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Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Doris Foreman conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Doris Foreman migrated to Houston in 1965. She was born in Bryan, Texas. At the age of 16 Dori...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Mark Foret conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Mark Foret is yard supervisor for Chet Morrison Contractors (CMC) fabrication division in Houma, ...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Mike Forrest conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Mike Forrest got his B.S. in geological engineering from St. Louis University and joined Shell ...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Robert Fournet conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Robert Fournet graduated in 1952 from Southwestern Louisiana Institute with a degree in geolo...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Steven Fox conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Stephen Fox is an architectural historian at Rice University, he discusses prominent Jewish archi...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Angel Z. Fraga conducted as part of the Houston History Project. The Felix Fraga Sr. came to Houston over a century ago. His six sons, known as the “Fraga Six...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Felix Fraga conducted as part of the Houston History Project. This interview with Felix Fraga starts with the story of Felix Fraga Sr. coming from Mexico to t...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Felix Fraga conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Felix Fraga was born in the Second Ward of Houston. This interview reveals his life in the barri...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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Frank Frankhouser attended Lehigh University, where he earned a degree in civil engineering before serving as a company officer in the U.S. Army in the Korean War. Come peacetime, Frankhouser sign...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with W.D. Frazell conducted as part of the Houston History Project. W.D. Frazell was born in 1913 in Resell, Texas, a small town near Waco. He received a BS degree...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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Wagner Freire was born and raised in Brazil, where he completed five years of civil and nuclear engineering education in 1957. After graduation, Freire quickly joined up with Petrobras, the country...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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Dick Frisbie was born in California but grew up in South Africa. He attended Virginia Tech, gaining a degree in mechanical engineering before working for Pratt & Whitney for three years. After seve...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Logan Fromenthal conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Logan Fromenthal was from Morgan City. He went to the University of South Louisiana in Laf...
Radio spots promoting the April 18-23, 1955 University of Houston’s Frontier Fiesta. Part 1, “Popular”: 1. Mayor Roy Hofheinz -- 2. Sheriff Buster Kern -- 3. Chief Jack Heard -- 4. Bill Roberts --...
Radio spots promoting the April 16-21, 1956 University of Houston’s Frontier Fiesta. Part 1: 1. :23 Richard Widmark -- 2. :22 Richard Widmark -- 3. :23 Bill Roberts --4. :22 Bill Roberts -- 5. :28 ...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Daniel Galván conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Daniel Galván was born in 1937 in rural central Mexico, losing his mother at the age of five....
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Ray Galvin conducted as part of the Houston History Project. A native of Cisco, TX, Ray Galvin graduated in 1953 from Texas A&M University and joined Gulf Oil...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Ben Garacci conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Originally from Franklin, Ben Garacci first forayed in the oilfield as a roughneck with Humble O...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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Since graduating from South Texas College of Law, Roland Garcia has practiced law and discusses the evolution of his career from his first job at Vinson & Elkins to the formation of Greenburg Traur...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Rogene Gee Calvert and Andrea Caracostis conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Rogene Gee Calvert speaks about her interest in the welfare of the ...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Ron Geer conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Mr. Ron Geer was born in West Palm Beach, FL in 1926 and received his B.S. in mechanical engineerin...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Al George conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Al George was born in 1928 in Alexandria, Louisiana. His father was a railroad man but lost his jo...
Gerald Hines interviewed by Jorge Muñoz, principal partner of Muñoz and Albin Architecture and Planning. Hines discusses his background as an engineer, his career as a developer, his work with le...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Jimmy Giblin conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Jim Giblin, a native of Virginia, lives in Friendswood, TX. He spent more than 40 years in the ...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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Glenn G. Chance was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1930, and enlisted in the Marines when he came of age during the Korean War. He returned in 1951 to work for the Lee C. Moore corporation, manufacturi...
Recording of lecture given by clergyman and peace activist William Sloane Coffin on March 10, 1967, at the annual Humanities Series at SMTI (Southeastern Massachusetts Technological Institute, now ...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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Dan Godfrey moved to New Orleans in 1968 after completing a master’s degree in structural engineering at Washington State University. Godfrey soon signed on with Shell Oil. Some of his early engine...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Robert "Bob" J. Graebner conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Robert Graebner spent nearly all of his career at GSI, where he provided a crucial ...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Shirley L. Granger conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Ms. Shirley Granger was born in Hungerford, Texas in the 1930s. She and her siblings grew...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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John Gregory attended college at Stevens Institute before joining the U.S. Navy. Gregory’s career then took him to Boeing, to work on gas turbines, before working for the Naval Research Lab starti...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Ed Gremillion conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Born in 1930 in Port Arthur, Texas, Ed Gremillion was raised in Sunset, Louisiana. His father ...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with José Guerra conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Mr. Jose Guerra is a local business man, a graduate of Texas A&M University. He is active in the...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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Having lived on N St. Charles for sixty two years, Petra Guillen has seen her neighborhood change through her association with Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. She discusses why and how her family mig...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Nicholas Gutierrez conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Nicholas Gutierrez, son of Buddy Guindon (commercial fisherman and owner of Katie’s Seafo...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Vince Guzzetta conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Vince Guzzetta was born in Berwick, Louisiana in 1936, a small town across the Atchafalaya Ba...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Walter Hansen conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Walter Hansen is in charge of the restoration of the Danish Fishing Boat at Holocaust Museum H...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Carol Hartgen conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Ms. Carol Hartgen received her bachelor's degree from Georgetown University in foreign service...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Len Hartman conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Len Hartman is president of Burton Shipyard in Bridge City, TX. He has been in ship building for...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Harry Hasenpflug conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Mr. Harry Hasenpflug grew up in St. Louis and studied geophysics at St. Louis University, g...
