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1. 70s Feminism (1:53:41)

70s Feminism
Date:
1995
Main contributors:
Gregory, Elizabeth; Farrar Karkabi, Barbara; Cassidy, Helen
Summary:
A panel discussion led by Barbara Karkabi, in which Houston area feminist leaders from the 1970s (Helen Cassidy, Nikki Van Hightower, Barbara Farrar Karkabi, Frances M. Northcutt, and Celia Teresa)...

2. A conversation with Joanne King Herring, author of Diplomacy and Diamonds (1:03:26)

A conversation with Joanne King Herring, author of Diplomacy and Diamonds
Date:
2011-10-25
Main contributors:
King Herring, Joanne; Gregory, Elizabeth; Feldman, Claudia
Summary:
Claudia Feldman interviews Joanne King Herring about her charities, book, and role in Charlie Wilson's effort to help Afghan resistance fighters get support from the United States government.

3. 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 ...

4. 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.

5. 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...

6. 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 ...

7. 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 ...

8. 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...

9. 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...

10. 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....

11. Al Edwards interview (26:44)

Al Edwards interview
Date:
1985-10-25
Main contributors:
Schwartz, Jon
Summary:
Representative Al Edwards describes segregation in Houston when he was a child, and how Riverside has changed since then. He discusses the impact of high property values in the area on home buying....

12. 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 ...

13. Alfred J. and Edward B. Kahn interview (12:59)

Alfred J. and Edward B. Kahn interview
Date:
1985-10-20
Main contributors:
Schwartz, Jon
Summary:
Alfred and Edward Kahn discuss living in Riverside as children and the changes that have taken place in the neighborhood since then. They comment on why white residents left Riverside as Black resi...

14. 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...

15. 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.

16. Alvin Zimmerman interview (09:34)

Alvin Zimmerman interview
Date:
1985-11-03
Main contributors:
Schwartz, Jon
Summary:
Alvin Zimmerman shares memories of growing up in Riverside in the 1950s, and the sense of safety he felt. He discusses "white flight" in Riverside, and the role of the bayou as a racial boundary in...

17. An interview with Dr. Renu Khator, University of Houston Chancellor and President (1:21:19)

An interview with Dr. Renu Khator, University of Houston Chancellor and President
Date:
2010-02-01
Main contributors:
Khator, Renu; Perales, Monica; Gregory, Elizabeth
Summary:
Monica Perales interviews University of Houston President Renu Khator, discussing her life and career.

18. 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...

19. Anderson Todd, 1 of 2 (2:42:17)

Anderson Todd, 1 of 2
Date:
2013-05-28
Main contributors:
Todd, Anderson; Samuels, Danny M.; Todd, Emily
Summary:
Anderson Todd discusses his life, emphasizing his education, as well as his career as an architect and educator. He mentions 1930 Bolsover Road, Houston, TX.

20. Anderson Todd, 2 of 2 (1:50:46)

Anderson Todd, 2 of 2
Date:
2013-06-14
Main contributors:
Todd, Anderson; Samuels, Danny M.; Todd, Emily
Summary:
Anderson Todd discusses his life, emphasizing his education, as well as his career as an architect and educator. He mentions 1930 Bolsover Road, Houston, TX.

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. 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 ...

24. Andrea White Interview (1:01:30)

Andrea White Interview
Date:
2009-10-14
Main contributors:
Gregory, Elizabeth; Divakaruni, Chitra L. Banerjee; White, Andrea
Summary:
Chitra Divakaruni interviews writer Andrea White. Topics include: her career in law, thoughts on parenthood and being a political spouse, recollections of memorable engagements, community programs,...

25. Andrew C. Sorelle, Jr., interview (09:44)

Andrew C. Sorelle, Jr., interview
Date:
1985-11-04
Main contributors:
Schwartz, Jon
Summary:
Andrew C. Sorelle, Jr., shares memories of growing up in Riverside. He describes the neighborhood as being rundown, compared to how it used to be.

