- Interview with Albirda Briley, a nurse, about her experiences as a plant nurse at the Red River Army Depot in Texarkana, Arkansas during World War II and the postwar years. Briley discusses the hiring policies for African Americans, racial problems, industrial accidents and plant medical facilities, social activities, U.S. Congressman Wright Patman's role in her being hired, and the effects of the depot on Texarkana. The Appendix includes a photocopy of a letter to Albirda Briley dated June 13, 1963 [1 p.] and a photocopy of Albirda Briley's grade cards from Texarkana College in Texarakana, Texas [1 p.]
- Oral History Interview with Ildea Cutchall, April 1, 1994
- Interview with Ildea Cutchall about her experiences as an employee of the Lone Star Army Ammunition Plant in Texarkana, Texas during World War II and the postwar years. Cutchall discusses the hiring procedures, the job assignments, safety precautions, social activities, swing shifts, race relations, relationships between the male and female workers, and the social and economic effects of the plant on Texarkana. Appendix includes a photocopy of a certificate from the Lone Star Ordnance Plant to Ildea S. Cutchall for 23 months of service at the plant during World War Two [1 leaf].
- Oral History Interview with Noah Brown, March 31, 1994
- Interview with Noah Brown. The interview includes Brown's personal experiences as an employee of the Red River Arsenal and the Lone Star Ordinance Plant. Brown also talks about union activities, safety procedures, women employees, and work schedules.
- Oral History Interview with Zelle Holman Moore and Marguerite Holman Magee, March 10, 1994
- Interview with Marguerite Magee and Zelle Moore, sisters, about their recollections of life in Texarkana, Texas. Magee and Moore discuss their parents, Junior Service League, family entertainment, women's suffrage and political activities, church activities, the Current Topic Club, the Wednesday Music Club, and women's household chores.
- Oral History Interview with Dorothy Cooley, February 21, 1994
- Interview with Dorothy Cooley about her experiences as an employee of the Red River Army Depot in Texarkana, Arkansas during World War II and the postwar years. Cooley discusses employment procedures, job assignments, swing shift, wartime rationing, safety procedures, housing, social activities, race relations, relationships among male and female employees, and the economic effects on Texarkana.
- Oral History Interview with Elbert Davis, January 23, 1994
- Interview with Elbert Davis concerning his recollections of the Crater of Diamonds and diamond mining in Southwest Arkansas from 1924 to about 1940.
- Oral History Interview with C. C. Carlton, January 19, 1994
- Interview with C. Corky Carlton concerning his experiences as the public relations and advertising person for the Crater of Diamonds in Murfreesboro, Arkansas from 1958 to 1965.
- Oral History Interview with Geralene Young, January 18, 1994
- Interview with Geralene Young about her experiences as an employee of the Red River Army Depot in Texarkana, Arkansas during World War II and the postwar years. Young discusses hiring and promotion practices, relations between male and female workers, social activities, and the social and economic effects of the depot on Texarkana.
- Oral History Interview with John I. Bateman, January 11, 1994
- Interview with John Bateman concerning his recollections of the Crater of Diamonds and diamond mining near Murfreesboro, Arkansas from 1930 to 1950. Appendix includes 2 maps: a "Geologic Map of the Prairie Creek Area of Peridotite in T. 8 S., R. 25 W., 2 1/2 Miles South-Southeast of Murfreesboro, Pike County, Ark." and a map showing the locations of various landmarks in the Crater of Diamonds State Park area.
- Oral History Interview with Willa Mae Bateman, January 11, 1994
- Interview with Willa Mae Bateman concerning her recollections of the Crater of Diamonds and diamond mining growing up in Murfreesboro, Arkansas.
- Oral History Interview with Ann H. Gooch, December 7, 1993
- Transcript of an interview with Ann Gooch about her recollections of Texarkana, Texas from 1925 to 1950. Gooch discusses her mother's occupation, political, and social activities, her relationships with African Americans, her early education, business enterprises, social organizations, and family life.
- Oral History Interview with Chester E. Hudson, October 12, 1993
- Interview with Chester Hudson concerning his experiences before, during, and after his employment in the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression. Hudson worked at camps in Calico Rock, Arkansas (Company 4747); Walcott, Arkansas (Company 3799); and Ozone, Arkansas (Company 1708). Includes an appendix.
