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1. Aalund, Niels (51:01)

Aalund, Niels
Date:
2006-08-09
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Niels Aalund conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Niels Aalund is a native Houstonian. He graduated from the University of Houston and worked in ...

2. Abdullah, Zaffar (45:31)

Abdullah, Zaffar
Date:
2007-01-21
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Zaffar Abdullah conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Interviewer: Uzma Quaraishi.

3. Abu-Rish, Wagih (1:42:00)

Abu-Rish, Wagih
Date:
2013-02-19
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Wagih Abu-Rish conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Wagih Abu-Rish was born in Al-Eizariyah, or Bethany, Palestine in 1942. He left with his sib...

4. Abusharekh, Khalil (1:25:00)

Abusharekh, Khalil
Date:
2011-11-14
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Khalil Abusharekh conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Born in a refugee camp, Khalil Abusharekh spent over twenty years living in Gaza City. In ...

5. Adickes, David (42:43)

Adickes, David
Date:
2004-10-19
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with David Adickes conducted as part of the Houston History Project. David Adickes is a Houston artist who was born in Huntsville, Texas on January 19, 1927. In Wo...

6. Ainger, Ralph (1:10:56)

Ainger, Ralph
Date:
2002-11-22
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Ralph Ainger conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Mr. Ralph Ainger grew up on Long Island, NY. A marine biologist by training, he was hired in 1...

7. Ajgaonkar, Vijaya and Ajgaonkar, A. S. "Praful" (1:39:00)

Ajgaonkar, Vijaya and Ajgaonkar, A. S. "Praful"
Date:
2011-09-05
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This interview includes several exchanges in Urdu/Hindi since Mrs. Ajgaonkar’s first language is Marathi. All such passages have been translated into English. The Ajgaonkars are from Mumbai, India....

8. Albert, Vernon (1:13:22)

Albert, Vernon
Date:
2002-11-07
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Vernon Albert conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Mr. Vernon Albert was born in Pennsylvania and grew up an "Army brat." He studied business at ...

9. Alvarez, Gloria (43:23)

Alvarez, Gloria
Date:
2006-08-08
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Gloria Alvarez conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Interviewer: Ernesto Valdés.

10. Anand, Pradeep (2:16:00)

Anand, Pradeep
Date:
2011-06-20
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Pradeep Anand conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Pradeep Anand came to Houston from Bombay in 1978. Born in 1950, his grandparents and ancestor...

11. Anderson, La Nell (1:07:55)

Anderson, La Nell
Date:
2006-07-31
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with La Nell Anderson conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Interviewer: Carla Curtis.

12. Anderson, Pokey (1:39:04)

Anderson, Pokey
Date:
2006-07-25
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Pokey Anderson conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Interviewer: Erin Graham.

13. Andrews, Richard and Gor, Beverly (23:38)

Andrews, Richard and Gor, Beverly
Date:
2012-10-23
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Richard Andrews and Beverly Gor conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Dr. Richard Andrews spoke about his background and experience with public he...

14. Andrus, Nedra (45:54)

Andrus, Nedra
Date:
2003-06-11
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Nedra Andrus conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Nedra Andrus is the wife of Lafayette realtor Dwight Andrus. She was born in Merryville, but li...

15. Applebaum, Bruce S. (1:18:07)

Applebaum, Bruce S.
Date:
2002-11-12
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Bruce S. Applebaum conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Bruce Applebaum retired from Texaco following its merger with Chevron. He had been vice ...

16. Arellano, Dario (1:23:00)

Arellano, Dario
Date:
2009-08-11
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Dario Arellano conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Dario Arellano was born in Pasadena, TX and raised in Houston. He is a veteran of the Korean...

17. Attwell, Ernie (1:23:09)

Attwell, Ernie
Date:
2004-11-12
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Ernie Attwell conducted as part of the Houston History Project. During my (Dorothee Sauter) visit Mr. Attwell started to talk easily and introduced me to some...

18. Aucoin, Leonard (1:58:17)

Aucoin, Leonard
Date:
2004-06-02
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Leonard Aucoin conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Leonard Aucoin was born in Little Bayou Long, Louisiana in 1927 as the son of a fisherman / s...

19. Azios, Arnulfo D. (1:51:57)

Azios, Arnulfo D.
Date:
2007-09-06
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with A. D. Azios conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Judge Azios is a native of Laredo, Texas. This interview traces his life from Laredo, to the Uni...

