This collection contains over two hundred interviews collected during the 1970s and 1980s.
Caldwell County
As part of the nation's bicentennial celebration, citizens of Caldwell County
initiated an oral history of their county and Lockhart, Texas. They interviewed about 125 residents, and
some group meetings (which are not listed in this guide). All interviews are open, not transcribed,
and located in the Learning Resources Division (6th floor) of the Sterling C. Evans Library, TAMU.
Bailey, Ray
Newspaper editor of Luling News. Interviewed by Dee
Azadian, November 16, 30, 1976.
Tape 1
Baker, Edith Perry
Amateur historian. Interviewed by Dee Azadian, October 26, 1976.
Tape 5
Baylor, Sadie
Black evangelist. Interviewed by Robert Thompson, September 24, October 1,
1976, April, May, June, July, 1977.
Bell, Ed
Storyteller. Interviewed by Dee Azadian, October 16, 1976, April 1, July 13, 1977.
Bloodworth, Clarence
Black farmer. Interviewed by Addison Downey, March 19, 1977.
msg
Blundell, Fred
Lawyer. Interviewed by Kent Black, September 8, 1976. msg
Brewer, Nettle Smith
Homemaker. Interviewed by Dee Azadian, June 15, 1977. msg
Bridges, H. L. (Hal)
Newspaper editor. Interviewed by Thad Sitton, July 14, 20, 1977.
msg
Brown, Claybourn
Black woodchopper. October 1, 1976. Inteviewed by Thad Sitton, July 14, 20, 1977.
msg
Brown, Nugent & Maggie
Black farmer and teacher. Interviewed by Dee Azadian, November 29, 1976.
msg
Brown, Tom
Sheriff and county commissioner. Interviewed by Jim Lutz, January 19, February
16, March 10, 1977. msg
Burton, Marie C.
Businesswoman.16, 1977. Interviewed by Sheree Scarborough, April 24, May 16, 1977.
msg
Byars, Lula V.
Black teacher. Interviewed by Judith Eakin, March 5, 1977.
Tape 34&35
Byars, Lula; Ellison, Ann; Jennings, Lucille
Black teacher. Interviewed by Judith Eakin, March 5, 1977.
Tape 36&37
Carter, Fenora
Black homemaker. Interviewed by Judith Eakin, June 19, 1977.
Tape 40
Castillo, Angelita P.
Mexican-American homemaker. Interviewed by Lila Martinez, July 18, 1977.
msg
Chamberlain, Eason
Farmer. Interviewed by Robert Thompson, November 5, 1976, May 23, 1977.
Tape 43
Chamberlain, James
Storekeeper and farmer. Interviewed by Thad Sitton, July 12, 1977.
Tepe 45
Corpos, Vicente
Mexican-American farmer. Interviewed by Joel Cryer, January 6, 1977.
Tape 47
Cruz, Patricia
Mexican-American farmer. Interviewed by Roy Banda, March 15, 1977.
Tape 48
Dauchy, Joe
Cotton businessman. Interviewed by Gary Albright, November 15, 1976.
Tape 49
Davis, Rev. S. L.
Black minister. Interviewed by Dee Azadian, Februay 17, 1977.
Tape 50 & 51
Denny, Marie
Teacher. Interviewed by Sheree Scarborough, January 16, March 30, 1977.
Tape 52, 53, 54
Deviney, Esther Gambrell; King, Onita Gambrell
Teachers. Interviewed by Sheree Scarborough, March 16, 1977.
Tape 55&56
Diez & Seis (Flaco Jimenez)
Mexican-American public meeting. September 16, 1977. Tape
57
Dodson, Lonnie
Judge. Interviewed by Gary Bethel, August 25, 1976. msg
Edwards, Martha; Maxine Gommillion; Gladys Clendemem & Others
Discusses the Lytton Springs Quilting Club. Interviewed by Dee Azadian, October 5, 26, 1976.
Msg
Eiband, Mary
Homemaker. Interviewed by Judith Eakin, December 21, 1976, February 10, April 29, 1977.
Tape 59-62
Ellison, Annie
Black homemaker. Interviewed by Judith Eakin, March 11, 1977.
Tape 63-64
Ellison, Mifflin
Black assistant principal. Interviewed by Cameron Huff. Tape
65
Ellison, Yuman
Black farmer. Interviewed by Kent Black, September 27, 1977.
Tape 66-67
Flores, Juan
Mexican-American farmer and railroad worker. Banda, March 8, 1977. Interviewed by Roy
Banda. March 8, 1977. Tape 69
Frank Family Reunion
Black family reunion. Interviewed by Dee Azadian, August 15, 1976.
Tape 70
Franks, Frankie & Harbert, Black Proctor, Clomer & Irene
Black teachers. Interviewed by Sheree Scarborough, April 5, 1977.
Tape 71
Franks, W. C.
Black landowner. Interviewed by Addison Downey, March 19, 1977.
Tape 72
Garcia, Antonio & Victoria
Mexican-American public relations people. Interviewed by Joel Cryer, January 15, June 16, 1977.
Tape 73-74
Garcia, Kate
Mexican-American housekeeper, cafe owner and VISTA. Interviewed by Sheree
Scarborough, April 21, 1977. Tape 75
Garcia, Kate; Tamayo, Guadalupe
Mexican-American housekeeper, cafe owner and VISTA. Interviewed by Judith Eakin,
March 21, 1977. Tape 76
Garcia, Marcelino
Mexican-American presser. Interviewed by Roy Banda, February 18, 28, 1977.