26. 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...

27. 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...

28. Ann Sakowitz interview (06:35)

Ann Sakowitz interview
Date:
1986-07-07
Main contributors:
Schwartz, Jon
Summary:
Ann Sakowitz discusses the Sakowitz home in Riverside.

29. Anna and Jacob S. Waldman interview (12:08)

Anna and Jacob S. Waldman interview
Date:
1985-10-27
Main contributors:
Schwartz, Jon
Summary:
Anna and Jacob S. Waldman share memories of their former Riverside residence, and the factors involved in their decision to leave Riverside.

30. Anthony and Carolyn Hall interview (13:47)

Anthony and Carolyn Hall interview
Date:
1986-07-07
Main contributors:
Schwartz, Jon
Summary:
Interview with Councilman Anthony Hall and Carolyn Hall about their early impressions of Riverside, and their eventual move to the neighborhood. Councilman Hall discusses his reaction to the county...

31. Anthony Chase interview (16:11)

Anthony Chase interview
Date:
1985-11-03
Main contributors:
Schwartz, Jon
Summary:
Interview with Anthony Chase about growing up in Riverside Terrace. He describes the makeup of the neighborhood as largely Black professionals. Chase gives several examples of the great pride peopl...

32. 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 ...

33. 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...

34. Arnett Cobb interview (10:19)

Arnett Cobb interview
Date:
1985-11-11
Main contributors:
Schwartz, Jon
Summary:
Arnett Cobb plays "Down by the Riverside." He describes the house (now the Groovey Grill) he is being interviewed in. When he was a child, his mother was in domestic service in the home, and he wou...

35. 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...

36. 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...

37. Audrey and Melanie Lawson Interview (1:09:44)

Audrey and Melanie Lawson Interview
Date:
1996-04-30
Main contributors:
Gregory, Elizabeth; Lawson, Audrey; Lawson, Melanie
Summary:
Andrea Greene interviews Audrey and Melanie Lawson. Their experiences with segregation are discussed, as well as their experiences in the community, inspirations, and the social work they have done.

38. Audrey and William Lawson interview (13:59)

Audrey and William Lawson interview
Date:
1987-05-08
Main contributors:
Schwartz, Jon
Summary:
Interview with Rev. Lawson and his wife, Mrs. Lawson, in which they discuss what brought them to Riverside. Rev. and Mrs. Lawson discuss the threat of institutions like the University of Houston an...

39. Authors of the Houston Architectural Guide (51:09)

Authors of the Houston Architectural Guide
Date:
2013-06-14
Main contributors:
Fox, Stephen; Moorhead, Gerald; Bradley, Barrie Scardino
Summary:
AIA Houston's Executive Director Rusty Bienvenue hosts a conversation followed by a question and answer with the principal authors involved in publishing the 3rd Edition of the Houston Architectura...

40. Avrohm Wisenberg interview (18:31)

Avrohm Wisenberg interview
Date:
1985-10-31
Main contributors:
Schwartz, Jon
Summary:
Avrohm Wisenberg recalls moving to Riverside as a child, and talks about the extent to which Riverside was a Jewish neighborhood. He talks about the different synagogues in Riverside and how they s...

41. 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...

42. 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.

43. Baha'i Women: Faith and Social Activism: Women & Religion VII (1:28:11)

Baha'i Women: Faith and Social Activism: Women & Religion VII
Date:
2006
Main contributors:
Gregory, Elizabeth; Yanique, Tiphanie; Abassi, Elham
Summary:
Panel discussion with members of the Baha’i faith Elham Abassi, Cheryl Love Hanks, and Deanna McCullum, moderated by Tiphanie Yanique. Topics of discussion include: how their faith has impacted the...

44. 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.

45. 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...

46. 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.

47. 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.

48. 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.

49. 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.

50. 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...