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Oral History Interview with Oh. H. "Ike" Harris, November 27, 1978

Description: Interview with Senator O. H. "Ike" Harris, a Republican member of the Texas Senate from Dallas, concerning his experiences while attending the second special session of the 65th Texas Legislature. Senator Harris discusses tax relief, other legislators at the session, the Peveto Bill, and Governor Briscoe's influence.
Date: November 27, 1978
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Harris, Ike, 1932-
Partner: UNT Oral History Program
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Oral History Interview with John Lowe, Jr., August 7, 1978

Description: Interview with John Lowe Jr., a Navy WWII veteran from Dallas, Texas. Lowe discusses his experiences aboard the USS Neosho during the attack on Pearl Harbor, including training through the V-6 Naval Reserve Program, assignment to the Neosho, life and work aboard the ship, encountering possible Japanese submarines before the attack, being wounded during the attack and evacuated, recovery, and service afterwards.
Date: August 7, 1978
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Lowe, John, Jr.
Partner: UNT Oral History Program
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