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1801. Weldon H. Berry interview (16:39)

Weldon H. Berry interview
Date:
1985-11-13
Main contributors:
Schwartz, Jon
Summary:
Interview with Weldon H. Berry about the circumstances of his move to Riverside in the 1950s. At that time his was the first Black family on his block, though that swiftly changed. He calls the int...

1802. West, J. Robinson (59:44)

West, J. Robinson
Date:
2002-11-18
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with J. Robinson West conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Robin West received his B.A. from University of North Carolina and his J.D. from Temple Uni...

1803. Westell, Casey, Jr. (2:01:46)

Westell, Casey, Jr.
Date:
2010-07-09
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Jr. Westell conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Dr. Casey Westell, Jr., former Director of Tenneco’s Industrial Ecology Department (Chief Ecolog...

1804. Wetlands (57:40)

Wetlands
Date:
1991-04
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
Documentary about the coastal wetlands in Houston-Galveston Bay area.

1805. What is a Species (27:41)

What is a Species
Date:
1959
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
The topic of genetics and Darwinism is discussed.

1806. What's New Mission Control? (27:43)

What's New Mission Control?
Date:
196X
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
A look into NASA's mission control center and the specialists responsible for collecting data and helping astronauts get to and from space safely.

1807. 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...

1808. Wheeler, Steven (50:14)

Wheeler, Steven
Date:
2010-09-25
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
Steven Wheeler hailed from Montana, from which he followed his father’s career into the oil industry and eventually to Houston. Wheeler earned a degree in mechanical engineering from Texas A&M, and...

1809. Whence Turtles Come (28:41)

Whence Turtles Come
Date:
1987-11-24
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
Documentary about sea turtles, and the risks they face as their habitats are endangered.

1810. 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...

1811. Who will stand with the 4th ward? (2:01:07)

Who will stand with the 4th ward?
Date:
1984-03-27
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
Filmmaker James Blue interviews residents of the 4th ward, Houston downtown businessmen, and the Houston Mayor Fred Hofheinz about the factors that have led to the slow decline of the 4th ward. The...

1812. Wickizer, Carl (1:34:19)

Wickizer, Carl
Date:
1997-11-21
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Carl Wickizer conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Carl Wickizer went to work for Shell in 1954 after graduating from Oklahoma State University i...

1813. Wilbert O. Taylor (56:18)

Wilbert O. Taylor
Date:
2019-03-13
Main contributors:
Taylor, Wilbert O.; Burns Wilson, Danielle
Summary:
Wilbert O. Taylor discusses his career as an architect, focusing on his early association with John S. Chase and his later career at the University of Houston. Additional keywords: General Services...

1814. Wilbourn, Phil (1:00:00)

Wilbourn, Phil
Date:
2010-09-25
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
Phil Wilbourn studied at Tennessee Tech University on a baseball scholarship, and graduated in 1966 with an engineering degree in hand. In 1967, Wilbur signed on with Texaco, and worked for two yea...

1815. Wilkerson, Lou (1:39:00)

Wilkerson, Lou
Date:
2009-06-26
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
Lou Wilkerson grew up in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and he took a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Arkansas. Subsequently, Wilkerson went to work for Shell in 1961, and later comp...

1816. 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...

1817. Williams, Beneva (1:40:52)

Williams, Beneva
Date:
2006-07-13
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Beneva Williams conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Interviewer: Jon R. Wilson.

1818. Williams, Eldridge "Tot" (47:33)

Williams, Eldridge "Tot"
Date:
2004-03-23
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Eldridge "Tot" Williams conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Eldridge "Tot" Williams was born in Morgan City, Louisiana in 1927. His father, Geo...

1819. Wilson, Richard O. "Dick" (49:28)

Wilson, Richard O. "Dick"
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 R. O. "Dick" Wilson conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Interviewer: Joseph A. Pratt.

1820. Wirsching, Paul Hugh (23:44)

Wirsching, Paul Hugh
Date:
2002-09-21
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Paul Hugh Wirsching conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Interviewer: Joseph A. Pratt.

1821. Wolf, Brandon (2:36:00)

Wolf, Brandon
Date:
2010-08-10
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Brandon Wolf conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Interviewer: John Goins.

