During the 1980's Terry Anderson
began research on the 1960s. He, and some students, began conducting interviews
with individuals who were instrumental during the period from Kennedy to
Watergate. The following interviews concern a number of issues: civil rights,
anti-war movement, women's liberation, student demonstrations and protests. For
Vietnam topics also consult Military History. Most interviews have been transcribed
and all are open.
Adams, Jim
Southern Baptist minister discusses the effect of the
Civil Rights Movement on Southern Baptist Churches. Interviewed by Matthew
Moran, April 20, 1993. One tape. Indexed.
Baer, Judith
Faculty member in the Political Science Department at
Texas A&M University discusses the feminist movement. Interviewed by Matt W.
Spahn, November 17, 1989. One tape. Indexed.
Cauley, Carey
Bryan, Texas resident talks about his life, racism and the
civil rights movement. Interviewed by Danny West, April, 1991. One tape.
Indexed.
Corbett, Robert
Also see Military History. Regional Coordinator of the
Vietnam Veterans Against the War for five-state area of Minnesota, Iowa, North
Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana. Discussed strategies, FBI infiltration of
their group,and the Winter Soldier Hearings in Detroit. Opinions on the impact
of VVAW. Interviewed by Chuck Corbett, March 20, 1986, 23 pages.
Coughlin, Walt
Former member of the United States Secret Service. In
Vietnam on three occasions between 1965-7 to protect Vice-president Hubert
Humphrey. Discussed strategies used in protection, involvement in the Secret
Service, technological advances, and perceptions of political positions.
Interviewed by Cristi Wonderly, April l9, 1986, 13 pages.
Curti, Merle
Frederick Jackson Turner Chair of American History at the
University of Wisconsin, 1940s to 1968, discussed student activism and protests
at the University of Wisconsin during the 1960's, McCarthyism at Berkeley
andWisconsin during the 1950's, historians at Harvard in the 1920's (where he
was a graduate student) and his views on major changes in the history
profession. Interviewed by Terry Anderson, May 29, 1986.
Davenport, Manuel M.
Describes the 1960's counterculture and the social
movements at Colorado State University. Interviewed by Stephen Woods, December
3, 1990. One tape. Indexed.
Doan, Rick
Refugee of the Vietnam War, describes the fall of Saigon,
childhood home, and the capture and placement of his father in a concentration
camp. Narrates his family's escape to Thailand and America and the pending
release of his father, who remains in Vietnam. Interviewed by Darren Rudolph,
March 27, 1986. 21 pages.
Franks, Lawrence
Dean of Men from 1964-1977 at the University of Texas
talks about the student protest movement. Interviewed by Scott Chancellor,
April, 1993. Two tapes. Indexed.
Gay, Vergel Lee Jr.
Architect discusses black awareness in the late 1960's and
early 1970's at Texas A&M University. Interviewed by Juan Ramirez, May 2,
1994. One tape. Indexed.
Gregory, Jane
Life in the 1960's with reference to student protest
movements, Vietnam, and women's rights. Interviewed by Molly Aldrich, December
7, 1990. One tape. Indexed.
Hatfield, Mark O.
United States Senator talks about the Vietnam war, the
protest movement, and his opposition to the war. Interviewed by Marty Weber,
March 18, 1991. One tape. Indexed.
Henh, Cheng
Graduated from the Lycee Sisowath and the National
Business College in Phnom Penh in late 1930's. Vice President of the National
Assembly, and President of Cambodia in 1960's. Evades questions about
US-Cambodian relations; numerous anti-communist statements. Interviewed by
Christine Corn, November 26, 1982. 6 pages.
Hickman, Larry
Life at Hardin-Simmons University and his thoughts on the
1960's movements. Interviewed by Kelly Wood, December 6, 1990. One tape.
Indexed.
Hoover, Larry
Professor of Criminal Justice at Sam Houston State
University who worked as a police officer for the Lansing, Michigan Police
Department. Crowd control and changes in police behavior in campus
demonstrations during the 1960s, especially at Michigan State University.
Interviewed by Stephen O. McNair, November 15, 1984. 17 pages.
Johnson, Scherry F.
