In 1974 the Research Historian for the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
(TAES), Irvin May, initiated a seven year oral history project designed to enrich existing records of
the station and expand knowledge of agricultural history. With the aid of the former director of TAES,
R.D. Lewis, May conducted approximately one-hundred and thirty interviews with experts throughout the
state. All interviews have been transcribed, and are open.
Also consult: Irvin May, "A History of the Texas Agricultural Experiment
Station, " (unpublished manuscript, 1981, at the station).
Adkisson, Perry L.
Head of the Department of Entomology at Texas A&M
discusses insects and their effect on agriculture (1969-1979) in Texas. Interviewed by
Irvin May and R. D. Lewis, February 18, 1976. 64 pages.
Bilberry, Alvis C.: see Paul Marion
Blackhurst, Homer T.
People and projects in fruit and vegetable production in
the Brazos Valley from the late 1930's through the 1940's. Interviewed by Irvin May and R. D.
Lewis, May 28, 1975. 25 pages.
Bloodworth, Morris E.
Head of the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences
(1963- ) describes his work with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station from the 1940's. Interviewed
by Irvin May and R. D. Lewis, January 26, 1976. 35 pages.
Bollich, Charles N. (and Betty J. Johnson)
Rice breeding and quality at the Beaumont Experiment Station. Interviewed by
Irvin May and R. D. Lewis, July 10, 1975. 24 pages.
Bonnen, C. A.
Achievements of the Agricultural Economics Departmentat Texas
A&M and the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station. Interviewed by Irvin May, September 2, 1977. 22
pages, and by John A. Hopkins, November6, 1984. 15 pages.
Borlaug, Norman E.
Oral biography of the 1970 Nobel Prize winner and
"father of the green revolutions" discusses his early years, education at the University of
Minnesota, wheat research in Mexico during 1944-1960, work in India and Pakistan, various critics, and
philosophy. Interviewed by Terry Anderson, 1984-1986, approximately 450 pages, and by William C. Cobb
for the Rockefeller Foundation, June, 1967, 348 pages.
Bowling, Clarence D. (and David L. Calderwood and Robert R. Cogburn)
Discussion of insecticides, rice drying and the effect of insects on rice. Interviewed by Irvin May and
R. D. Lewis, July10, 1975. 14 pages.
Branson, Robert
Discussion of the functions of the Texas Agricultural Market Research &
Development Center. Interviewed by Irvin May and R. D. Lewis, January 31, 1975. 27 pages.
Brison, Fred
Personal and professional interests in pecans from the 1920's. Interviewed by Irvin
May and R. D. Lewis, April 7, 1975. 11 pages.
Broadway, John L.
A research scientist of livestock discusses cattle research at the Weslaco Station in
the Rio Grande Valley. Interviewed by Irvin May and Chan C. Connolly, December 16, 1976. 6 pages.
Brooks, Lester E. (and Virgil I. Woodfin)
Origins, purposes and development of the Iowa Park Station since 1924. Interviewed by
Irvin May and R. D. Lewis, July 6, 1976. 76 pages.
Burnett, Earl: See Stuart D. Lyda
Butler, Ogborne D.
Some achievements of the Department of Animal Science at Texas A&M and its
relationship with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station. Interviewed by Irvin May and R. D. Lewis,
April 16, 1976. 58 pages.
Byrd, O. L.
See Texas A&M History Project.
Carpenter, Shannon (and P. R. Johnson and Donald R. Paterson)
Research of Johnson, Paterson and Carpenter in agriculture and dairy husbandry at the
Troup, Tyler, and Overton Experiment Stations. Interviewed by Irvin May and R. D. Lewis, June 2, 1975.
28 pages.
Cogburn, Robert R.: see Clarence C. Bowling
Connolly, Chan C.
Past, present and future insights into the Weslaco Station. Interviewed by Irvin
May, December 16, 1976. 12 pages.
Correa, R. T.
Professor Correa's work with cantaloupe, cucumbers, squash, watermelon and other
vegetables. Interviewed by Irvin May, December 15, 1976. 22 pages.
Couch, James Russell
Dr. Couch's research in the areas of biochemistry, biophysics, and poultry
science. Interviewed by Irvin May, September 20, 1978. 21 pages.
Cowley, W. R.
Development and accomplishments of the Weslaco Experiment Station, and the history of
sugar. Interviewed by Irvin May, December 14, 1976. 17 pages.