1822. Women and Buddhism: Women & Religion V (1:21:31)

Women and Buddhism: Women & Religion V
Date:
2004
Main contributors:
Gregory, Elizabeth; Klein, Anne C.; Alsowayel, Dina
Summary:
Dina Alsowayel interviews Gaellyn Godwin, Anne Klein, and Kim-Lan Viola about women and Buddhism. Panelists describe Buddhism and what brought them to the religion. They discuss various aspects and...

1823. Women and Fashion (1:28:55)

Women and Fashion
Date:
2006-03
Main contributors:
D'Alessandro Behr, Francesca; Sewing, Joy; Whitaker, Toni
Summary:
A panel interview with Toni Whitaker, Roz Pactor, Michelle Ngo, and Kay King, from Houston's fashion industry, with moderator Joy Sewing, also in the fashion industry. Topics include: whether or no...

1824. Women and Hinduism: Women & Religion IV (1:20:04)

Women and Hinduism: Women & Religion IV
Date:
2003
Main contributors:
Krishnamurthy, Leela; Mukhopayada, Nalini; Parameswaran, Lakshmy
Summary:
Elizabeth Gregory interviews Leela Krishnamurthy, Nalini Mukhopayada, Lakshmy Parameswaran, and Tara Narasimhan. They discuss the many aspects of Hinduism such as its complexity, its numerous gods,...

1825. Women and Islam: Women & Religion II (1:27:47)

Women and Islam: Women & Religion II
Date:
1999-11-30
Main contributors:
Holmes, Cecile S.; Drooby, Nabila; Noorbaksh, Sarah
Summary:
A panel discussion moderated by Cecile Holmes, in which Nabila Drooby, Sabah Farooq and Sarah Noorbaksh discuss Islam and women. They open by discussing common misconceptions about Islam, followed ...

1826. Women and Judaism: Women & Religion III (1:25:56)

Women and Judaism: Women & Religion III
Date:
2001
Main contributors:
Gregory, Elizabeth; Abrams, Judith Z.; Lax, Leah
Summary:
A panel discussion moderated by Ellen Cohen, interviewing Judith Abrams, Leah Lax, and Devora Urkowitz on what it means to be a Jewish woman. The discussion focuses on the how the panelists' faith ...

1827. Women and Money I (1:13:19)

Women and Money I
Date:
1999-02-02
Main contributors:
Gregory, Elizabeth; Yip, Pamela; Rockwell, Elizabeth D.
Summary:
This is a panel discussion led by Pamela Yip, in which she interviews Elizabeth Rockwell, Janet Casstevens, Barbara Stanley, and Debra Stephens. Discussion includes general financial advice, how th...

1828. Women and Space (1:27:14)

Women and Space
Date:
1999
Main contributors:
Gregory, Elizabeth; Georgsson, Andrea; Fender, Donna
Summary:
In this interview led by Andrea Georgsson, Donna Fender and Nancy Currie discuss their careers at NASA. They speak of women at NASA, including support roles and astronauts, and how roles have chang...

1829. Women and Sports: Title IX (08:07)

Women and Sports: Title IX
Date:
2000
Main contributors:
Gregory, Elizabeth; Howell, Diane; Ingersoll, Toby
Summary:
Jody Goldstein interviews Diane Howell and Toby Ingersoll on their involvement in initiating changes for women in sports. The interview focuses on the panelists' perception of how Title IX has chan...

1830. Women and the Environment (1:08:56)

Women and the Environment
Date:
2001
Main contributors:
Gregory, Elizabeth; Conlon, Cath; Laping, Jane
Summary:
A panel discussion moderated by Mona Shoup in which Cath Conlon, Jane Laping, and Mary Ellen Whitworth discuss the importance of environmentalism. Topics also include: spirituality and the environm...

1831. Women and Youth Culture (1:22:52)

Women and Youth Culture
Date:
2003
Main contributors:
Gregory, Elizabeth; Zepeda, Gwendolyn; Gordon, Anissa
Summary:
In this panel discussion led by moderator Liz Embry, panelists Anissa Gordon, Sehba Sarwar, and Gwendolyn Zepeda discuss their careers, influences, and work with adolescent teen girls. Topics also ...

1832. Women Entrepreneurs: Women and Money II (1:20:05)

Women Entrepreneurs: Women and Money II
Date:
2000
Main contributors:
Gregory, Elizabeth; Sixel, L. M.; Howze, Jane
Summary:
In this interview led by L. M. Sixel, three entrepreneurs, Jane Howze, Mariette Melchior, and Delores Guerrero, discuss their backgrounds and what led them to start their own businesses. They talk ...