Tape 78,85
Giles, Glennie
Black resident. Interviewed by Sheree Scarborough. Tape
218
Glass, Mr. & Mrs.
Farmers in the country. Interviewed by Jerry Mitchell, September 19, 1976.
Tape 79
Glosserman, Sam
Jewish businessman. Interviewed by Bill Phillips, November 10, 1976, March 17, 1977.
Tape81,103
Granado, Florentina; Mojica, Dolores
Mexican-American homemakers. Interviewed by Lila Martine July 5, 1977.Tape
82
Granado, Florentina & Gorgonia
Mexican-American homemakers.August 2, 1977. Interviewed by Lila Martinez.
Tape 83
Grigsby, Edith
Teacher. Interviewed by Sheree Scarborough, April 1, 1977.
Tape84
Guzman, Concha & Guadalupe
Mexican-American yard and odd job workers. Interviewed by Lila Martinez, July 6, 1977.
Tape77
Hall, Tony & Ina
Oilfield workers. Interviewed by Sheree Scarborough, October 26, 1976.
Tape 86
Hardeman, Rosie & Hiram
Black farmers. Interviewed by Dee Azadian, November 26, 1976.
Tape 87-88
Hardeman, Rosie Lee
Black homemaker.Interviewed by Judith Eakin, February 4, March 30, 1977.
Tape89-91
Hardeman, Hiram & Rosie
Black farmers. Interviewed by Robert Thompson and Dee Azadian, July 8, 1977.
Tape 92
Harrison, R. A.
Black educator and social worker. Interviewed by Jim Lutz, October 7, 1976.Tape
93
Haynes, Levi Madison
Black farmer. Interviewed by Addison Downey, February 14, 1977.
Tape 99
Head, Edward
Black farmer and rancher. 1977. Tape 95
Hemphill, Carlene
Black probation officer. Interviewed by Addison Downey, April 2, 1977.
Tape 96
Home, Florence Blanks
Long time residents. Interviewed by Sheree Scarborough, October 16, 1976.
Tape 97
Hubbard, Mr. Bose
Black farmer. Interviewed by Robert Thompson and Thad Sitton, November 12, December
10, 1976 and July 13, 1977. Tape 94,98,100
Huff, Curtis
Shopkeeper. Interviewed by Dee Azadian, October 15, November 19, 1976.
Tape 102, 125
Johnson, Willie
Black farmer and rancher. Interviewed by Addison Downey, April 9, 1977.Tape
104
Jones, Nelson
Black cowboy. Interviewed by Addison Downey, February 26, March 13, 1977.
Tape 105-107
Joseph, Lola
Lebanese homemaker. Interviewed by Dee Azadian, August 18, 1976.
Tape 108
Juarez, Edwardo
Mexican-American farmer. Interviewed by Roy Banda, March 10, 1977.
Tape 109-110
Kelly, Clarence
Black businessman on city council. Interviewed by Addison Downey, March 14, 1977.
Tape 111
King, Onita Gambrell
Teacher. Interviewed by Sheree Scarborough, November 3, 1976.
Tape 112
Kirksey, Dandy
Black farmer.Interviewed by Addison Downey, February 9, 1977.
Tape 113
Kirksey, Lizzie & Curtis
Black homemaker. Interviewed by Sheree Scarborough, January 16, 22, 1977.
Tape 114
Kirksey, Lizzie
Black homemaker. Interviewed by Sheree Scarborough, February 5, March 17, 1977.
Tape 116-117
Langley, W. E.
Landowner, oilworker, and farmer. Interviewed by Robert Thompson, August 5, 13,
20, December 17, 1976, June 8, 1977. Tape 118-122
Limas, Felipe
Mexican-American shopkeeper. Interviewed by Irene Dominquez, January 8, 1977.
Tape 123
Lipecomb, Leonard
Cotton farmer. Interviewed by Kent Black, October 18, November 10, 11, 1976.
Tape 101, 124, 126-127
Lopez, Andelisio V.
Mexican-American railroad LULAC. Interviewed by Joel Cryer, November 21, 1976,
January 16, 1977. Tape 129
Mares, Josefa
Mexican-American homemaker. Interviewed by Lila Martinez, August 9, 1977.
Tape 152
Martinez, Dominga
Mexican-American mid-wife, funeral home worker, and home remedies healer.
Interviewed by Roy Banda, February 25, 1977. msg
Martinez, Guadalupe
Mexican-American homemaker. Interviewed by Lila Martinez, June 28, July 15, 1977.
Tape 138
Masur, Gertrude & Bertha
Residents. Interviewed by Elsie Pfeiffer, November 1, 1976.
Tape 139
Maynard, Betty
Black homemaker. Interviewed by Judith Eakin, March 2, 1977.
Tape 153
McDade, Carrie
Black construction worker. Interviewed by Addison Downey, February 19, 1977.
Tape 141
McMullen, Lennie
Farmer. Interviewed by Dee Azadian, February 4, 1977. Tape
142-143
Michel, Natalie Kendall
Church historian. Interviewed by Peggy Meathenia, February 24, March 1, 1977.
