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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. Adams, Don (2:02:00)

Adams, Don
Date:
2016-08-05
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
Nancy Beck Young interviews former Democratic Senator Don Adams about Texas politics during his tenures in the state House and the Senate. He begins his reflections by recalling the Constitutional ...

6. 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...

7. 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...

8. 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....

9. 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 ...

10. Almaguer, David (1:13:00)

Almaguer, David
Date:
2016-02-10
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
HFD EMS Assistant Chief David Almaguer discusses how he became a paramedic, the impact of Life Flight on Houston medicine, his memories of Red Duke, and the role Houston EMS has played in its 45-ye...

11. 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.

12. 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...

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. Anderson, Robert L. (1:11:00)

Anderson, Robert L.
Date:
2009-03-31
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Robert L. Anderson conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Judge Anderson graduated from Yates High School in 1958. Coming from one of Texas' early ...

16. 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...

17. 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...

18. 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 ...

19. 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...

20. 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...

21. 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...

22. 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...

23. 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.

24. Bailey, Rahn (27:21)

Bailey, Rahn
Date:
2006-12-03
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Rahn Bailey conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Interviewer: Timothy O'Brien.

25. 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...

26. 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.

27. 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.

28. Banfield, Edison (37:18)

Banfield, Edison
Date:
2007-07-12
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Edison Banfield conducted as part of the Houston History Project.

29. Banfield, Michael (58:56)

Banfield, Michael
Date:
2007-08-28
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Michael Banfield conducted as part of the Houston History Project.

30. 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...

31. 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. ...

32. Barnes, Michelle (31:34)

Barnes, Michelle
Date:
2010-08-13
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Michelle Barnes conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Michelle Anita Swain Barnes discusses in this interview her activism while a student at the ...

33. 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.

34. 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.

35. 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.

36. 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...

37. 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.

38. 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...

39. 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.

40. 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...

41. 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...

42. 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...

43. 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.

44. 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.

45. 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...

46. 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.

47. 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...

48. 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...

49. 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.

50. 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.