1833. Women in Art: Focus on Curators (1:36:16)

Women in Art: Focus on Curators
Date:
1999-11
Main contributors:
Gregory, Elizabeth; Johnson, Patricia Covo; Herbert, Lynn M.
Summary:
A panel discussion with Lynn Herbert, Susanne Theis, Emily Todd, and Michelle Barnes, moderated by Patricia Johnson, discussing women and art, with a focus on curation. The participants begin by di...

1834. Women in Christian Clergy: Women and Religion I (1:35:43)

Women in Christian Clergy: Women and Religion I
Date:
1998-10-27
Main contributors:
Holmes, Cecile S.; Gregory, Elizabeth; Havens, Helen
Summary:
In this interview conducted by Cecile Holmes, two local Houston area reverends Helen Havens and Angela Shannon discuss their experiences as women clerics. The women also discuss womanist theology, ...

1835. Women in Energy (1:13:55)

Women in Energy
Date:
2008
Main contributors:
Gregory, Elizabeth; Cook, Lynn; Toliver, Telisa
Summary:
A panel discussion with Telisa Toliver, Janet Clark, and Cheryl Collarini from the energy industry, and moderator, Lynn Cook, also in energy. Topics include: advice for women who want to get into c...

1836. Women in Medicine (1:07:04)

Women in Medicine
Date:
1996-11-12
Main contributors:
Johnson, Dianna A.; SoRelle, Ruth; Irby-Jones, Edith
Summary:
An interview by Ruth SoRelle with Dr. Edith Irby-Jones and Dr. Dianna Redburn, both with their own stories as women in the field of medicine. Dr. Edith Irby-Jones discusses challenges she faced gr...

1837. Women in Nursing (1:20:31)

Women in Nursing
Date:
2006-04
Main contributors:
Young, Anne; D'Alessandro Behr, Francesca; Menicinos, Adrienne
Summary:
A panel interview with four nurses, Anne Young, Sandra K. Hanneman, Marianne Marcus, and Katherine Walsh, in which moderator and fellow nurse, Adrian Menicinos, discuss the nursing profession. The ...

1838. Women in Politics I (1:33:32)

Women in Politics I
Date:
2004
Main contributors:
Storrs, Landon R. Y.; Alvarado, Carol; Schecter, Sue
Summary:
Panel interview with elected officials and political experts including Carol Alvarado, Beverly Kaufman, and Nancy Sims, moderated by Sue Schecter. Dr. Landon Storrs, history professor at University...

1839. Women in Politics II (1:21:12)

Women in Politics II
Date:
2008-10
Main contributors:
Gregory, Elizabeth; Alvarado, Carol; Smith, Thelma
Summary:
Panel interview with Carol Alvarado, Peggy Hamric, and Annise Parker, and moderator, Kathryn McNiel. The panelists take questions from the moderator and audience on topics such as how they entered ...

1840. Women in Technology (1:14:16)

Women in Technology
Date:
2000
Main contributors:
Gregory, Elizabeth; Georgsson, Andrea; Behar Molad, Clarisee
Summary:
Moderator Andrea Georgsson discusses a variety of topics with Clarisee Molad and Patricia Thompson. The participants start by discussing why it is important to be proficient with technology and the...

1841. Women in Television (1:10:48)

Women in Television
Date:
1997
Main contributors:
Vorachek, Mitzi; Davis, Sue; Barrera, Elma
Summary:
A panel interview with Houston news reporters, Sue Davis and Elma Barrera, led by Mitzi Vorachek. They discuss the different aspects of their careers as television professionals and the challenges ...

1842. Women in the Kitchen: Chefs Speak Out (1:45:43)

Women in the Kitchen: Chefs Speak Out
Date:
2002-11-12
Main contributors:
Crucet, Laura; Pope, Monica; Eyster, Alyce
Summary:
An interview with two chefs, Laura Crucet and Monica Pope led by Alyce Eyster. The discussion begins with the panelists recalling what sparked their interest in cooking and how their careers began....