Discusses the women's movement. Interviewed by Brenda
Nulty, May 3, 1990. One tape. Indexed.
Kinross-Wright, John
Director of Texas Institute for Mental Sciences, 1967.
Commissioner for Mental Health for Texas, 1967-1970, and expert in chemotherapy
and hallucinogenic drugs. Psychiatrist for Timothy Leary, comments on the impact
of drugs on mental health and society. Interviewed by Steve Langsdorf, December
4, 1981. 13 pages.
Kniffin, John W.
Vietnam, 1965-8, and later Texas State Coordinator for the
Vietnam Veterans Against the War. Tried for conspiracy during the Republican
National Convention of 1972 and was acquitted. Opinions on war, infiltration of
VVAW by the FBI. Interviewed by Jan Smith Goodwin, April 13, 1986. 13 pages.
McElroy, Hugh
Insight to the early and current role of African Americans
at Texas A&M University. Interviewed by Angela Greff, May 5, 1994. One tape.
Indexed.
McRae, Duncan Bus
Retired Ft. Worth police officer discusses the changes
occuring in law enforcement from 1959-1985, including racial and sexual
discrimination, police brutality, official police policy, and the law.
Interviewed by John M. Bruce, November 15, 1985. 22 pages.
Minke, Gary
Peace Corps volunteer in La Paz, Bolivia from 1964 to
1966. Interviewed by Mike Pinkus. Indexed.
Morrison, Sterling Jr.
Played guitar for the Velvet Underground, a rock 'n' roll
band during the 1960s and early 1970s. Interviewed by Karl Pallmeyer, November
8, 1984. 24 pages.
Nuckols, Dr. Tom
Professor at Austin College, Sherman, Texas, discusses his
involvement with the North Carolina Volunteer's program in the early 1960's,
which attempted to help poor blacks and integrate local schools. Examines the
projects, results, and difficulties they encountered in their work for civil
rights. Interviewed by Mary Lou Mauro, November 8, 1985. 10 pages.
Pekema, George Allen
Recalls experiences while following the 1960's
counterculture. Interviewed by Stephanie Lawson, April 28, 1991. One tape.
Indexed.
Ragland, John Sr.
Perspectives of the Civil Rights Movement during the
1960's. Interviewed by Marck McCall, April 29, 1993. One tape. Indexed.
Rodriguez, Pete L.
Discusses Bryan, Texas' Hispanic community from the 1920's
- 1980's with special reference to the treatment of Hispanic students in the
public school. Interviewed by Peter Rodriguez. December, 1989. One tape.
Indexed.
Rostow, Walt W.
Former National Security Advisor for President Lyndon
Johnson discusses issues of the Vietnam war. Interviewed by Albert LaMore, May
2, 1986. 7 pages.
Saranello, Joseph
Organizer and leader of an ad hoc committee against the
Vietnam War at Southwest Texas State University. Emphasis on organizing the
movement, response from the administration, and repression ofstudent opinions.
Currently a Houston lawyer and member of the National Lawyer's Guild and the
American Civil Liberties Union. Interviewed by Stephanie D. Rock, October 28,
1985, 20 pages, and also by Mark Rudolph, November 11, 1985, 26 pages.
Stock, Wendy
Doctor of Clinical Psychology talks about feminism in the
1990's and her experiences as a sex therapist. Interviewed by Kristine
Aschenbeck, December 1, 1992. One tape. Indexed.
Teel, John
Officer at the U.C. Berkeley Police Department, discusses
the changes in the police department and tells about the demonstrations that
went on at Berkeley during his career. Interviewed by Terry Anderson, July 18,
1985. 30 pages.
Troy, Mark
Former Peace Corps volunteer to Thailand talks about
American student protests in the 1960's, the Vietnam war, and Thailand.
Interviewed by Marshall McInnis, May 12, 1993. One tape. Indexed.
Walker, Donald R.
State Department official, Vietnam. See Military History.
Wiginton, Martin
Member of "the Movement" during the 1960's
discusses social activism, civil rights, and anti-war demonstrations in Texas,
especially in Austin. Highlights involvement in student and antiwar
organizations at the University of Texas. Interviewed by Shawn Raborn, November
9, 1985. 82 pages.