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1. 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 ...

2. 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...

3. First EMS Call (1:58:00)

First EMS Call
Date:
2016-02-25
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
Bill Hausinger dispatched Otis L. Owens and Glen Morris to respond to Houston’s first EMS call on April 10, 1971, at 12:30 a.m. The interview opens with a recording of that first call. They then sh...

4. Gene and Betty McDavid interview (16:04)

Gene and Betty McDavid interview
Date:
2016
Summary:
Gene and Betty McDavid talk about the early days of their relationship, their volunteerism in the Houston area, and their travels around the world.

5. Gene McDavid interview, Part 1 of 4 (1:25:21)

Gene McDavid interview, Part 1 of 4
Date:
2016
Summary:
Gene McDavid talks about his early childhood in McComb, Mississippi, his father’s Army and journalism careers, his high school and college football experience, meeting his wife Betty at Southeaster...

6. Gene McDavid interview, Part 2 of 4 (1:34:44)

Gene McDavid interview, Part 2 of 4
Date:
2016
Summary:
Gene McDavid discusses his career at the Houston Chronicle, starting as a linotype operator, moving to Assistant Production Director and acting Production Director, and ultimately rising to General...

7. Gene McDavid interview, Part 3 of 4 (55:15)

Gene McDavid interview, Part 3 of 4
Date:
2016
Summary:
Gene McDavid talks about changes in the newspaper business, including improvements in printing technology and the advent of radio and later television news programming. He also talks about his invo...

8. Gene McDavid interview, Part 4 of 4 (1:11:10)

Gene McDavid interview, Part 4 of 4
Date:
2016
Summary:
Gene McDavid discusses personal and professional mentors and other notable people who influenced his life and career. He also talks about his involvement with University of Houston leadership and t...

9. Hobby, W.P. (Bill) (3:23:00)

Hobby, W.P. (Bill)
Date:
2016-08-08
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
Nancy Beck Young interviews former Governor Bill Hobby about Texas politics, his race, and his campaign as governor, and the proceeding of the state House and Senate during his career. He begins by...

10. Mettlach, Frank (1:13:35)

Mettlach, Frank
Date:
2016-05-11
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
As a part of a series of EMS Oral Histories, Frank Mettlach discusses basic biographical information and a brief description of his life before becoming a paramedic, taking classes and on the job t...

11. Robert Douglass (3:29:03)

Robert Douglass
Date:
2016-04-26
Main contributors:
Douglass, Robert

12. Shelly, Adrian (54:13)

Shelly, Adrian
Date:
2016-10-16
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
Paulina de Paz interviews Adrian Shelly, executive director of Air Alliance Houston, at his office on October 16, 2015. Shelly discusses his own early life and education history before focusing on ...

13. Wheatley Alumni (1:08:00)

Wheatley Alumni
Date:
2016-09-13
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
On September 13th, 2016, Houston History Magazine interviewed seven Wheatley alumni to discuss the now non-existent Turkey Day Classic football game that used to occur between Phyllis Wheatley Seni...

14. White, Mark (1:48:00)

White, Mark
Date:
2016-07-29
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
In this interview, Nancy Beck Young talks with former Texas Governor Mark White on a variety of topics related to his career, as well as state and national politics. He discusses the political shif...

15. William T. Cannady (1:17:33)

William T. Cannady
Date:
2016-04-04
Main contributors:
Grenader, Nonya; Cannady, William T.
Summary:
William T. Cannady discusses his life, emphasizing his career as an architect and educator. William T. Cannady interviewed by Nonya Grenader. Additional keywords: New Schools for New Towns : a Pro...

16. Worrell, Bill (33:11)

Worrell, Bill
Date:
2016-10-11
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
On October 11, 2016, Nathan Fannin interviewed Bill Worrell to discuss his career in broadcast and professional basketball in Houston. Worrell speaks about his beginnings at the University of Houst...