Associate Professor of History and the former oral historian, Robert Calvert, received a grant from the Office of Naval Research and National Science Foundation and interviewed fifty-five oceanographers and administrators. All tapes are open, and some are transcribed.

Abel, Robert
   Assistant for University Affairs, NOAA, since mid-1970's discusses the ONR and important people describes involvement with Scripps Institute and work in geochemical oceanography. July 10, 1976. Not transcribed.

Alverson, Dayton L.
   Naval oceanographic involvement in China and work at the Northwest and Alaska Fisheries Center. June 30, 1977. Not transcribed.

Arrhenius, Gustaf
   Associate Director, institute of Pure and Applied Physical Science in the 1970s, describes involvement with Scripps Institute and work in geochemical oceanography. July 10, 1976. Not transcribed.

Austin, T. S.
   Director of the NOAA Center for Environmental Data Design and Analysis since 1970 describes participation in the Bikini Island research and work at ONR. Spring 1977. Not transcribed.

Banse, Karl
   Oceanography professor at the University of Washington discusses his work in marine biology in echinoderms and polychaetes. June 27, 1977. Not transcribed.

Barnes, Clifford
   Professor of Oceanography at the University of Washington explains his work in physical oceanography including research at that university. Summer 1977. Not transcribed.

Bullard, Sir Edward
   Development of oceanography in Great Britain, interesting geophysics (particularly heat flow) and the Scripps Institution. Summer 1976. Not transcribed.

Burt, Wayne
   Associate Dean of Oceanography at Oregon State University since 1976 discusses physical oceanography. Summer 1977. Not transcribed.

Byrne, John V.
   Dean of Geology at Oregon State University in the 1970's describes the work done there in marine geology. July 7, 1977. Not transcribed.

Costlow, John C.
   Director of Duke University Marine Laboratory in the mid 1970's discusses his involvement in oceanography. August 10, 1977. Not transcribed.

Couper, Butler K.
   ONR, future of oceanography and personal experiences in the field. Spring 1977. Not transcribed.

Dietz, Robert
   Describes marine geology expeditions, work with the ONR and the Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Labs, NOAA. Spring 1977. Not transcribed.

Emery, Kenneth O.
   Research in marine geology, Woods Hole, and submarine oceanography. August 17, 1977. Not transcribed.

Faughn, James
   Descriptions of the MIDPAC and Indian Ocean expeditions, and his position as Technical Director of Scripps. July 17, 1976. 10 pages.

Favorite, Felix
   Participation in the U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA, and the National Marine Fisheries Service. Summer 1977. Not transcribed.

Fleming, Richard H.
   Chemical and naval applications of oceanography and his work as a professor of oceanography at the University of Washington since the 1950's. June 24, 1977. Not transcribed.

Geyer, Richard
   Head, Department of Oceanography at Texas A&M from 1966 to 1976 describes naval and geophysical research with emphasis upon oil exploration and the formation of NOAA. Summer 1977. Not transcribed.

Hays, Earl E.
   Research as a professor at Woods Hole. Summer 1977. Not transcribed.

Hedgpeth, Joel W.
   Professor of Oceanography and Head, Vaquina Biology Laboratory, Oregon State University, 1965 - 1974, discusses his research and projects in depth. June 1, 1976. 60 pages.

Heirtzler, J. R.
   Work in physics and geophysics at General Dynamics Corporation, Hudson Laboratory, and Woods Hole. August 15, 1977. Not transcribed.

Idyll, Clarence P.
   Study: Director for National Ocean Study Policy, NOAA, since 1974, discusses the future of marine biology and fisheries and their impact on ecology. March 15, 1977. 20 pages.

Issacs, John
   Director, Institute of Marine Resources in the 1970's describes his involvement in the Department of Commerce, NOAA, Scripps, and interest in physical oceanography. July 15, 1976. Not transcribed.

Jennings, F. D.
   Chemical oceanographical research at Scripps, ONR, and the National Science Foundation, and the future of ocean resources. August 15, 1977. Not transcribed.

Johnson, Martin
   Former member of the International Passamaquoddy Bay Fisheries Commission, and his involvement in "Operation Crossroads" and the Capricorn expedition. July 16, 1976. 12 pages.

Kohn, Alan
   Professor of Zoology, University of Washington discusses career in marine biology and ecology. June 28, 1977. Not transcribed.

Leipper, Dale
   Head, Department of Oceanography, Texas A&M, 1949 - 1963, discusses origins and first years of department and specialty of hurricanes. March 17, 1976. 30 pages.