20. Bacon, Robert (2:51:12)

Bacon, Robert
Date:
2007-03-28/2007-04-03
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Robert Bacon conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Interviewer: Kathleen A. Brosnan.

21. Baker, Jim (2:13:52)

Baker, Jim
Date:
2006-06-06
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Jim Baker conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Jim Baker is a retired Houston port captain for Lykes Brothers. A native of West Virginia, Baker i...

22. Baker, Larry (2:02:46)

Baker, Larry
Date:
2009-08-19
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
Interviewer: Jason P. Theriot.

23. Bala, Prabha (1:13:35)

Bala, Prabha
Date:
2007-07-11
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Prabha Bala conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Interviewer: Uzma Quaraishi.

24. Bankston, Gene (59:44)

Bankston, Gene
Date:
1999-12-03
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Gene Bankston conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Gene Bankston grew up in Southeast Oklahoma. After serving in World War II as a B-17 gunner he...

25. Bansal, Virinder (1:34:00)

Bansal, Virinder
Date:
2011-08-28
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Virinder Bansal conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Hailing from Punjab, Virinder Bansal came to New York in 1970. An engineer by training, Mr. ...

26. Barnetche, Alfonso (1:45:43)

Barnetche, Alfonso
Date:
2001-10-06/2002-03-04
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Alfonso Barnetche conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Interviewer: Tyler Priest.

27. Bassett, Aubrey (2:02:33)

Bassett, Aubrey
Date:
2003-01-16
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Aubrey Bassett conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Interviewer: Tyler Priest.

28. Bauer, Robert "Bob" F. (50:42)

Bauer, Robert "Bob" F.
Date:
1999-10-02
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Robert "Bob" F. Bauer conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Interviewer: Tyler Priest.

29. Baugh, Benton (45:49)

Baugh, Benton
Date:
2009-09-22
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
Benton Baugh was born and raised in Houston, where he decided he wanted to be an engineer. After graduating from the University of Houston, Baugh nearly went to work for NASA in 1965, but delays in...

30. Becton, Julius (1:17:58)

Becton, Julius
Date:
2007-07-31
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Julius Becton conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Interviewer: Isaac Hampton II.

31. Bell, Deborah (1:41:20)

Bell, Deborah
Date:
2010-07-29
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This interview with Deborah Bell, a longtime feminist and GLBT activist, highlights these two movements in Texas as part of a broader Civil Rights movement. She recounts the context in which she gr...

32. Bendiksen, Kjell (46:22)

Bendiksen, Kjell
Date:
2012-09-22
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
Interviewer: Tyler Priest.

33. Berard, Dailey (1:03:19)

Berard, Dailey
Date:
2007-01-13
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Dailey Berard conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Berard has been involved in the oil and gas industry for 50 years, working for and owning seve...

34. Berges, Larry (43:46)

Berges, Larry
Date:
2006-12-18
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Larry Berges conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Larry Berges is a partner of Regional Fabricators at the Port of Iberia. His father was involve...

35. Berlin, Paul (1:07:00)

Berlin, Paul
Date:
2013-05-14
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Paul Berlin conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Radio personality Paul Berlin discusses his broadcasting career from his high school days in Mem...

36. Berry, James (1:02:39)

Berry, James
Date:
2007-06-27
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with James Berry conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Interviewer: Isaac Hampton II.

37. Beskid, Craig (1:10:07)

Beskid, Craig
Date:
2006-08-02
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Craig Beskid conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Interviewer: Carla Curtis.

38. Bettis, Allen (53:17)

Bettis, Allen
Date:
2009-06-22
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Allen Bettis conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Allen Bettis is an archaeologist working for the Texas Department of Transportation. Whenever m...

39. Bhatia, Champa (37:59)

Bhatia, Champa
Date:
2007-06-27
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Champa Bhatia conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Interviewer: Uzma Quaraishi.

40. Bhuchar, Vijay (1:20:00)

Bhuchar, Vijay
Date:
2011-09-21
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Vijay Bhuchar conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Vijay Bhuchar moved to Houston from New Orleans and Delhi in 1975. She enjoyed a multi-sites c...

41. Bibe, James (59:44)

Bibe, James
Date:
2003-05-27
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with James Bibe conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Mr. James Bibe graduated from University of Tennessee with a degree in Geology in 1950, and immed...