Tape 144-146
Mohle, Louis J.
Newspaper editor. Interviewed by Dee Azadian, September 16, 1976.
Tape 147
Montoya, Willie R.
Mexican-American shopkeeper. Interviewed by Jim Lutz, Thad Sitton, and Lila Martinez,
September 1, 1976, July 21, 1977. Tape 148-149
Mooney, Isaac
Black farmer. Interviewed by Dee Azadian, February 16, 1977.
Tape 150
Moore, Myrtle
Black social worker. Interviewed by Sheree Scarborough, February 8, 1977.
Tape 151
Moya, Richard
Mexican-American attendance officer and bar owner. Interviewed by Joel Cryer,
December 6, 1976. msg
Nail, Willus
Black retired farmer.Interviewed by Addison Downey, March 26, 1977.
Tape 140
Natal, Mary Louise
Mexican-American florist. Interviewed by Lila Martinez, July 29, 1977.
Tape 154
Natal, Pilar
Mexican-American city worker. Interviewed by Roy Banda, March 4, 1977.
Tape 155
Navarro, Apolinar
Mexican-American farmer. Interviewed by Lila Martinez, July 19, 1977.
Tape 156
Page, Frances
Long time residents.1977. Interviewed by Peggy Meathenia, February 28, 1977.
Tape 157
Page, Holland
Businessman. Interviewed by Jim Lutz, January 11, 1977. Tape
158-160
Perez, Edward
Mexican-American nursery owner and on the school board. Interviewed by Joel Cryer,
December 11, 1976. Tape 161
Pettit, Henry
Black blacksmith. Interviewed by Dee Azadian, March 12, 1977.
Tape 162
Proctor, Ms. Clomer; Ellison, Bill; Ray Fannie
Black homemakers. Interviewed by Sheree Scarborough, March 25, 1977.
Tape 163
Rackley, J. Bonner
Farmer, plumber, and slingshot champion. Interviewed by Dee Azadian, October 27, 1976.
Tape164
Rector, Alton
Farmer. Interviewed by Dee Azadian, November 29, 1976. Tape
165
Reyes, Jose M.
Mexican-American store clerk. Interviewed by Roy Banda, March 1, 1977.
Tape 166
Rodriguez, Josie
Mexican-American homemaker. Interviewed by Judith Eakin, February 18, 1977.
Tape 167
Rossenwasser, Isadore
Jewish store owner. Interviewed by Dee Azadian, September 30, 1976.
Tape 168
Rutherford, Robert
Insurance man. Interviewed by Dee Azadian, February 25, 1977.
Tape 169
Sanchez, Brijida
Mexican-American homemaker. Interviewed by Sheree Scarborough, March 17, 1977.
Tape 173-174
Sanchez, Elvira
Mexican-American homemaker. Interviewed by Dee Azadian, July 20, 1977.
Tape 175
Sattiewhite, Obie & Pearl
Black butcher and cook. Interviewed by Dee Azadian, February 15, 1977.
Tape 176
Schuman, Mary
Lebanese shopkeeper. Interviewed by Steve West, October 24, 1976.
Tape 177
Schuman, Mary & Nuhad
Lebanese shopkeeper and homemaker. Interviewed by Sheree Scarborough, March 15, 1977.
Tape178-179
Serna, Manuel
Mexican-American bar owner. Interviewed by Joel Cryer, January 6, 1977.
Tape 180
Silva, Lucas D.
Mexican-American farmer and shop clerk. Interviewed by Roy Banda, March 21, 1977.
Tape 181
Soto, Felipa
Mexican-American homemaker. Interviewed by Lila Martinez, July 12, 1977.
Tape 182
Spears, Clem
Black chicken raiser farmer. Interviewed by Dee Azadian, February 8, 28, 1977.
Tape 183-184
Strawn, Beatrice
Homemaker. Interviewed by Dee Azadian, October 20, 1976. Tape
185
Tamayo, Encarnacion
Mexican-American shop owner. Interviewed by Dee Azadian, March 7, 1977.
Tape 186
Tamayo, Guadalupe
Mexican-American homemaker. Interviewed by Sheree Scarborough, March 21, 1977.
Tape187
Tannas, Mary
Lebanese storekeeper. Inrerviewed by Dee Azadian, September 27, 1976.
Tape 188
Thompson, Bernice
Black cafe owner. Interviewed by Robert Thompson, August 27, 1976.
Tape 189
Villalpando, Julian
Mexican-American farmer. Interviewed by Roy Banda, March 2, 1977.
Tape 190
Walker, George III
Store owner of an old family. Interviewed by Dee Azadian, October 14, 1976.
Tape 191
Waller, Bettie
Established family. Interviewed by Pam Brady and Bill Phillips, September 13,
October 6, 14, 1976. Tapes 192-194
Waller, Joe
Postman. Interviewed by Gary Albright, October 15, 1976. Tapes
195-196
Ward, George Leroy
Farmer. Interviewed by Dee Azadian, October 20, 1976. Tape197
Warren, Leyland
Black compress worker. Interviewed by Addison Downey, February 8, 1977.
Tape 198
Webb, Alma
Shop owner. Interviewed by Dee Azadian, November 5, 1976. Tape
199
Webb, Berry
Shop owner and farmer. Interviewed by Robert Thompson, October 5, 1976.
