Oral History Interview with Guthrie O'Donnell, May 22 2012 transcript

Oral History Interview with Guthrie O'Donnell, May 22 2012

Interview with Guthrie O'Donnell, a rancher.
Date: May 22, 2012
Creator: Roberts, Kenneth D. & O'Donnell, Guthrie
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Dick Turner, May 15 2012 transcript

Oral History Interview with Dick Turner, May 15 2012

Interview with Dick Turner, a cedar chopper.
Date: May 15, 2012
Creator: Roberts, Kenneth D. & Turner, Dick
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Lee McKinnerney, May 22 2013 transcript

Oral History Interview with Lee McKinnerney, May 22 2013

Interview with Lee McKinnerney, a cedar chopper.
Date: May 22, 2013
Creator: Roberts, Kenneth D. & McKinnerney, Lee
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Alice Oestrick, May 21 2013 transcript

Oral History Interview with Alice Oestrick, May 21 2013

Interview with Alice Oestrick, a cedar chopper.
Date: May 21, 2013
Creator: Roberts, Kenneth D. & Oestrick, Alice
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Earleen Simons, May 24 2013 transcript

Oral History Interview with Earleen Simons, May 24 2013

Interview with Earleen Simons, wife of a cedar chopper.
Date: May 24, 2013
Creator: Roberts, Kenneth D. & Simons, Earleen
System: The Portal to Texas History

Conversation about Serwa Dzong, part 1

Dorji and Tashi Dorji, residents of Dukti village, discuss Serwa Dzong, an abandoned fortress outside Dukti village (about two hours walking). They describe how Serwa Dzong looked before it was covered by trees, and the security features: one before entering, and another after reaching the courtyard. There were two water resources next to the Dzong which are no longer visible today. They also discuss a fight between Serwa Dzong and Tshong Tshongma.
Date: May 24, 2022
Creator: Tshewang, Tashi
System: The UNT Digital Library

Conversation about the naked dance festival

Dorji and Tashi Dorji, residents of Dukti village, discuss the naked dance festival of Dukti village. They explain that little is known about this festival, including when it began. In the past, leaders like Tshong Tshongma Lopen and local police have tried to stop it due to the nudity. However, after the attempts to stop the festival, snakes would spring out in large numbers across the village and their crops were affected. Now, it takes place on the 10th day of the fifth month in the Bhutanese calendar.
Date: May 24, 2022
Creator: Tshewang, Tashi
System: The UNT Digital Library
Episode 44: Chinese Food in the U.S. & Asian American Heritage with Dr. Paul Leung transcript

Episode 44: Chinese Food in the U.S. & Asian American Heritage with Dr. Paul Leung

Podcast produced by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) that features an interview with Dr. Paul Leung, Professor Emeritus in the College of Health & Public Service at UNT. Susan and Dr. Leung discuss his background as a Rehabilitation and Disability Psychologist, and the importance of looking at psychology from a multicultural perspective. They also discuss the contributions of Asian American communities and the history of Chinese food in the United States.
Date: May 27, 2020
Creator: University of North Texas. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Alumni Spotlight #1: Catching the Eyeball Killer & Founding Cassaro Winery with John Matthews transcript

Alumni Spotlight #1: Catching the Eyeball Killer & Founding Cassaro Winery with John Matthews

Podcast produced by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) that features an interview with UNT Alumnus John Matthews, Executive Director of the Community Safety Institute (CSI) and founder of the Cassaro Winery. Susan and John discuss his experience as a former Dallas police officer, and his role in catching the Eyeball Killer. They also discuss John's motivation behind opening the Cassaro Winery in 2019.
Date: May 6, 2020
Creator: University of North Texas. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Alumni Spotlight #11: Finding Inspiration and Healing in Music with Jeff Coffin transcript

Alumni Spotlight #11: Finding Inspiration and Healing in Music with Jeff Coffin

Podcast produced by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) that features an interview with UNT Alumnus Jeff Coffin, Grammy-winning saxophonist and member of many notable projects, including the Dave Matthews Band. Susan and Jeff discuss his history with music, inspiration he receives from teaching at Vanderbilt University’s Blair School of Music, and his other creative endeavors, such as photography and the creation of children's books. Jeff also plays the tárogató live during the podcast.
Date: May 5, 2021
Creator: University of North Texas. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
System: The UNT Digital Library

