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2471. Waldorf, Kenneth (25:37)

Waldorf, Kenneth
Date:
2010-09-25
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
Kenneth Waldorf was raised in southern California, and attended both Berkeley and the U.S. Naval Academy. After graduating, Waldorf went directly to work for Exxon in its marine engineering section...

2472. Walker, Donna (27:20)

Walker, Donna
Date:
2008-06-25
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Donna Walker conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Interviewer: Mikaela Selley.

2473. Walker, Pamela (1:12:00)

Walker, Pamela
Date:
2010-09-30
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Pamela Walker conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Pamela Walker is an educator, author, activist, and one of the founders of Houston’s Bayou Cit...

2474. Wally Honeywell interview (13:52)

Wally Honeywell interview
Date:
1985-10-25
Main contributors:
Schwartz, Jon
Summary:
Interview with Wally Honeywell, who discusses his motivation for moving to Riverside, in particular he notes the neighborhood's proximity to the University of Houston, and that he and his wife had ...

2475. Walter W. Kemmerer interview (06:23)

Walter W. Kemmerer interview
Date:
1985-10-26
Main contributors:
Schwartz, Jon
Summary:
Interview with Dr. Kemmerer about how the University of Houston came to be operating in southeast Houston. He describes the university as an asset to Riverside Terrace, which was previously undevel...

2476. Ward, Barry (38:58)

Ward, Barry
Date:
2013-10-10
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Barry Ward conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Following the destruction of Hurricane Alicia, Trees for Houston was born and focused on planting...

2477. Ward, E. G. "Skip" (1:29:43)

Ward, E. G. "Skip"
Date:
1998-10-17
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with E. G. "Skip" Ward conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Interviewer: Joseph A. Pratt.

2478. Watching Your Waste Line (03:51)

Watching Your Waste Line
Date:
1996
Main contributors:
KHOU-TV (Television station)
Summary:
Part two in a five-part series describing the impact of improper disposal of household grease and domestic water usage on municipal sewer systems, water treatment facilities, and ultimately area wa...

2479. Waters, David (1:49:15)

Waters, David
Date:
2004-10-20
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with David Waters conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Native Houstonian David Waters is a Houston Symphony Orchestra musician who plays the trombone ...

2480. Watson, Jimmy (53:17)

Watson, Jimmy
Date:
2007-06-16
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This interview’s focus was towards to destruction and rebuild efforts of the state parks along the Gulf coast that were struck by Hurricane Ike. This information is intended to be useful for the re...