Tape 200
Whitehead, Florence
Farmer. Interviewed by Dee Azadian, September 28, October 7, 22,
December 3, 1976, May 24, September 11, 1977. Tapes 201-211
Whitmore, Eugene
Printing business. Interviewed by Bill Phillips, September 16, 23, 1976.
Tapes 212-213
Whitmore, Lois
Discusses Lockhard Historical Society Trust. Interviewed by Dee Azadian, February 1977.
Wills, Geoffrey
Black cotton gin porter. Interviewed by Dee Azadian, August 10, 12, 30, 1976,
September 15, 1976. Tapes 214-215
Wilson, Maurice
Black civic worker. Interviewed by Judith Eakin, January 10, 1977.
Tape 216
Young, Ruth
Teacher. Interviewed by Bill Phillips, August 18, 1976. Tape
217
Bryan - College Station
In 1982 the Historical Committee of the City of College Station approved a $6,000
grant for a history graduate student, Debbie Parks, so that she could write a Master's thesis on the history
of the city. Unless stated, all interviews are by Debbie Parks, transcribed and open. In
addition, some interviews were held with Bryan residents, and are transcribed and open. Also
consult Descendants of Pioneers of Central Texas.
Anderson, D. A.
College Station Councilman 1957-1963; College Station Mayor 1966-1971. Details
council and mayoral terms in office. Discusses rapid growth of the city. September 22, 1983. 87 pages.
Anderson, Frank G.
College Station Mayor 1940-1942. Described community before incorporation and events
that took place during his administration. March 23, 1983. 17 pages.
Bonnen, C. A. and Mrs.
College Station Councilman 1971-1973 and A&M Consolidated High School Board
1944-1959. Discussed the development of the education program in College Station and the incorporation
of College Station. Interviewed by Deborah C. Parks, March 25, 1983. 35 pages.
Burgess, Herschel
President of Oakwood Realty, past president of Chamber of Commerce, and a director
of College Station State Bank. Explained the physical environment of College Station before incorporation.
March 16, 1983. 49 pages.
Crawford, Charles
College Station Councilman 1943-1946. Actions taken by the city officials during his
term in office. March 24, 1983. 45 pages.
Jones, Luther and Mrs.
College Station Councilman 1939 discusses the incorporation of College Station and
the beginning of the city, March 25, 1983. 27 pages.
Krenek, Herman
Long time resident describes early Czech settlement (Shiloh) and the beginnings of
College Station. April 28, 1983. 53 pages.
Turner, Ples
First black postal carrier in Bryan, Texas in 1955. Bryan city councilman,
1976-present. Discusses discrimination and Civil Rights. Interviewed by Allison Seale, March 21, 1985. 13 pages.
White, J. O.
Long time resident discusses early history of College Station, its relationship to
Texas A&M University, and the black community. July 11, 1983. 33 pages.
Decendants of Pioneers of
Central Texas
These interviews concern the settlement and growth of central Texas and especially
Bryan/College Station from about 1900 to the 1940's. Participants have various backgrounds and occupations
and they discuss topics such asrace relations, politics, farming, transportation, industry, and changes at
Texas A&M. All interviews are transcribed and open.
Addicks, John H.
Life as a farmer and teacher in Brenham from the 1910's to the 1970's. Interviewed by
Charles Weiss, July 30, 1976. 14 pages.
Anderson, D. A.
Mayor of College Station (1966 - 1971) discusses city from 1930's. Interviewed by
Jerry A. Nickerson, April 3, 1975. 17 pages.
Blasdel, Joe and Lena
Ft. Bend County from the 1910's to present. Interviewed by S. Craig Wright, March 17,
1975. 27 pages.
Box, Freda
Growing up and farming in Bryan area in 1920's. Interviewed by Nancy A. Heuber,
April 4, 1976. 15 pages.
Bryan, Mrs. Travis
Wife of the grandson of the founder of Bryan relates several anecdotes describing
life in Bryan since the 1910's. Interviewed by Marty Romero, April 15, 1976. 24 pages.
Bryan, Travis B. Jr.
Great grandson of the founder of Bryan explains his ancestry and settling of town.
Interviewed by Paul Lippincott,March 30, 1975. 3 pages.
Caddess, Mrs. Harvey
Role of parents and grandparents in settling Texas and life in Bryan since 1920's.
Interviewed by John Friedli, May 12, 1975. 26 pages.
Carnes, Dona Coulter
Parents settling in Bryan in the 1860's and life as young girl from 1880's.
Interviewed by Penny Knodel, March 24, 1975. 17 pages.
Cole, Noah C.
Experiences as farmer in Brazos County from 1920's. Interviewed by Debbie Forster,
spring 1975. 10 pages.
Daniel, W. C. Jr.
Impressions of a black man in Bryan/College Station from 1930's to the present.
Interviewed by Terry Hanger, March 11, 1975. 12 pages.
Dulaney, Louie P.
Early years of College Station from shortly after annexation in 1938. Interviewed by
Pam Garner, spring 1975. 10 pages.
Duller, Nelson M.
Dr. Duller sketches his involvement with A&M as a student in late 1940's and as
a professor of physics from 1962 to the present. Interviewed by Scott Logan, spring 1976. 15 pages.