Cox, Edward
A short interview about computer work with tomatoes. Interviewed by Irvin May, December
14, 1976. 3 pages.
Craigmiles, Julian P.
Experimentation with rice, cotton and other crops at the Beaumont Extension Center.
Interviewed by Irvin May, R. D. Lewis and James Cozine, July 9, 1975. 22 pages.
Creelman, R. A.
Discussion of his work with cotton, grain sorghum, corn and other crops at the
Weslaco Experiment Station. Interviewed by Irvin May, December 15, 1976. 6 pages.
Curry, Mima Leah
Recollections of work at the Tyler and Overton Experiment Stations since
1942. Interviewed by Irvin May and Candy Stroup, January 25, 1978. 16 pages.
Daniels, Norris E.
Entomological research at the Bushland Experiment Station. Interviewed by
Irvin May and R. D. Lewis, August 27, 1976. 11 pages.
Davis, W. B.
Staff and achievements of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries at
Texas A&M. Interviewed by Irvin May and R. D. Lewis, November 5, 1976. Transcribed, 21 pages. Open.
Dean, Herbert A.
Discussion of Professor Dean's research in citrus entomology with the
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station. Interviewed by Irvin May, December 14, 1976. 13 pages.
Dillon, Jr. Robert C.:see Marvin E. Miller
Dollahite, James W. D.
Research in physiology and toxicology in Veterinary Medicine at A&M.
Interviewed by R. D. Lewis, September 21, 1976. 14 pages.
Draper, George H.
See Texas A&M History Project
Ergle, David
Work with the USDA and the Texas Agricultural Experiment Static Interviewed by Irvin
May, February 21, 1978. 22 pages.
Evans, E. B. (and John C. Williams)
Discussion of Prairie View A&M and the Texas Agricultural Experiment
Station; their influence on other black agricultural schools. Interviewed by Irvin May, January
28, 1976. 21 pages.
Fisher, C. E.
Former Superintendent of the Spur and Lubbock Experiment Station discusses
career and observations about TAES. Interviewed by Irvin May and R. D. Lewis, September 3, 1975. 30 pages.
Fisher, Flake L.
History and achievements of the Feed and Fertilizer Contr. Service. Interviewed by
Irvin May and R. D. Lewis, December 1975. 26 pages.
Folweiler, Alfred D. See Texas A&M History Project.
Fuqua, Mack C. (and John A. Lipe, John E. Matocha, Myron McCartor and Bill Ott)
Animal nutrition, soil chemistry and horticulture at the Overt Experiment Center.
Interviewed by Irvin May and R. D. Lewis, June 4, 1975. 37 pages.
Gabbard, L. P.
Former Head of the Department of Farm and Ranch Economics discusses his work
with the Department of Agricultural Economics. Interviewed by Irvin May, September 15, 1977. 12 pages.
Gaines, Frank
Problems and successes of the Lubbock Experiment Station fit the 1940's through the
1970's. Interviewed by Irvin May and D. Lewis, August 23, 1976. 13 pages.
Gardenhire, James H.
Crop and livestock work at the Denton Experiment Station from 1949 - 1972.
Interviewed by Irvin May, September 27, 1976. 15 pages.
Gerard, Cleveland J.
Research activities at the Chillicothe-Vernon Extension Center. Interviewed by
Irvin May, R. D. Lewis and Wayne G. McCully, June 7, 1976. 18 pages.
Gibson, G. G.
Former Director of the Texas Agricultural Extension Serve discusses its
relationship with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station during his administration. Interviewed by
Irvin May, June 8, 1976. 30 pages.
Hagler, Roy W.
Fiscal officer of the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station discusses financial
affairs of the TAES. Interviewed by Irvin May, November 15, 1978. 17 pages.
Haines, P. G.
History of Texas A&M from 1913, involvement in Texas agriculture.
Interviewed by Irvin May and Candy Stroup, January 27, 1978. 25 pages.
Harding, James A. (and Fred R. Huffman)
Entomological research with cotton, vegetables and sugar cane at the Weslaco
Extension Center. Interviewed by Irvin May and Chan C. Connolly, December 16, 1976. 9 pages.
Hardy, William T.
Discussion of veterinary research and the staff of the Sonora Extension Center.
Interviewed by Irvin May, October 13, 1977. 38 pages.
Heald, Charles M.