42. Birdwell, Yolanda (1:30:12)

Birdwell, Yolanda
Date:
2007-05-04
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Yolanda Birdwell conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Interviewer: Ernesto Valdés.

43. Bittles, Bill (1:31:30)

Bittles, Bill
Date:
1999-02-23
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Bill Bittles conducted as part of the Houston History Project.

44. Black, Yolanda Navarro (1:42:10)

Black, Yolanda Navarro
Date:
2006-03-28/2010-11-15
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Yolanda Navarro Black conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Since the 1960s Yolanda Navarro Black has been a long time social and political activi...

45. Blackburn, Charlie (2:21:39)

Blackburn, Charlie
Date:
1999-09-23
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Charlie Blackburn conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Mr. Charlie Blackburn had a long career with Shell beginning in 1952 after he graduated fr...

46. Blackstone, Margaret (37:28)

Blackstone, Margaret
Date:
2006-02-27
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Margaret Blackstone conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Interviewer: Leigh Cutler.

47. Blum, Ann (1:21:41)

Blum, Ann
Date:
2004-10-26
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Ann Blum conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Interviewer: Shannon Sheena.

48. Blum, Morris (33:23)

Blum, Morris
Date:
2004-11-18
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Morris Blum conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Interviewer: Shannon Sheena.

49. Bombaywala, Ghulam (1:02:42)

Bombaywala, Ghulam
Date:
2007-07-19
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Ghulam Bombaywala conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Interviewer: Uzma Quaraishi.

50. Bookout, John (4:10:49)

Bookout, John
Date:
1998-07-16/1998-12-18
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with John Bookout conducted as part of the Houston History Project. John Bookout had a tremendously successful career with Shell Oil Company. After serving in Wor...

51. Bougeois, Bob (56:44)

Bougeois, Bob
Date:
2002-08-09
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Bob Bougeois conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Bob Bougeois was born in Raceland, LA in 1934, he had four brothers. He studied physical educat...

52. Brailsford, Martin (1:31:36)

Brailsford, Martin
Date:
2007-06-28
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Martin Brailsford conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Interviewer: Isaac Hampton II.

53. Brandt, Ivar (37:12)

Brandt, Ivar
Date:
2012-09-22
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
Interviewer: Tyler Priest.

54. Brasted, Lee (1:33:54)

Brasted, Lee
Date:
1997-12-19
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Lee Brasted conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Mr. Lee Brasted went got his B.S. in Civil Engineering from Bucknell University in 1964. He joi...

55. Braziel Allen, Pamela and Braziel, Ruby Lee (1:39:00)

Braziel Allen, Pamela and Braziel, Ruby Lee
Date:
2013-03-25
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Pamela Braziel Allen and Ruby Lee Braziel conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Pamela Braziel Allen, daughter of Overseer Ruby Lee Braziel, talks...

56. Breaux, Royce and Breaux, Roy, Jr. (52:21)

Breaux, Royce and Breaux, Roy, Jr.
Date:
1997-03-15
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Royce Breaux and Roy Breaux, Jr. conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Royce Breaux is the chairman of Breauxs Baycraft, Inc. and Roy Breaux Jr. i...

57. Breaux, Vance (1:18:53)

Breaux, Vance
Date:
2007-03-15
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Vance Breaux conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Vance Breaux is president and part-owner of Breaux Brother's Enterprise. He and his brother, Wa...

58. Briggs, Ronald (1:02:04)

Briggs, Ronald
Date:
2007-02-16
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Ronald Briggs conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Interviewer: Isaac Hampton II.

59. Broman, Bill (1:27:15)

Broman, Bill
Date:
1999-12-15
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Bill Broman conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Mr. Bill Broman got his B.S. and M.S. from Michigan Technological University. He joined Shell D...

60. Brown, Arnold (1:20:09)

Brown, Arnold
Date:
2006-01-31
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Arnold Brown conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Interviewer: Leigh Cutler.

61. Brown, Hazel Jewel (56:15)

Brown, Hazel Jewel
Date:
2013-02-22
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Hazel Jewel Brown conducted as part of the Houston History Project. In this interview Brown discusses what it was like growing up in the Third Ward, going to ...

62. Brown, Robert (R.J.) (1:12:00)

Brown, Robert (R.J.)
Date:
2009-01-10
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
Robert J. Brown found his first job in the petroleum industry in 1950, working as the tail chainman on a Tennessee Gas pipeline survey crew. His tenure with Tenneco took him between sites in New En...