1843. Women in the Military (1:28:35)

Women in the Military
Date:
2007
Main contributors:
Gregory, Elizabeth; Storrs, Landon R. Y.; Pace, Jayne
Summary:
Moderator Betty Luman, interviews aviator Jayne Pace, who conducted surveillance in the Civil Air Patrol in World War II, and Tamerson Glenn-Critchlow, a current Captain of the U.S. Marine Corps. D...

1844. Women on the Bench (59:48)

Women on the Bench
Date:
1996
Main contributors:
Sondock, Ruby K.; Castillo, Carolyn
Summary:
Carolyn Castillo interviews Judge Ruby Sondock of the Texas Supreme Court. Judge Sandock discusses her personal experiences and challenges of being a woman in law school. She also recalls various e...

1845. Women Surviving Hurricanes Katrina & Rita (1:54:54)

Women Surviving Hurricanes Katrina & Rita
Date:
2006
Main contributors:
Gregory, Elizabeth; Jasper, Pat; Harris, Glenda
Summary:
This interview includes experiences of New Orleans residents during hurricanes Rita and Katrina. The video begins with commentary from Pat Jasper and Glenda Harris regarding the Surviving Katrina a...

1846. Women Who Blog (1:20:56)

Women Who Blog
Date:
2006
Main contributors:
Gregory, Elizabeth; O'Connor, Kyrie; Scott-Hagle, Mary
Summary:
A panel interview consisting of four bloggers Kyrie O' Connor, Robin Reagler, Latisha Johnson Wallace, and Anita Wadwa, moderated by fellow blogger Mary Scott-Hagle. The panelists discuss the blog'...

1847. Women Who Run (1:18:48)

Women Who Run
Date:
2007
Main contributors:
Gregory, Elizabeth; Aguilar, Melissa; Honig, Caryn
Summary:
Panel interview with three runners, Melissa Aguilar, Caryn Honig, Eva Moldovanyi, moderated by runner Roberta MacInnis. Topics discussed include how each person began running,"getting hooked" on ru...

1848. Women Writers in Houston (1:09:35)

Women Writers in Houston
Date:
1997-04-08
Main contributors:
Koen, Karleen; Donohue Storey, Gail; Walker, Margie
Summary:
A panel interview with authors Karleen Koen, Gail Donohue Storey, and Margie Walker, moderated by Claudette Sims. They discuss a variety of topics ranging from why they chose a career as a writer, ...

1849. Women's Advocate Story (39:30)

Women's Advocate Story
Date:
1977
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
Report on controversy over the office of Women's Advocate in Houston, and the woman who holds that position, Dr. Nikki Van Hightower.

1850. Wong, Martha (2:04:18)

Wong, Martha
Date:
2007-01-23
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Martha Wong conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Interviewer: Uzma Quaraishi.

1851. Woods, Sanderson (1:10:32)

Woods, Sanderson
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 Sanderson Woods conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Interviewer: Isaac Hampton II.

1852. Work, David F. (41:37)

Work, David F.
Date:
2002-06-04
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with David Work conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Dave Work was a top exploration manager for Amoco for many years and then with BP-Amoco after the...

1853. 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...

1854. Written, John Henry "Dickie" (49:27)

Written, John Henry "Dickie"
Date:
2004-07-24
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with John Henry "Dickie" Written conducted as part of the Houston History Project. John Henry "Dickie" Written was born in Morgan City, Louisiana in 1937 but was r...

1855. Yates Alumni (1:19:00)

Yates Alumni
Date:
2015-10-08
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
In Fall 2015, Houston History Magazine interviewed five alumni of Yates High School to discuss the Turkey Day Classic football game that saw the competition between Phyllis Wheatley and Jack Yates ...

1856. Young, Joe (1:10:00)

Young, Joe
Date:
2004-03-22
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Joe Young conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Joe Young attended Centenary College in Shreveport, Louisiana and received a degree in Geology. H...

1857. Zabak, Brigitte (1:21:00)

Zabak, Brigitte
Date:
2012-02-25
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Brigitte Zabak conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Brigitte Zabak is a native Houstonian whose parents came to the United States from Ramallah, ...

1858. Zetzel, Geraldine (51:28)

Zetzel, Geraldine
Date:
2011-07-06
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Geraldine Zetzel conducted as part of the Houston History Project.

1859. Zweig, Peter (30:24)

Zweig, Peter
Date:
2013-10-24
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Peter Zweig conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Jackson Fox is a student leader of the Three Continents Program at the Gerald D. Hines College o...