Edge, Mrs. Harry
Life in Bryan from 1910's to 1940's, describes teaching on the Pierce ranch from
about 1917 to 1922. Interviewed by Gloria A. Schisvo, spring 1976. 10 pages.
Hardee, Sparkee M.
Owner of Sparkee's Pizza from 1973 to about 1978 traces changes in Bryan/College
Station from the late 1950's. Interviewed by Bruce F. Welch, April 1976. 17 pages.
Hoppess, Coulter
Bryan/College Station lawyer discusses Bryan from 1920's, including impact of WWII,
integration and agricultural technology. Interviewed by John O'Hara, March 30, 1976. 20 pages.
Jackson, Grace
Life as "Mom" to 900 Aggies during 1920's. Interviewed by Jim Crisp and
Adela Lopez, March 24, 1975. 14 pages.
Kidd, Harry L.
Assistant Dean of Graduate School discusses early life and development of A&M
from late 1930's to present. Interviewed by Mark Burnett, March 23, 1976. 28 pages.
Krobot, Frank
Farming in Caldwell area from 1940's. Interviewed by Sharalynne Hester, spring 1976.
9 pages.
Lampo, Sam J.
Son of Italian immigrant describes life in Dallas and Bryan from 1900 to present;
farming, Italian relations discussed. Interviewed by Jeff Hough, spring 1976. 14 pages.
Lancaster, Mary
Life of parents and grandparents in Beaumont area, development of Bryan/College
Station since 1950. Interviewed by spring 1976. 5 pages.
Lawrence, John M. Jr.
Life in Bryan about 1910, including farming, social life and growth of the city.
Interviewed by John C. Greve, May 4, 1975. 16 pages.
Logan, Robert
Professor of Geology and Geophysics (1967 - ) describes changes at Texas A&M
since 1939. Interviewed by Donald Dornstadter, spring 1976. 5 pages.
Luther, O. L.
Chief of Police at Texas A&M discusses role of campus police and changes in
Bryan/College Station since 1946. Interviewed by Gary Warrick, April 1, 1976. 6 pages.
Monyoya, Samuel
Events in his and parents' lives in Deweyville and Bryan from 1930's. Interviewed by
Jim Crisp and Adela Lopez, May 3, 1975. 11 pages.
Moore, Bertha
Anecdotes concerning growth of Bryan from 1900. Interviewed by Larry W. Kruse, April
15, 1976. 17 pages.
Moorehead, Tommye Lee
Her ancestors' involvement in growth of Bryan/College Station, and recent changes in
city's development. Interviewed by Roger C. Ferguson, April 1, 1976. 35 pages.
Peters, D. L.
Changes in agriculture, transportation and business in Bryan since 1910. Interviewed
by Carl Barfield, March 11, 1975. 13 pages.
Potts, Eris
Teaching at Bryan H.S. during the 1930's, and the impact of the Depression and WWII.
Interviewed by Jim Copeland, March 13, 1975. 19 pages.
Powell, Mrs. C. O.
Transportation, education, and cotton mills in Hearne and central Texas since 1930's,
and the effects of the Depression. Interviewed by Mike Stevens, March 25, 1975, 17 pages; and by Carey
Weber, April 15, 1976. 11 pages.
Presnal, Majorie
Farm life in Brazos County from 1910's to 1930's and teaching during the Depression.
Interviewed by Darlene Baker, April 26, 1976. 11 pages.
Richardson, Hazel
Head librarian of the Bryan Public Library in 1960's and 1970's traces the history of
library and Bryan/College Station. Interviewed by Janet Koehler, March 25, 1976. 17 pages.
Skrabanek, Robert L.
Childhood in Snook and life at Texas A&M as student and professor from late
1930's to present. Interviewed by Val Brysinski, April 26, 1976. 12 pages.
Soslik, Mrs. Joe
Describes settlement in Ennis after immigrating from Czechoslovakia. Interviewed by
Tony Govednik, April 2, 1975. 9 pages.
Spearman, Lob
Local realtor and politician traces economic and business growth from 1959.
Interviewed by Randy West, April 9, 1976. 14 pages.
Taylor, Irene
Traces ancestors' settlement from Scotland to Tennessee and various parts of Texas
and girlhood in Thornton in 1920's. Interviewed by Lanie Holder, February 15, 1975. 11 pages.
Taylor, Clem
Briefly describes induction and service in WWI. Interviewed by Lanie Holder,
February 15, 1975. 1 page.
Williams, Manford
Describes farming and race relations in the Richmond area since 1910. Interviewed by
JamesSebesta, spring 1975. 17 pages.
East Texas Oral History Consortium
These interviews concern many subjects in east Texas history, including the founding
of Tyler State College, early days at Texas A&M, farmers from Nacogdoches fighting in WWI, and a
history of the railroad from the turn of the century. All are transcribed, open, and bound
in a five volume set.
Ammons, Jim M
Farmer from Nacogdoches relates his exploits in France and Germany during WWI.
Interviewed by Bobby Johnson, April 25, 1975. 26 pages.
Beckworth, Lindley
Texas state senator from 1965 to the mid 1970's who sponsored the bill to establish
Tyler State College describes his participation in the project. Interviewed by Harold Allen, August 12,
1975. 5 pages.
Bell, Henry M. Jr.
Describes the role of the Tyler State College Educational Foundation, Incorporated.