Describes Hematology at the USDA Fruit and Vegetable Research Lab. Interviewed
by Irvin May, December 14, 1976. 3 pages.
Hensz, Richard
Relationship of the Texas A&I Citrus Center with the Texas Agricultural
Experiment Station. Interviewed by Irvin May and Chan C. Connolly, December 16, 1976. 17 pages.
Hildreth, R. J.
Dr. Hildreth's career and observations about the Texas Agricultural Experiment
Station. Interviewed by Irvin May, February 10, 1976. 17 pages.
Hiler, Edward A.
Head of the Department of Agricultural Engineering discusses its role with the
TAES. Interviewed by Irvin May and R.D. Lewis, October 15, 1975. 14 pages.
Hill, H. O. (and Milton J. Norris and Samuel S. Pegues)
Agricultural research at Bluebonnet Farm and the McGregor Research Center. Interviewed
by Irvin May and R. D.Lewis, June 22, 1976. 55 pages.
Hipp, Billy W.
Work with soil and water at the Weslaco Extension Center. Interviewed by Irvin May,
December 15, 1976. 8 pages.
Halt, Ethan C.
Discussion of his work with forage (grasses and legumes) since 1948. Interviewed by Irvin
May and R. D. Lewis, January 13, 1976. 24 pages.
Hoover, William L.
Head of the Agricultural Analytical Services discusses its development during his tenure
during the 1960s and 1970s. Interviewed by Irvin May and R. D. Lewis, December 16, 1975. 2 pages.
Hudspeth, Elmer B. Jr.
His work in agricultural engineering at the Lubbock Research and Extension Center.
Interviewed by Irvin May and R. D. Lewis August 23, 1976. 14 pages.
Huffman, Fred R.: see James A. Harding
Johnson, Betty J.: see Charles N. Bollich
Johnson, P. R.: see Shannon Carpenter
Johnson, Wendell C.
Moisture conservation in soil and research at the Southwester, Great Plains Research
Station. Interviewed by Irvin May and R. D. Lewis, August 27, 1976. 9 pages.
Johnston, Joseph R.
Career as Assistant Director of the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station. Interviewed
by Irvin May and R. D. Lewis, October 7, 1975. 11 pages.
Jones, Mrs. Don L.
Discusses the life of her husband, Don L. Jones, Superintendent, Lubbock Experiment
Station. Interviewed by Irvin May and R. D. Lewis, August 24, 1976. 22 pages.
Jones, John H. Professor
Jones' research in range animal husbandry in conjunction with the Texas Agricultural
Experiment Station. Interviewed by Irvin May and R. D. Lewis, November 26, 1975. 23 pages.
Jones, John McKinley
Research with sheep and goats in various areas of the world since 1914. Interviewed by
Irvin May and R. D. Lewis, December 10, 1974. 32 pages.
Kissel, David E.
Research in soil chemistry at the Blackland Center, Temple. Interviewed by Henry O.
Hill and R. D. Lewis, June 23, 1976.
Krueger, Willie F.
Head of the Department of Poultry Science discusses research in that area from
the 1950's to the present. Interviewed by Irvin May and R. D. Lewis, February 4, 1976. 25 pages.
Kunkel, H. O.
Dean of the College of Agriculture (1967-) describes his involvement in agriculture
and with Texas A&M. Interviewed by Irvin May, November 28, December 13, and 20, 1978. 51 pages.
Kunze, George W.
Impact of the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station on graduate education at Texas
A&M. Interviewed by Irvin May, September 20, 1978. 11 pages.
Landmann, W. A.
Head of the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics(1970-1979) at Texas A&M
discusses his work in that field. Interviewed by Irvin May and R. D. Lewis, September 17, 1976. 44 pages.
Langley, B. C.
Peanut breeding at the Stephenville Extension Center. Interviewed by Irvin May,
R. D. Lewis and Charles E. Simpson, June 21, 1976. 23 pages.
Leeper, Paul W.
Professor Leeper's work with vegetables at the Weslaco Extension Center. Interviewed
by Irvin May, December 14, 1976. 12 pages.
Lehmberg, William H.
Extension activities at the Overton Experiment Center. Interviewed by Irvin May,
March 8, 1978. 26 pages.
Leinweber, Charles L.
Work in the Department of Range Science and Forestry and in the environmental
quality programs. Interviewed by Irvin May and R. D. Lewis, January 19, 1976. 31 pages.