American Institute of Architects. Houston Chapter; Rick, Robert
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Architect Hermon Lloyd discusses his life and career in Houston, TX. Hermon Lloyd interviewed by Robert Rick. Additional keywords: Rice University. School of Architecture, Watkin, William Ward, 188...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Shae Hill conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Shea Hill discusses the current and future goals and happenings of the Heights Woman’s Club in Hou...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Robert Hirsch conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Mr. Robert Hirsch went to Texas College of Mines at Texas Western (later University of Texas a...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Angela Holder conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Houston Community College history professor Angela Holder discusses the Camp Logan Riot of 191...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Herbert Holdridge conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Herb Holdridge grew up in Galveston, Texas, where his father worked at Todd's Shipyard. He...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Edith Nealy Holland conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Bill and Edith Holland are the children of former Yates High School principal William Ho...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Kenneth Houston conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Former NFL player and Hall of Famer, Kenneth Houston discusses many topics from his feelings...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Bob Howard conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Bob Howard graduated from Rice in 1959 with a degree in Mechanical engineering. He began working...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Steve Hoyt conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Steve Hoyt is a maritime Archaeologist with the State of Texas. The focus of this missing Civil W...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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Elmo Hubble grew up in the oilfields of Illinois, and graduated from Oklahoma University in 1958 with a degree in petroleum engineering. Hubble worked for the Federal Power Commission in Washington...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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John Rossman Huff played football at Rice University and Georgia Tech in the 1960s, and he graduated with a degree in civil engineering from the latter. After graduating in 1968, Huff joined the Of...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with B.B. Hughson conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Mr. B.B. Hughson graduated from UC-Berkeley and joined Shell Oil in 1942 as an assistant seismo...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Steve Huttman conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Steve Huttman spent 22 years in the U.S. Coast Guard, serving various capacities in maritime s...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This interview with Rev. Hystad was conducted on August 3, 2006 at his office at the Second Baptist Church, 6400 Woodway Dr, Houston, Texas 77057.
The pastors of the church selected Rev. Hystad to...
Recording of lecture given by theoretical physicist Philip Morrison on December 2, 1966, at the annual Humanities Series at SMTI (Southeastern Massachusetts Technological Institute, now University ...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Bill Jackson conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Bill Jackson is the Houston region sales manager for Gulf Offshore Logistics, a boat owner, ope...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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Lucy Jackson begins with her early education at St. Nicholas School, her family’s background information, and her parent’s decision to send her to Catholic school. Walking every day to mass and the...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Anita Jaisinghani conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Anita Jaisinghani is chef and owner of Indika restaurant, located at 516 Westheimer in Hou...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Maria Jimenez conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Maria Jimenez came to Houston from Mexico with her family in 1957. She recalls growing up in t...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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Maria Jimenez details her family’s history of crossing the Mexican and United States border both legally and illegally for job opportunities, and then her own migration in 1958. She begins with her...
Staub, John F.; American Institute of Architects. Houston Chapter; Rick, Robert
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John Staub discusses with Robert Rick his influences growing up, his architectural practice with a focus on his residential work and select commercial projects. Additional keywords: The Architect...
John Zemanek interviewed by Patrick Peters and Catherine Essinger. Zemanek discusses his background. He mentions his residences at Pierce and Pierce; 1723 Colquitt Street, 1117 Peden Street, and th...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Deloris "Marie" Johnson conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Deloris offered an insight into the class of 1958 at Yates High School. She was a st...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Deloris "Marie" Johnson and Napoleon Johnson conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Deloris Johnson and Napoleon Johnson were classmates at Yates H...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Les "Pe-Te" Johnson conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Born in Grand Taso, near Eunice, Louisiana. Served in the U.S. Air Force during Korean W...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Clyde Johnston conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Clyde Johnston was born in Norplet, Arkansas and his father worked for Texaco for 48 years. ...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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Dwight Johnston grew up in Dallas, Texas, into a family full of engineers. He attended Texas A&M University, and graduated with a degree in civil structural engineering. In 1978 he went to work in ...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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Ollie “Double-O” Jones grew up near Nacogdoches, Texas, where he finished high school in 1949. Soon after graduation, the Tennessee Gas Transmission Co. (Tenneco) came in to survey a pipeline path,...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Aaron Joskowitz conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Aaron Joskowitz is twenty-five years of age. He is the grandson of two Holocaust survivors. ...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Kenneth Kaigler conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Born in 1929 in Weslaco, Texas, Mr. Kenneth Kaigler went into the military service after he ...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Sharad Kavadi and Vasudha Kavadi conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Raised in Puna and Bombay, Sharad and Vasudha Kavadi have lived in Houston ...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Thomas Kelly conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Tom Kelly was a long-time boat builder. He was vice-president of operations at Seward Seacraft ...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Altha Lee Kennedy conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Altha Lee Kennedy is a life-long resident of Lafayette and is the sister of J. C. Chargois...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Wesal Kesbeh conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Wesal Kesbeh was born in Kuwait to Palestinian parents from the West Bank. The family moved to ...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Mazahir Khan conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Born in Rampur, India, Mazahir Khan migrated to Karachi, Pakistan in 1955 where he attended the...
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
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This is an oral history interview with Craig King conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Craig King was born and raised on the Texas City Ship Channel, where his father worked as a welde...