Interviewed by Harold Allen, October 20, 1975. 4 pages.
Bullock, Frank
Combat in the final months of WWI and relations with the French in 1919. Interviewed
by Bobby Johnson, March 21, 1975. 18 pages.
Camp, Norman L.
The development of Commerce, Texas from the turn of the century, his childhood and
life experiences. Interviewed by Corrine Crow, December 2, 1974, and February 18, 1975. 83 pages.
Crawford, W. R.
Fighting in France in WWI. Interviewed by Bobby Johnson, April 11, 1975. 20 pages.
Crosby, George T.
Duty and experiences in the Air Service at Ellington Field, Houston, during WWI.
Interviewed by Bobby Johnson, March 14, 1975. 23 pages.
Estill, Mary
Daughter of the former president of Sam Houston State University describes father's
presidency, school life and Huntsville circa 1910. Interviewed by Stewart Allen, May 7, 1975. 16 pages.
Loftis. Harry
Discusses organization of Tyler State College. Interviewed by Harold Allen, October
8, 1975. 14 pages.
McRenzie, H. J.
Role as member and past chairman of the Tyler State College Board of Regents in the
1970's. Interviewed by Harold Allen, October 21, 1975. 17 pages.
Partin, George B.
Induction and service in the Navy during WWI and prevalent political viewpoints
during the war. Interviewed by Bobby Johnson, April 11, 1975. 17 pages.
Plummer, Roger
Extensive history of the railroad from the 1920's. Interviewed by Corrine Crow,
February 20 and May 1, 1975. 92 pages.
Reavley, Thomas
Working in central Texas coal mines prior to war and involvementin WWI as company
commander. Interviewed by Bobby Johnson, March 21, 1975. 16 pages.
Rothe, Hans H.
Corps life at A&M from 1911 to 1917. Interviewed by David Chapman, July 8,-1974.
30 pages.
Thornton, M. K.
Faculty, athletics, building of Kyle Field and other events from 1911 to 1945 at
Texas A&M. Interviewed by David Chapman, July 2, 1974. 57 pages.
Traux, Bruce
Student life at Texas A&M immediately prior to WWII and experiences in the
Pacific during the war. Interviewed by David Chapman, July 7, 1974. 36 pages.
Williamson, Billy
Smith County judge since the mid-1970's explains his efforts in the Texas legislature
to establish Tyler State College. Interviewed by Harold Allen, August 5 and September 30, 1975. 138 pages.
Lignite Mining in Texas
These interviews concern the Rockdale mines from 1900 to the 1920's. Common topics
include relations with Mexican miners, life in the coal mining community, and some mention WWI and the
Depression. All participants were interviewed by William Childs, and they are transcribed and open.
Anonymous
The closing days of the Vogel mine and later strip mining in that area.
August 9, 1977. 27 pages.
Beathard, Flossie Yoakum
Childhood in a mining town around 1900 and a detailed discussion of the commissary.
August 9, 1977. 26 pages.
Cooke, William H.
The growth of Rockdale with particular detail to holidays and celebrations.
August 22, 1977. 16 pages.
Garcia, Augustine C.
Life as a Mexican miner in the Vogel mines about 1900. August 19, 1977. 32 pages.
Lorenz, Gus, Louise and Willie
Two granddaughters and one grandson of the founder and owner of the Vogel mine
describe Vogel's early efforts at building the mining town around 1900. August 10, 1977. 36 pages.
Ordones, Ruth Mendoza
Description of her childhood at the Hohn Beneva mine about 1925. August 23, 1977. 23 pages.
Ugalde, Thomas Ramirez
Life as a coal miner at the La Recluta mine around 1903. August 15, 1977. 33 pages.
Urban Planning in Texas
The project was conceived and initiated by Robert Cornish, Associate Professor of
Urban and Regional Planning atTexas A&M. He received grants from the Texas chapter of the American
Planning Association and assistance from his department in the late 1970's and since then has interviewed
almost seventy individuals who have been influential in the planning of Austin, Houston, Ft. Worth, Corpus
Christi, Galveston, El Paso and San Antonio. All tapes are being transcribed, are open, and
unless stated, Robert Cornish conducted the interviews.
Also contact: Professor Gordon Echols, who has video tapes concerning architecture
restoration and the San Antonio River Walk, and Dr. Wolfgang Roeseler, who possesses tapes concerning
urban planning in his personal collection.
Anderson, Bill
Former Director of Planning in Corpus Christi discusses the history of planning in
that city since the 1930s. May 29, 1982. 29 pages.
Anjomani, Ard
Professor at University of Texas-Arlington discusses planning education at that
institution. June 19, 1987. 9 pages.
Ashcroft, Robert
Former Chairman of San Antonio Planning Commission discusses individuals and events
in local planning history. April 5, 1985.
Bartz, Joan
Austin Planning Advocate. Former administrative assistant to Travis County
Commissioner discusses organizing and assuming the first presidency of Austin Neighborhood Council and her
role in the Austin Tomorrow Plan. January 9, 1981. 22 pages.
Bender, Ralph
Former Planning Commissioner of San Antonio discusses early years of planning in that
city, relationship of city government to State Highway Commission, and subdivision practices and
development. March 28, 1987.
Black, Alan
Professor of Planning, University of Kansas, discusses his career at Harvard,
Cornell, and University of Texas. July 24, 1987. 33 pages.