63. Bryant, Monica (52:20)

Bryant, Monica
Date:
2008-06-16
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Monica Bryant conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Interviewer: Anna Burke.

64. Burney, Zinetta (2:39:14)

Burney, Zinetta
Date:
2006-07-14
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Zinetta Burney conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Interviewer: Jon R. Wilson.

65. Burton, Curtis (51:14)

Burton, Curtis
Date:
2010-09-25
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
Curtis Burton grew up in both Mississippi and India, and graduated from the University of Texas in 1979 with a degree in engineering. Burton took on with Otis Engineering, and was able to work on t...

66. Bush, Madgelean (41:37)

Bush, Madgelean
Date:
2006-02-24
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Madgelean Bush conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Interviewer: Leigh Cutler.

67. Calbillo, Carlos (1:48:41)

Calbillo, Carlos
Date:
2006-05-03
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Carlos Calbillo conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Carlos Calbillo was part of the radical movement during the Civil Rights Movement in the 196...

68. Cano, Luis (1:50:05)

Cano, Luis
Date:
2006-03-17
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
Dr. Luis R. Cano reflects on his career as a teacher and an activist in Houston. Dr. Cano started a school funded by grants. With only $35,000 he employed two others, and taught drop outs from HISD...

69. Capiello, Dina (1:09:19)

Capiello, Dina
Date:
2006-08-03
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Dina Capiello conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Interviewer: Carla Curtis.

70. Caram, Dorothy (2:33:26)

Caram, Dorothy
Date:
2004-11-04/2010-07-01
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Dorothy Caram conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Dr. Dorothy Caram is an educator and community activist in the Mexican American community of H...

71. Caraway, Nellie M. (18:09)

Caraway, Nellie M.
Date:
2011-04-30
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Nellie M. Caraway conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Ms. Nellie Caraway was born in Beaumont, Texas but has been a long-time resident of Housto...

72. Caraway, Newsom (1:58:38)

Caraway, Newsom
Date:
2009-06-25
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
Interviewer: Jason P. Theriot.

73. Carter, John (34:36)

Carter, John
Date:
2011-09-24
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
John Carter’s father worked for a quarter of a century as a production manager for Burma Oil, and his son followed him into the oil business. Living in Glasgow, Scotland, Carter studied mechanical ...

74. Case, Reverend Lowell (1:00:00)

Case, Reverend Lowell
Date:
2008-05-06
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Reverend Lowell Case conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Reverend Lowell Case is one of thirteen siblings born in a historically agricultural ar...

75. Chargois, J.C. (52:42)

Chargois, J.C.
Date:
2003-05-02
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with J.C. Chargois conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Mr. J. C. Chargois was born in 1924 in Lafayette and was the third child of Kezz and Louise Ch...

76. Cheatham, James A. (59:04)

Cheatham, James A.
Date:
2007-06-25
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with James Cheatham conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Interviewer: Isaac Hampton II.

77. Cheramie, Depp (1:40:00)

Cheramie, Depp
Date:
2009-07-22
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
Depp Cheramie went to work for Texaco in his native Louisiana in 1971, when he was 19 years old. After a decade with the firm, Cheramie moved on to Shell Oil in 1982, working as a senior operator o...

78. Chevalier, Keli (1:00:00)

Chevalier, Keli
Date:
2014-01-27
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Keli Chevalier conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Major Keli Chevalier, the founder of the nonprofit Trauma to Triumph, discusses how she came ...

79. Chew, Suzanne (38:44)

Chew, Suzanne
Date:
2015-03-08
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
Vietnam War immigrant Suzanne Chew briefly describes her passage from Vietnam to the United States, the traditions she has kept from her homeland, and America’s influence on her and her family. She...

80. Christ, Robert (1:11:00)

Christ, Robert
Date:
2008-08-21
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
Rob Christ attended Louisiana Tech University and emerged with dual degrees in aviation and accounting. After a stint as a CPA, Christ joined up with the work of his father, C.J. Christ, in the sub...

81. Clark, Robey (4:58:40)

Clark, Robey
Date:
2003-06-25
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Robey Clark conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Robey Clark went to LSU in 1939 and joined the Navy before graduation. However, they still gave ...