Lewis, Robert Donald
Three interviews investigating his career as Director of the Texas Agriculture
Experiment Station (1946-1963), his thoughts on agriculture in the state, and the Department of Animal
Science at Texas A&M. Interviewed by Irvin May and Louis Le Blanc, September 1974, 6 pages; by Paul
Lucko, September 1974, 15 pages; and by Irvin May, September 2, 1976, 47 pages.
Lime, Bruce J.: see Norman P. Maxwell
Lipe, John A.: see Mack C. Fuqua
Lusas, Edward W.: see Engineering Research at Texas A&M University
Lyda, Stuart D. (and Earl Burnett)
Cotton root rot investigations at the Blackland Research Center. Interviewed by
Irvin May and R. D. Lewis, June 24, 1976.
Lyle, Eldon W.
Dr. Lyle's contributions and experiences in Texas rose research. Interviewed by Irvin
May and William Smith, July 28, 1978. 15 pages.
Magee, Aden C.
Description of the Agricultural Economics Department at Texas A&M. Interviewed by
Irvin May and R. D. Lewis, September 8, 1975. 25 pages.
Mangeladorf, Paul C.
Dr. Mangelsdorf's work with corn and small grains with the Texas Agricultural
Experiment Station. Interviewed by Irvin May, April 11, 1978. 105 pages.
Marion, Paul T. (and Alvis C. Bilberry)
Work with cattle at the Spur Extension Center. Interviewed by Irvin May and R. D.
Lewis, July 9, 1976. 74 pages.
Matocha, John E.: see Mack C. Fuqua
Maxwell, Norman P. (and Bruce J. Lime)
Work with citrus, vegetables, ornamentals and the foodcrops utilization laboratory.
Interviewed by Irvin May, December 14, 1976. 15 pages.
McCartor, Myron: see Mack C. Fuqua
McCartor, Myron (and Robert Shank and Francis M. Roquette Jr.)
Work with forages and grasses at the Overton Research and Extension Center.
Interviewed by Irvin May and R. D. Lewis, June 3, 1975. 24 pages.
McNeely, John G.
Major accomplishments of the Department of Agricultural Economics at Texas
A&M. Interviewed by Irvin May, R. D. Lewis and James Cozine, September 19, 1975. 37 pages.
Meadors, Cecil H. Jr.
Work with brush control at Texas A&M and the Chillicothe-Vernon Extension Center.
Interviewed by R. D. Lewis, July 8, 1976. 13 pages.
Merrill, Leo B.
Scientific research accomplishments of the Sonora Experiment Station. Interviewed by
Irvin May, October 13, 1977. 34 pages.
Miller, James C.
Former Dean of Agriculture and Head of the Department of Animal Husbandry at Texas
A&M discusses research accomplishmentsin the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station. Interviewed by
Irvin May and R. D. Lewis, May 11, 1976. 27 pages.
Miller, Marvin E. (and Robert C. Dillon)
Onion research at Weslaco Extension Center, diseases, mechanical harvesters.
Interviewed by Irvin May, December 16, 1976. 8 pages.
Montgomery, J. T.
Mr. Montgomery's involvement with Texas A&M. Interviewed by Irvin May and William
Smith, March 8, 1978. 25 pages.
Morton, A. Glenn Jr.
Former President of Kilgore College describes the origins of the Overton Extension
Center. Interviewed by Irvin May and William Smith, July 27, 1978. 6 pages.
Murdock, A. R.
Foundations and growth of the Overton Extension Center, agriculture in the Overton
area. Interviewed by Irvin May and William Smith, March 8, 1978. 25 pages.
Musick, Jack
Former Superintendent of the Bushland Experiment Station describes his career there.
Interviewed by Irvin May and R. D. Lewis, August 27, 1976. 9 pages.
Neal, Ed (and Lucas Reyes)
Achievements of the Beeville and Corpus Christi Experiment Stations. Interviewed by
Irvin May and R. D. Lewis, July 22, 1976. 46 pages.
Norris, Milton J.: see H. O. Hill
Ott, Bill: see Mack C. Fuqua
Paarlberg, Don
Assistant Secretary of Agriculture during Eisenhower and Nixon; discusses
Agriculture policy in those administrations and in Indiana. Distinguished Professor at Purdue University.
Not transcribed. Transcription at Indiana University Oral History Collection. By Terry Anderson, March 1, 1978.