Bradford, Bart
Head, Planning Division, Carter and Burgess, discusses planning work for his firm for
the Ft. Worth area. Interviewed by Carl Crawley. December 30, 1980. 15 pages.
Burroughs, Roberta
Chief of Houston Planning Department discusses urban renewal and housing development.
June 26, 1987.
Butler, Evelyn
Senior Planner, Austin Planning Department. Leading expert on subdivision ordinances
and zoning reviews that topic from the 1950's to the present. January 9, 1981. 34 pages.
Butler, Kent
Former professor at the University of Texas, and now an officer with Lower Colorado
River Authority, discusses planning program at the University. July 4, 1987.
Carter, Gene President, Carter and Burgess.
Specialist in the development of north central Texas examines his firm's role in
contract planning for Ft. Worth-Dallas area. Interviewed by Carl Crawley. December 30, 1980.
Chow, Joe
Division Chief of Advanced Planning for Houston discusses past and current planning
procedures and projects. June 12, 1987.
Coker, Michael
Officer in Planning Division of Dallas discusses his administrative style and
approach to planning in that city. February 27, 1987.
Cunningham, Anne
Wife of Jonathan Cunningham discusses his career as Planning Director of El Paso and
President of Southwest Planners Group. March 15, 1985. 12 pages.
Davis, Dorris
Former Manager of Community and Environmental Planning, HGAC, and now a consultant,
discusses planning in Houston. March 13, 1984.
Davis, Mike
Environmental Planner at Houston Metro discusses his position and various Metro
projects. June 26, 1987.
Dodds, Bill
Former Planning Commissioner in San Antonio reviews the needs and events in planning
process in that city. March 29, 1987.
Ellifrit, Ralph
Planning Director for Houston, 1930's to 1960's. The first planner for the city
discusses developing the freeway concept, loop system, and relationship with Highway Department.
January 15, 1981. 25 pages.
Garcia, Efraim
Former Director of Department of Planning and Development discusses his job in
Houston. June 26, 1987. 30 pages.
Geisel, Paul
Professor of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Texas at Arlington,
discusses the academic program. June 19, 1987. 14 pages.
Gerlach, Rick
Former Deputy for Development Coordination, Houston, examines planning by the mayor's
office during the late 1970's. January 15, 1981.
Goldsteen, Joel
Professor of Urban and Regional Planning at University of Texas at Arlington
discusses academic program. June 19, 1987. 15 pages.
Gunning, Michael
Senior Planner, Planning Department, Corpus Christi discusses his career and the
city. May 29, 1982. 34 pages.
Hamlyn, Ed
Employee of Planning Department in El Paso discusses the city. March 15, 1987. 23 pages.
Hamlyn, Debbie Mession
Community Development Administrator in El Paso discusses her career. March 15, 1987. 12 pages.
Hartman, Glen
Former Planning Commissioner for San Antonio discusses his role in planning of that
city. March 27, 1987.
Hedrick, Roger
Planning Director in Galveston discusses history of that city. Interviewed by L.
Britt Dodd, March 16, planning in 1984. 12 pages.
Henry, Vernon and Mary Lou
Past presidents of Texas chapter of American Planning Association. Discussion of
planning in Houston and conducting public hearings on zoning in which his life was threatened. January
16, 1981. 37 pages.
Hinojosa, Jesus
Professor of Planning and Texas A&M discusses academic program. July 29, 1987. 24 pages.
Hunter, Robert
Former Planning Director of San Antonio discusses planning in that city. July 24, 1987.
Jackson, Walter
Official with Chamber of Commerce in Galveston discusses history of planning in that
city. Interviewed by L. Britt Dodd, March 14, 1984. 5 pages.
Jones, Roscoe
Current Planning Director, Houston, examines declining power of the director in the
city and shift of influence to the mayor's office. January 15, 1981. 30 pages.
Kahn, Terry
Chairman of planning program at the University of Texas discusses the planning
curriculum at that institution. July 4, 1987.
Knickerbocker, Tom
Executive Director, Austin Development Authority, 1975 - 1980, examines relationship
between the Development Authority and the city and power struggle over zoning and federal funds.
Interviewed by Erik Norgello. January 8, 1981. 37 pages.
Leipaiger - Pearce, Hugo
Chairman, Department of City Planning, University of Texas, during the 1940's and
1950's. Discussion of growth and development of department and planning in Austin area. January 1981. 26 pages.
Lillie, Richard
Former Planning Director, Austin, reviews programs of department from point of view
of a municipal department head. January 9, 1981. 29 pages.
McClendon, Bruce
Former Senior Planner of Corpus Christi, Planning Director of Galveston, Beaumont,
and Ft. Worth discusses planning in those cities. Past President of American Planners Association.
Interviewed L. Britt Dodd, March 2, 1984, 32 pages, and by Robert Cornish, August 4, 1986. 30 pages.
McGraw, Joseph
First Head of Texas A&M Planning Department discusses early years in the late
1950s. October 9, 1985. 14 pages.
McPherson, Robert
Director of Planning, Texas, discusses the role of the state. Interviewed by
Kent McLemore, May 1, 1984. 11 pages.
Mahoney, Mike
Career as city planner in Austin from 1953 to 1958, Yuma and Phoenix, Arizona and
Ft. Worth during the 1960s, and since then at East Texas State University. February 23, 1986. 38 pages.