Lill, Gordon
   Origins and growth of the ONR, and NOAA and the future of Nava1 oceanography. March 15, 1977. 35 pages.

Lorenzen, Carl
   Professor of Oceanography at University of Washington in the 1970's discusses work with the National Science Foundation and research in ecology. June 27, 1977. Not transcribed.

Lyman, John
   Consultant in maritime history, nautical vexillology, and the ocean environment discusses career. July 11, 1976. Not transcribed.

Mahoken, Conrad
   Bureau of Commercial Fisheries, research in plankton and current status of oceanography. June 29, 1977. Not transcribed.

Maxwell, Arthur
   Administrator at Woods Hole in the 1970's discusses ONR, and his work in oceanic tectonics. August 17, 1977. Not transcribed.

Moore, Hilary
   Professor, School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, University of Miami since 1952 discusses involvement and future developments in oceanography. January 13, 1977. 22 pages.

Munk, Walter H.
   Associate Director, Institute of Geophysics in the 1960's discusses research in anti-submarine warfare, interests in wave and circulation problems. July 8, 1976. 15 pages.

Nierenberg, William Aaron
   Director of the Scripps Institution in the mid-1960's and early 1970's describes the establishment of the Hudson Laboratories, work with the U.S. government and directing Scripps. July 7, 1977. 16 pages.

Olson, Boyd D.
   Scientific and Technical Director, U.S. Naval Oceanographic Office since 1969 discusses work in ORN and naval oceanography. March 18, 1977. 13 pages.

Pearcy, W. C.
   Technology in oceanography, views on past and present research agencies, and marine biology. Summer 1977. Not transcribed.

Pequcgnat, Willis
   Head, Department of Oceanography, Texas A&M, 1963 - 1966, discusses work in marine biology and views on use of oceans natural resources. Summer 1977. Not transcribed.

Raitt, Russell
   Geophysical research with the University of California, the Division of War Research and Scripps. July 2, 1976. Not transcribed.

Redfield, Al
   The development of Scripps, work at Woods Hole, and his interest in biological oceanography. August 18, 1977. Not transcribed.

Reid, Joe
   Director of the Marine Life Research Program in the 1960's discusses the program, the NORPAC mission and views on physical oceanography. July 16, 1976. 21 pages.

Revelle, Roger
   Director, Center of Population Studies in the 1960's describes physical oceanography and population studies. July 4, 1976. Not transcribed.

Sargent, Marston C.
   Coordinator, California Cooperative Oceanic Fisheries Investigation, 1970 - 1974, discusses origins and purpose of ONR and his current position. July 18, 1976. 18 pages.

Schmitt, Waldo L.
   Discusses marine collecting expeditions, particularly the Albatross in the 1910's. June 15, 1976. 23 pages.

Shor, George G.
   Associate Director, Marine Geophysics and Sea Grant Program in the late 1960's and 1970's describes the development of Scripps, and its present function. July 3, 1976. 27 pages.

Smith, F. G. Walton
   Dean Emeritus, School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, University of Miami, 1974; explains his role as founder of the International Oceanographic Foundation and the foundation's future plans. January 11, 1977. 24 pages.

Snyder, Edward
   Admiral, USN describes submarine use in oceanography and field in the Navy. September 27, 1976. Not transcribed.

Speiss, Fred
   Director of the Marine Physical Laboratory at Scripps discusses the origins of the institution and its programs. July 12, 1976. Not transcribed.

Spilhaus, Athlestan
   Dean of the Institute of Technology at the University of Minnesota during 1950's and 1960's discusses career and ideas about oceanography. February 11, March 9 and April 6, 1976. 111 pages.

Steinback, Henry B.
   Ideas and role in developing oceanography as Dean of Graduate Studies at Woods Hole. August 1977. Not transcribed.

Stommell, Henry
   The growth of Woods Hole and current status and future of research. August 15, 1977. Not transcribed.

Treadwell, Thurman K.
   Interim Head, Department of Oceanography, Texas A&M, 1979 - present, describes the National Council on Marine Resources and future trends in the field. March 1, 1976. 34 pages.

Vine, Allyn
   Research in underwater acoustics and submersibles, and work at Woods Hole. August 18, 1977. Not transcribed.

Vetter, Richard C.
   Executive Secretary of the Ocean Sciences Board of the National Academy of Science National Research Council describes its programs and responsibilities. June 17, 1976. 15 pages.

Von Herzen, R. P.
   His research in heat flow tectonics at Scripps, Woods Hole and other oceanographic institutions. August 16, 1977. Not transcribed.