Charles A. LeMaistre Oral History Interview 1, May 6, 2004

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Dr. Charles A. LeMaistre’s interview begins with the story about how he met his wife, Joyce Trapp LeMaistre. This story intermingles with his early career that lead him to his role as Chancellor at the University of Texas in Austin. Dr. LeMaistre offers insight into the effect desegregation had on the University of Texas campus and M. D. Anderson’s faculty diversity. He recounts how he was offered the presidential position at M. D. Anderson, the transition in administrative procedures, and growth of the institution. Dr. LeMaistre shares his wife’s personal fight with cancer and uses it as an example of how effective the institution’s policies and procedures. Dr. LeMaistre’s modesty in his administrative accomplishments shine a light on the high regard he had for his team and institutional family. The interview concludes with Dr. LeMaistre crediting members of the University Cancer Foundation Board of Visitors and donors.
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Creation Date: May 4, 2004
Partner(s):
University of Texas MD Anderson Center
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Collection(s):
Texas History Collection
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Texas Oral History Collection
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Creator (Interviewee):
LeMaistre, Charles A.
Charles A. LeMaistre Oral History Interview 1, May 6, 2004
Creator (Interviewer):
Olson, James Stuart
Creator (Interviewer):
Brunet, Lesley Williams
Original Creation Date: May 4, 2004
Description:

Dr. Charles A. LeMaistre’s interview begins with the story about how he met his wife, Joyce Trapp LeMaistre. This story intermingles with his early career that lead him to his role as Chancellor at the University of Texas in Austin. Dr. LeMaistre offers insight into the effect desegregation had on the University of Texas campus and M. D. Anderson’s faculty diversity. He recounts how he was offered the presidential position at M. D. Anderson, the transition in administrative procedures, and growth of the institution. Dr. LeMaistre shares his wife’s personal fight with cancer and uses it as an example of how effective the institution’s policies and procedures. Dr. LeMaistre’s modesty in his administrative accomplishments shine a light on the high regard he had for his team and institutional family. The interview concludes with Dr. LeMaistre crediting members of the University Cancer Foundation Board of Visitors and donors.
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1 sound recording (120 min.) : digital
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Partner:
University of Texas MD Anderson Center
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Collection:
Texas History Collection
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Collection:
Texas Oral History Collection
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Relation (Is Part Of): Making Cancer History Voices Oral History Collection
Identifier:
  • LOCAL-CONT-NO: Lemaistre_Charles_20040506
  • ARK: ark:/67531/metapth159736
Resource Type: Sound
Format: Audio
Citation:
Preferred Citation: Charles A. LeMaistre Oral History Interview 1, May 6, 2004, Research Medical Library, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.