Personal narrative about Buddha Gaya, part 2

Mrs. Humchung is one of the oldest people living in Thragom village. She describes her pilgrimage to Buddha Gaya, a Buddhist temple in Bihar, India. They stayed in the way in the open fields on their way to Buddha Gaya by truck. Others took Ngultrum 700 for their trip to Buddha Gaya. From Trashigang district, they took a Bhutanese truck through Rangiya, Hasimara, and Siliguri on the way.
Date: May 29, 2022
Creator: Tshewang, Tashi
System: The UNT Digital Library

Conversation about Dukti Lhakhang

Dorji and Tashi Dorji, residents of Dukti village, discuss the history of the Dukti Lhakhang. A lhakhang is a religious structure used for housing sacred objects and performing rituals, often built in a geographically or spiritually significant location. This site was originally known as Dukti Tsebrang because it was too small to be called a lhakhang. They explain that the statue of Buddha, mural painting on the wall, and giant pillars were all added during the renovation. The head carpenter was Tshong Tshongma Lopen; he was guided by another carpenter Namgay Tshering. At that time, there were only twelve households in Dukti village. They collectively sponsored the construction.
Date: May 24, 2022
Creator: Tshewang, Tashi
System: The UNT Digital Library

Conversation about Serwa Dzong, part 2

Dorji and Tashi Dorji, residents of Dukti village, discuss Serwa Dzong, an abandoned fortress outside Dukti village (about two hours walking). They explain that no one is sure when it was originally built, and now only ruins remain to tell its existence. They say it was used as a checkpoint in ancient times to collect taxes from merchants passing through Bhutan into the Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh, India. Now, there is a makeshift police checkpoint next to the ruins, erected during the COVID-19 pandemic to keep watch on trespassers.
Date: May 24, 2022
Creator: Tshewang, Tashi
System: The UNT Digital Library

Conversation about annual feast offerings, part 2

Conversation about the annual feast offering, started around 50 years ago. They discuss how the community shares the duties of organizing, preparing, and funding the annual feast. They describe how the practice of Zhakchang, where people gather to finish the leftover wine from ritual ceremonies, was a common feature of any ritual. Zhakchang also gives an opportunity to those households who couldn’t come to the ritual. It is an avenue where a missed opportunity for one neighbor to take part in a neighbor's ritual ceremonies. In this recording, each sponsor discusses who is going to be the leader in the next feast offering, and how cash and extra rations should be used.
Date: May 26, 2022
Creator: Tshewang, Tashi
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Frances Hubble Kaiser, May 17, 2010 transcript

Oral History Interview with Frances Hubble Kaiser, May 17, 2010

Interview with Frances Hubble Kaiser, a former Kerr County sheriff and justice of the peace from Kerrville, Texas. Mrs. Kaiser discusses about how she was elected as sheriff, including her views on law enforcement and justice. She also describes some of the honors she received over the years, including being chosen for the "Women in Power" program in 1999.
Date: May 17, 2010
Creator: Leonard, Julie Mosty; Collins, Francelle Robison & Kaiser, Frances Hubble
System: The Portal to Texas History
[From Student Assistant to Department Head: Mary Ann Venner's Library Journey] transcript

[From Student Assistant to Department Head: Mary Ann Venner's Library Journey]

Audio recording of an interview with Mary Ann Venner, conducted by Sara Wilson, as Mary shares her remarkable journey from being a student assistant at the circulation desk in Willis Library at UNT to becoming a department head. Gain insights into Mary's motivations for pursuing a career as a librarian, her experiences at UNT, and the milestones that led her to a leadership role. Discover the valuable perspectives and reflections of Mary Ann Venner as she discusses her career path, the impact of obtaining a Master's degree, and her plans for retirement.
Date: May 1, 2023
Creator: Venner, Mary Ann & Wilson, Sara
System: The UNT Digital Library