Martin, Winston
Director of Development Agency in San Antonio discusses that city's role in urban
renewal and the agency's relationship to planning department. March 27, 1987.
Moncevais, Emil
Interviewed by Lance Freeman. Senior Planner for Fort Worth discusses city.
March 15, 1984. 19 pages.
Neiderauer, Tom
Program Manager for Urban Design and Environmental Programs for Dallas discusses
planning in that city. December 26, 1980. 21 pages.
Noe, Darrell: see Ondrejas, Stephen
Ondrejas, Stephen (and Darrell Noe)
Former Planning Director, 1978 - 1981 (and current Industrial Development
Coordinator), for Ft. Worth. Examination of problems, issues, and future plans for the city and area.
Interviewed by Karl Crawley. December 29, 1980.
Osborne, Hoyle
Planning Director, Austin, during the 1950's and 1960's. Description of issues,
problems, and accomplishments during his tenure, and the first comprehensive plan for the city. August
1982. 34 pages.
Parsons, Robert
Former Planning Director in El Paso discusses planning during the last 30 years.
Interviewed by Ed Hamlyn, September 4, 1986. 27 pages.
Polnau, Luther
Principal Planner, Department of Planning discusses that topic for Austin. November
1, 1986. 13 pages.
Powell, Cathrine
Professor at Trinity University, describes urban renewal in San Antonio since the
early 1960s. Interviewed by Ken Beckman, April 6, 1984. 32 pages, and by Robert Cornish, March 17, 1985. 55 pages.
Raia, Johnny
Public Information Officer, Houston Department of Planning and Development, relates
history of planning and his role in Houston. June 26, 1987.
Rolseler, Wolfgang
Professor of Urban Planning at Texas A&M discusses his career. August 7, 1987. 25 pages.
Rosenbloom, Sandra
Professor of Urban Planning at the University of Texas discusses her projects and
planning education in the state. August 8, 1987. 12 pages.
Shanahan, John
Planning consultant. Former aide to Governor Preston Smith for planning, head of
State-Local Relations office, director of planning programs at Texas Southern University, discusses
government's role in planning. June 12, 1987.
Sheveland, Bill
Co-worker with Marvin Springer in Dallas, discusses planning in that city. February
22, 1986. 25 pages.
Snyder, Wayne
Urban planning consultant, and former Industrial Development Coordinator for Ft.
Worth, describes planning the Dallas-Ft. Worth airport. Interviewed by Karl Crawley. December 30, 1980.
Standerfer, Norman
Planning Director for Austin discusses planning in that city. November 21, 1986. 25 pages.
Springer, Marvin
Pioneer planner, examines his role in the development of planning in the state since
the 1920's. Assumed responsibility for the draft of "Planning in Dallas" with reviews of other
cities where his firm has been active, i.e., Galveston. Interviewed by Karl Crawley. December 23, 1980.
Stowers, Kevin
Director of Urban Studies Department, St. Edward's University, discusses problems of
development in Austin. January 8, 1981. 13 pages.
Sweeney, Don
Former Interim Dean, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, and Head of
Department of Urban and Regional Planning, discusses academics at Texas A&M.
Townsend, Marvin
City Manager for Laredo discusses the planning program for that city and for Corpus
Christi. Interviewed by Dorothy Victor, March 12, 1984. 37 pages.
Valencia, Nestor
Planning Director for El Paso discusses that city. November 8, 1985. 14 pages.
Wegner, Robert
Associate Professor of Urban and Regional Planning at the Institute of Urban Studies,
University of Texas-Arlington, discusses academics. February 23, 1986. 14 pages.
Wetzel, Tom
Landscape architect and planner, discusses development projects in Austin. January
11, 1981. 15 pages.
Wheeler, Sterling
Staff Planner, Department of Planning, Dallas, examines history and development of
the department. Interviewed by Karl Crawley. January 2, 1980. 12 pages.
Willhite, Leon
Assistant Director of Planning for Texas discusses state planning. April 2, 1984. 38 pages.
Texas Miscellaneous Collection
Brown, Stephen G.
Former General Manager of the Lower Colorado River Authority, impact of it on economy and
power supply of Austin and area. Interviewed by grandson, Stephen Brown, October 24, 1981. 14 pages.
Corrigan, Dean
Dean, TAMU College of Education and member of H. Ross Perot Commission. See Texas
A&M University Collection, General History of the University.
Coughlin, Walt
U.S. Secret Service. See Vietnam Generation
McRae, Duncan
Bus Police officer, Fort Worth, Texas. See Vietnam Generation
Pieratt, William "Bill" H.
Former Texas State Representative from Giddings, Lee County, district 57, from the
late 1950's to the early 60's and Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture discusses Texas politics from the
Truman to Johnson eras. Involved in the Rural Electrification Association, the first Equal Rights
Committee of Texas, and the Texas Agricultural Products (TAP) program. Appointed by President Carter to the
Farmer's Home Administration. Interviewed by Tina Melcher, November 16, 1985. 14 pages.
Seymour, Sam K. Jr.
Born in 1895 in Columbus examines his life, especially banking, the San Bernard
Electric Co-op and Lower Colorado River Authority. Interviewed by self, November 1, 1983. 18 pages.