Paterson, Donald R.: see Shannon Carpenter
Patterson, Raleigh Elwood
Dr. Patterson's career, emphasis upon his achievementsas Director of the Texas
Agricultural Experiment Station. Interviewed by Irvin May, December 9, 1975. 27 pages.
Pegues, Samuel S.: see H. O. Hill
Pfannstiel, Daniel
Work as Director of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service. Interviewed by Irvin
May, November 17, 1978. 17 pages.
Pope, John L.
The influence of the Overton Agricultural Research and Extension Center on the town
of Overton. Interviewed by Irvin May and Williams Smith, March 8, 1978. 5 pages.
Porter, Kenneth B.
Wheat and other agricultural research at the Bushland Experiment Station.
Interviewed by Irvin May, R. D. Lewis and Jean Pfluger, August 26, 1975. 23 pages.
Potts, Richard C.
Career in agriculture and the relationship of the College of Agriculture at
A&M with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station. Interviewed by Irvin May, September 26, and 28, 1978. 21 pages.
Quinby, J. Roy
Research with sorghum at the Chillicothe Experiment Station. Interviewed by
Irvin May and R. D. Lewis, April 7, 1976. 38 pages.
Quisenberry, John H.
Achievements in poultry research in the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station.
Interviewed by Irvin May, R. D. Lewis and Jean Pfluger, August 28, 1975. 46 pages.
Randel, Ronald D.
Problems in beef cattle production at the Overton Experiment Station.
Interviewed by Irvin May and R. D. Lewis, June 3, 1975. 10 pages.
Reeves, Sim A. Jr.
Work with cotton, grain sorghum, soybeans and sugarcane at the Weslaco
Extension Center. Interviewed by Irvin May, December 15, 1976. 9 pages.
Reid, Leslie M.
Description of the origins of the Recreation and Parks Department at Texas
A&M. Interviewed by Irvin May and R. D. Lewis, May 13, 1976. 49 pages.
Reiser, Raymond
Memories of research in the areas of chemistry and biochemistry. Interviewed by
Irvin May and R. D. Lewis, November 24, 1975. 30 pages.
Reyes, Lucas: see Ed Neal
Richmond, Thomas R.
Research in the genetics and cytology of cotton. Interviewed by Irvin May and R. D.
Lewis, December 19, 1975. 44 pages.
Riddle, J. D.
Observations of the Texas A&M Research and Extension Center at Overton by the farm
foreman there. Interviewed by Irvin May, July 27, 1978. 26 pages.
Riggs, John K.
Animal science research at Texas A&M and its extension centers. Interviewed by
Irvin May and R. D. Lewis, April 2, 1976. 3 pages.
Rittenhouse, Larry R.
Work in range animal nutrition at the Texas Experiment Ranch at Throckmorton.
Interviewed by Irvin May and R. D. Lewis, July 7, 1976. 16 pages.
Roquette, Francis M. Jr.: see Myron McCartor
Schember, V. E.
Background and career of the Assistant Director of the Texas Agricultural
Experiment Station (1959-1977). Interviewed by Irvin May and Elizabeth Hoffman, November 13 and 20,
1978. 24 pages.
Schuster, Joseph L.
Head of the Texas A&M Department of Range Science(1972 - ) discusses his
career and work at A&M. Interviewed by Irvin May, December 14, 1978. 24 pages.
Scott, Helen B.
Work as editor for the Department of Agricultural Economics at A&M.
Interviewed by Irvin May, November 14, 1978. 42 pages.
Shank, Robert: see Myron McCartor
Shipley, John L.
Research at North Plains Research Field, Etter Experiment Station. Interviewed by
Irvin May and R. D. Lewis, August 27, 1976. 6 pages.
Skrabanek, Robert L.
Involvement of rural sociology with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station. Interviewed
by R. D. Lewis and Karen Warlick, September 23, 1976. 32 pages.
Smith, H. P.
Work in agricultural engineering in connection with the Texas Agricultural
Experiment Station. Interviewed by Irvin May, R. D. Lewis, James Cozine and Jean
Pfluger, October 2,
1975. 22 pages.
Smith, Oliver E.
Agricultural research at Prairie View A&M, emphasis on soil and crop
sciences. Interviewed by Irvin May, January 28, 1976. 14 pages.
Smith, William H.
His role as the Resident Director of Research, Texas Agricultural Experiment
Station at Overton. Interviewed by Irvin May, July 1978. 22 pages.