Conversation about Ladam rituals in Dukti village

Tashi Dorji and Dorji Phuntsho discuss the different rituals performed in Dukti village related to Ladam involving restricting both locals and outsiders from visiting the mountain Tshong Tshongma between plantation and harvesting of crops. The entry to Tshong Tshongma closes on the 10th day of the third month of the Tibetan calendar. If someone does enter this area during the restricted months, it brings heavy rain, winds, and landslides to the area.
Date: May 21, 2022
Creator: Tshewang, Tashi
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of Tshong Tshongma pilgrimages, part 1

Tashi Dorji describes a pilgrimage to Tshong Tshongma and the surrounding area. Tshong Tshongma is a sacred mountain and a local deity in Eastern Bhutan. Over 4000 meters in elevation, it is accessible only four months per year due to local customs. He states that Tshong Tshongma is king amongst the worldly deities, wrathful in nature. He describes landmarks seen on the way to Tshong Tshongma, including a rock symbolizing the riding horse of Tshong Tshongma Lopen, Buddhist scriptures, a stupa, a treasured hole, a golden table, a door to the sky, a monastery of monks, and a meditation place of Guru Rinpoche. Travelers offer libations twice per day to have nice weather during pilgrimages.
Date: May 23, 2022
Creator: Tshewang, Tashi
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of Tshong Tshongma pilgrimages, part 2

Tashi Dorji describes a pilgrimage to Tshong Tshongma and the surrounding area. He discusses a biography of Tshong Tshongma Ney (the religious site) which was taken by the people of Bonglang village (Tawang District, Arunachal Pradesh, India) for reception purposes but never returned. It says there is a garden of Tshong Tshongma at the base of Dukti village with fruits, betel leaves, betel nuts, and other plants which only those who are about to die can reach. He explains that the deity behind the Jomo is Tshong Tshongma. If someone has lost one’s life force, it can be retrieved from the devil with the help of Jomo.
Date: May 23, 2022
Creator: Tshewang, Tashi
System: The UNT Digital Library

Historical narrative about Tshong Tshongma, part 2

Tshong Tshongma is a sacred mountain and a local deity in Eastern Bhutan. Over 4000 meters in elevation, it is accessible only four months per year due to local customs. Mr. Lama Tshering describes how Tshong Tshongma got its current palace after Tshong Tshongma was deceived by Samye Paygi Gyelpo when Guru Rinpoche called all the deities to the allocated respective palace.
Date: May 26, 2022
Creator: Tshewang, Tashi
System: The UNT Digital Library

Historical narrative about Tshong Tshongma, part 1

Tshong Tshongma is a sacred mountain and a local deity in Eastern Bhutan. Over 4000 meters in elevation, it is accessible only four months per year due to local customs. Mr. Lama Tshering describes how Tshong Tshongma got its current palace after being deceived by Samye Paygi Gyelpo when Guru Rinpoche called all the deities to the allocated respective palace.
Date: May 26, 2022
Creator: Tshewang, Tashi
System: The UNT Digital Library
Willis Conover interviewed by Scott Morrison for the Mutual Radio Network transcript

Willis Conover interviewed by Scott Morrison for the Mutual Radio Network

Scott Morrison interviews Willis Conover for the Mutual Broadcasting System
Date: May 1969
Creator: Morrison, Scott
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with James E. Nugent, May 10, 2019 transcript

Oral History Interview with James E. Nugent, May 10, 2019

Interview with Cal "Skip" Trammell and Nan Nugent-White about their father James E. (Jim) Nugent who served as a member of the Texas House of Representatives from 1961 to 1979 and was elected to the Texas Railroad Commission for sixteen years.The interview details his upbringing, education, career as an attorney, navy service as a pilot in World War II, and family memories. Photos and documents relating to the interview follow the transcript text.
Date: May 10, 2019
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Flory, Bonnie Pipes; Trammell, Cal & Nugent-White, Bilie Nan Noreen
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Elaine Carol Haufler Scogin, May 3, 2011 transcript

Oral History Interview with Elaine Carol Haufler Scogin, May 3, 2011

Interview with Elaine Carol Haufler Scogin, the descendant of German immigrants, from Kerrville, Texas. Mrs. Scogin talks about her family's German heritage, her husband's service in World War II, local places and people, and her work as a secretary/bookkeeper/office manager for well known Kerrville businesses.
Date: May 3, 2011
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Stephens, Louis & Scogin, Elaine Carol Haufler
System: The Portal to Texas History