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Oral History Interview with L. B. Blackmon, April 10, 2007
Date: April 10, 2007
Creator: Misenhimer, Richard
Description: Transcription of a phone interview with L. B. Blackmon of Corpus Christi, Texas, a World War Two veteran of the United States Marine Corps. In the interview, Mr. Brown talks about his time in the Marines as well as life growing up during the Great Depression and other biographical information. He recalls memories of surviving Pearl Harbor, guard duty around naval storage in Hawaii, and the Horse Marines.
Contributing Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth193878/
James M. Bowen Oral History Interview 1, March 27, 2000
Date: March 27, 2000
Creator: Bowen, James M.
Description: This interview with Dr. Bowen begins with the origins of his interest in science. He discusses influential educational experiences and then chronicles the evolution of M. D. Anderson during the presidencies of Dr. R. Lee Clark and Dr. Charles LeMaistre. Dr. Bowen fondly compares the leadership styles of Dr. Clark and Dr. LeMaistre and how both men facilitated his own professional growth.
Contributing Partner: University of Texas MD Anderson Center
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth163878/
T.C. Hsu Oral History Interview 2, May 10, 2001
Date: May 10, 2001
Creator: Hsu, T. C. (Tao-Chiuh), 1917-
Description: Dr. Tao-Chiuh Hsu continues his reflections with Lesley Brunet regarding his career at M.D. Anderson. The interview begins with a discussion of Dr. Felix Haas and the evolution of the department of biology. William R. Brinkley’s contributions and interactions with the department are recounted as well. Several of Dr. Hsu’s major accomplishments to science are highlighted including the development of chromosomal banding techniques, biological specimen banks, and cell preservation. The interview continues with a discussion of his sentiments regarding the re-organization of cell biology and his laboratory location within the Hermann Professional Building. A discussion regarding the collection of tissue samples from cats ends the interview. Several humorous stories regarding his personal life and work are also shared.
Contributing Partner: University of Texas MD Anderson Center
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth163879/
Thomas S. Matney Oral History Interview 1, September 27, 2007,
Date: September 26, 2007
Creator: Matney, Thomas S.
Description: Dr. Thomas S. Matney talks with Lesley W. Brunet discuss his youth, family, education, and career at MD Anderson. He begins the interview by talking about growing up in Texas and attending Trinity University of his bachelor's and master's degrees. He discusses his early career at MD Anderson and his research into bacteria and genetics.
Contributing Partner: University of Texas MD Anderson Center
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth163881/
Thomas Dunaway Anderson Oral History Interview 1, May 04, 2000,
Date: May 4, 2000
Creator: Anderson, Thomas Dunaway
Description: The interview begins with Thomas Dunaway Anderson’s recollections of his uncle, Monroe Dunaway Anderson, the founder of the M.D. Anderson foundation and namesake of the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. The interview continues with a description of the establishment and purpose of the M.D. Anderson Foundation and the growth and development of several recipients of M.D. Anderson’s philanthropy, including the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and the Texas Medical Center. Thomas Anderson’s memories and interactions regarding Dr. Randolph Lee Clark, the first full-time president of what is known today as the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, are recounted as well. A discussion concerning Thomas Anderson’s family contributions associated with the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and the Texas Medical Center ends the interview.
Contributing Partner: University of Texas MD Anderson Center
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth163880/
Oral History Interview with Karen Hughes, April 12, 2012
Date: April 12, 2012
Creator: Riddell, Brad
Description: Interview with Karen Hughes,a journalist and political advisor who worked in Dallas, Texas. The interview includes biographical information about her life growing up, her educational background, and her career at KXAS-TV Channel 5. She also talks about her time as an advisor to George W. Bush, starting when he ran for governor in 1994.
Contributing Partner: UNT Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc94260/
Oral History Interview with Norma Adams-Wade, April 6, 2012
Date: April 6, 2012
Creator: Sanders, Tiffany
Description: Interview with Norma Adams-Wade,a journalist in Dallas, Texas. The interview includes biographical information about her life growing up, her educational background, and her career doing investigative reporting and other writing for The Dallas Morning News.
Contributing Partner: UNT Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc94254/
Oral History Interview with Rena Pederson, April 5, 2012
Date: April 5, 2012
Creator: Harding, Anne
Description: Interview with Rena Pederson, a former journalist in Dallas, Texas. The interview includes biographical information about her life growing up, her educational background, her career with The Dallas Morning News and other newspapers, the books she has written, and her work in communications and public affairs.
Contributing Partner: UNT Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc94264/
Oral History Interview with Carolyn Barta, March 30, 2012
Date: March 30, 2012
Creator: Nishimoto, Eric
Description: Interview with Carolyn Barta,a journalist and professor in Dallas, Texas. The interview includes biographical information about her educational background and her career writing for The Dallas Morning News about features and covering political campaigns.
Contributing Partner: UNT Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc94256/
Oral History Interview with Gayle Reaves-King, April 4, 2012
Date: April 5, 2012
Creator: Ayers, Cesta
Description: Interview with Gayle Reaves-King,a journalist in Fort Worth, Texas. The interview includes biographical information about her life growing up, her educational background, family life, and her career with The Dallas Morning News and other newspapers.
Contributing Partner: UNT Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc94266/