- Oral History Interview with Harold L. Branch, July 7, 1993
- Interview with Harold Branch, a diamond expert, concerning his recollections of the Crater of Diamonds and diamond mining near Murfreesboro, Arkansas from 1920 to 1950.
- Oral History Interview with Carlene B. Feild, March 17, 1993
- Interview with Carlene Feild concerning her recollections of the Crater of Diamonds and diamond mining around Murfreesboro, Arkansas.
- Oral History Interview with Margaret Millar Dawson, March 16, 1993
- Interview with Margaret Dawson concerning her recollections of the Crater of Diamonds and diamond mining near Murfreesboro, Arkansas from 1951 to 1962.
- Oral History Interview with Norman F. Williams, March 16, 1993
- Interview with Norman Williams, a geologist, concerning his recollections of the Crater of Diamonds and diamond mining around Murfreesboro, Arkansas, as well as the activities of De Beers.
- 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 E. F. Howard, April 8, 1989
- Interview with E. F. Howard, a Army WWII veteran from Haines, Arkanas, who was present at the attack on Pearl Harbor. Howard discusses entering the service, assignment to Schofield Barracks, the facilities and daily life there, the lead up to war, events of December 7th, 1941, and service, injury, and discharge afterwards.
- Oral History Interview with O. J. Curry, March 29, 1979
- Interview with Dr. O. J. Curry from Santa Anna, Texas, the first dean of the School of Business at NTSU. Curry discusses his family history, childhood, education, becoming a teacher and high school principal, his marriage, getting his doctorate, the Great Depression, his time at the University of Arkansas and other institutions, his work with the petroleum industry during World War II, coming to NTSU, building the School Business, much about his tenure as dean, and his thoughts on business and education.
- Oral History Interview with Charles H. Horner, August 6, 1978
- Interview with Charles H. Horner, a United States Navy veteran from Fayetteville, Arkansas. Horner discusses his recollections aboard the USS Cassin during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
- Oral History Interview with Howard E. Riley, August 6, 1978
- Transcript of an interview with Howard Riley, an Army veteran from Arkansas, concerning his experiences at Fort Shafter with the 64th Coast Artillery during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
- Oral History Interview with B. S. Reddig, August 5, 1978
- Interview with B. S. "Bud" Reddig, a United States Army veteran from Plumerville, Arkansas. Reddig explains his experiences as a member of K Company, 21st Infantry stationed at Schofield Barracks during the Japanese attack there and on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
- Oral History Interview with William O. Good, August 5, 1978
- Interview with William O. Good, United States Army veteran from Riverton, West Virginia. Good describes his recollections as a member of the Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 98th Antiaircraft Regiment stationed at Schofield Barracks during the Japanese attack there and on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
- Oral History Interview with Chester Dellinger, February 4, 1978
- Interview with Chester Dellinger, a Navy WWII veteran from Locksburg, Arkansas. Dellinger discusses his experience aboard the USS Thornton during the attack on Pearl Harbor, including his entry into the service, assignment to the Thornton, life onboard and operations, the morning of the attack, and events during the following night.
- Oral History Interview with Lee E. Johnson, April 21, 1976
- Interview with Lee E. Johnson, a retired educator, concerning his recollections about military life during World War I. Johnson discusses his education; his enlistment in the Texas National Guard; his training at Pecan Gap; Camp Bowie; the formation of the 36th Division; officers training school at Camp Pike, Arkansas; embarkation for France; Saint-Amand and Saint-Nazairre.
- Oral History Interview with Jack B. Scroggs, September 20, 1973
- Interview with Jack Scroggs, a history professor at NTSU and former member of the Civilian Conservation Corps from Little Rock, Arkansas. Before a group of students, Scroggs discusses his time in the CCC in the 1930s, including: his family background and education; the effects of the Depression on his hometown and family; the introduction of New Deal programs; his memory of Fireside Chats; entry into the CCC and orientation; organization in the Corps and its administration by the Army; benefits of the Corps; quality of life in a CCC camp; and the projects worked. Included in appendix is Scrogg's certificate of proficiency for a CCC course in engineering.
- Oral History Interview with Marshall E. Fields, February 13, 1972
- Interview with Marshall Fields, a Marine WWII veteran from Arkansas. Fields discusses his deployment to Wake Island shortly before the war, the Battle of Wake Island, his capture, and his experiences in internment at Woosung, China, and Sapporo, Japan.