82. Clayton Garwood, Susan (37:34)

Clayton Garwood, Susan
Date:
2013-03-15
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Susan Clayton Garwood conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Susan Clayton Garwood, the great-granddaughter of Houston cotton magnate, William Lock...

83. Cloyd, Marshall (54:57)

Cloyd, Marshall
Date:
2010-09-25
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
Marshall Cloyd studied engineering at both Berkeley and Southern Methodist University before finishing a master’s at Stanford and Harvard Business School. In 1959, Cloyd began working in Mississipp...

84. Collins, Mike (2:16:00)

Collins, Mike
Date:
2009-08-10
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Mike Collins conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Mike Collins is one of the very old hands at archaeology here in Texas. His specialty is lithic...

85. Collipp, Bruce (2:07:55)

Collipp, Bruce
Date:
1998-10-17
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Bruce Collipp conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Bruce Collipp graduated from MIT in 1953 with a masters degree. He started at Shell in 1954....

86. Cook, Alison (1:03:00)

Cook, Alison
Date:
2010-10-23
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Alison Cook conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Alison Cook is the restaurant critic for the Houston Chronicle. She has been an active member of...

87. Cooper, Tim (48:27)

Cooper, Tim
Date:
2009-07-30
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Tim Cooper conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Tim Cooper defined the damage done to the Anahuac Wildlife refuge. His commitment to the area and...

88. Cotham, Edward T. (42:05)

Cotham, Edward T.
Date:
2014-04-21
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Edward T. Cotham conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Civil War historian Edward Cotham discusses the personal and military history of Confederat...

89. Couch, Rosalyn and Lower, Susie (46:41)

Couch, Rosalyn and Lower, Susie
Date:
2009-02-04
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Susie Lower and Rosalynd Couch conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Interviewer: Ernesto Valdés.

90. Craig, William (46:41)

Craig, William
Date:
2002-07-24
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with William Craig conducted as part of the Houston History Project. William Craig earned a bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering at Louisiana State Universit...

91. Creswell, Tim (18:56)

Creswell, Tim
Date:
2005-08-05/2008-08-08
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Tim Creswell conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Tim Creswell responded to the article in the Baton Rouge Advocate. Born and raised in Abbeville...

92. Crooke, Curtis R. (1:05:12)

Crooke, Curtis R.
Date:
2001-10-06
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Curtis R. Crooke conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Interviewer: Tyler Priest.

93. Curole, Windell (1:16:00)

Curole, Windell
Date:
2009-07-22
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
Born in Cut Off in 1951, Windell Curole is presently director of the South Lafourche Levee District, where he started in 1980. He was trained as a marine biologist. His father was a shrimper and ro...

94. Curtis, Lawrence B. (56:55)

Curtis, Lawrence B.
Date:
2009-01-21/2010-03-04
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
Lawrence B. “Buck” Curtis graduated from the Colorado School of Mines in 1949 and promptly went to work for Conoco in its Wyoming oil fields. Curtis soon wound up leading a burgeoning engineering g...

95. Danenberger, Elmer (53:51)

Danenberger, Elmer
Date:
2009-10-10
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
Elmer “Bud” Danenberger III has a long and distinguished career as an offshore oil and gas expert in the U.S. Department of the Interior. Trained as an engineer at Pennsylvania State University, Da...

96. Danos, Jim and Danos, Todd (1:24:12)

Danos, Jim and Danos, Todd
Date:
2007-01-11
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Jim Danos and Todd Danos conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Jim Danos grew up on a farm in southeast Louisiana on Bayou Lafourche. He got invol...

97. Davis, Algenita (2:14:20)

Davis, Algenita
Date:
2006-07-19
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Algenita Davis conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Interviewer: Jon R. Wilson.

98. Day, Jamison M. (1:48:44)

Day, Jamison M.
Date:
2006-06-20
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Jamison M. Day conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Dr. Jamison M. Day was interviewed on June 20, 2006 at his office in Melcher Hall, Room 290B,...

99. De Gravelle, Charles (56:41)

De Gravelle, Charles
Date:
2002-07-26/2002-12-02
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Charles De Gravelle conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Mr. Charles de Gravelle was born in Thibodaux, LA. His father was a doctor and graduated...

100. De Vries, Douwe (42:54)

De Vries, Douwe
Date:
2000-09-30
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Douwe De Vries conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Interviewer: Tyler Priest.