Sorenson, J. W. Jr.
Relationship with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station as an agricultural
engineer. Interviewed by Irvin May and R.D. Lewis. September 16, 1975. 38 pages.
Stansel, James W.
Rice planting and utilization of sunlight at the Western Division of the Beaumont
Experiment Station. Interviewed by Irvin May, R. D. Lewis and James Cosine, July 9, 1975. 15 pages.
Stewart, B. A.
Director of the USDA at the Bushland Experiment Station disc research there.
Interviewed by Irvin May and R. D. Lewis, 1976. 8 pages.
Taylor, Zack
Former president of the East Texas Farm and Ranch Club discusses the Overton
Extension Center and East Texas agriculture. Interviewed by Irvin May, July 28, 1976. 26 pages.
Teer, James G.
Wildlife and fisheries research at Texas A&M in the 1970's. Interviewed by Irvin
May and Candy Stroup, August 2, 1978, 29 pages.
Thomas, Alvin, I.
President of Prairie View A&M (1966-1982) discusses university and its involvement
with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station. Interviewed by Irvin May, January 28, 1976. 12 pages.
Thomas, Gerald W.
President of New Mexico State University describes relationship with the Texas
Agricultural Experiment Station. Interviewed by Irvin May, March 17, 1977. 5 pages.
Thomas, Frank L.
Entomological research with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station. Interviewed by
Irvin May and R. D. Lewis, September 14, 1976 and February 14, 1978. 60 pages.
Thompson, G. B.
Career and observations as Resident Director of Research of the Amarillo Extension
Center. Interviewed by Irvin May, unknown. 4 pages.
Turk, R. D.
Research in parasitology at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine.
Interviewed by Jim Cozine, July 14, 1976. 27 pages.
Van Doren, C. E.
Former superintendent of the Bushland Experiment Station describes its achievements.
Interviewed by Irvin May and R. D. Lewis, August 26, 1976. 15 pages.
Vaughan, L. M.
Description of the Build East Texas project at the Overton Experiment Station.
Interviewed by Irvin May, March 8, 1978. 11 pages.
Villalon, Benigno
Discussion of peppers and work with the Weslaco Extension Center. Interviewed by
Irvin May, December 15, 1976. 10 pages.
Watkins, G. M.
His achievements in plant pathology and in the development of the Texas Agricultural
Experiment Station. Interviewed by Irvin May, R. D. Lewis, James Cozine and Jean
Pfluger, September 1,
1975 and March 23, 1978. 27 pages.
Webb, Earl S.
Research in agricultural education and its relationship with the Texas Agricultural
Experiment Station. Interviewed by Irvin May and Elizabeth Hoffman, November 9, 1978. 8 pages.
Welch, Sandra
Recollections of work as senior secretary of the Experiment Station.
Interviewed by Candy Stroup, January 25, 1978. 9 pages.
Whitehurst, Sanford Huey
Superintendent of the Agricultural Extension Center at Dallas discusses
achievements of the center. Interviewed by Irvin May, September 27, 1976. 16 pages.
Wiedmann, Harold T.
Research projects and contributions to brush control. Interviewed by Irvin May, R. D.
Lewis and Wayne G. McCulley, July 7, 1976. 20 pages.
Wiese, Allen F.
Weed control and work at Bushland Experiment Station. Interviewed by Irvin May and R.
D. Lewis, August 26, 1976. 13 pages.
Wilkes, Lambert H.
Work with cotton and in agricultural engineering. Interviewed by Irvin May, R. D.
Lewis and James Cozine, October 28, 1975. 18 pages.
Williams, D. W.
Former Vice President for Agriculture at Texas A&M(1946-1956) discusses his
career. Interviewed by Irvin May and R. D. Lewis, May 6, 1976. 32 pages.
Williams, John C.: see E. B. Evans.
Woodfin, Virgil I.: see Lester E. Brooks
Woolfolk, George R.
Author of the official history of Prairie View A&M describes research in
agriculture there. Interviewed by Irvin May, January 28, 1976. 12 pages.
Wyche, R. H.
Development of the Beaumont Experiment Station. Interviewed by Irvin May, R. D. Lewis
and James Cozine, July 9, 1975. 15 pages.
Yarnell, Sidney H.
Career and the Division of Horticulture, Texas Agricultural Experiment Station.
Interviewed by Irvin May, April 10, 1978. 25 pages.