Oral History Interview with Floyd Cox, February 7, 2022 transcript

Oral History Interview with Floyd Cox, February 7, 2022

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Floyd Cox concerning his recollections about the Great Depression and his life as a child during World War II. He recalls the family raising a victory garden and his participation in scrap iron drives. He also tells of the patriotism that existed in the United States and of being subjected to various forms of propaganda.
Date: February 7, 2022
Creator: Cox, Floyd
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Floyd Cox, February 7, 2022 transcript

Oral History Interview with Floyd Cox, February 7, 2022

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Floyd C. Cox. He tells of organizing a group of volunteers to establish a formal oral history program. Cox also shares the growth of the program from an unorganized collection of less than 200 oral histories in 1999 to an organized and diversified collection of over 5000 stories in 2022. He tells of the progression from analog tape recordings to digital recordings and the advancement of making the collection available to the public through an online digital archive.
Date: February 7, 2022
Creator: Cox, Floyd C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Alumni Spotlight #5: Origins of UNT's Multicultural Center with Elliotte Dunlap transcript

Alumni Spotlight #5: Origins of UNT's Multicultural Center with Elliotte Dunlap

Podcast produced by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) that features an interview with UNT Alumnus Elliotte Dunlap, co-founder of both the UNT Multicultural Center and the mentorship program A Few Good Men. Susan and Elliotte discuss his family's history with UNT, the formation of the Multicultural Center, and the importance of multicultural groups in student development. Elliotte's work with A Few Good Men is also discussed.
Date: October 7, 2020
Creator: University of North Texas. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Alumni Spotlight #10: Music Promotion in the Age of Streaming with Azim Rashid transcript

Alumni Spotlight #10: Music Promotion in the Age of Streaming with Azim Rashid

Podcast produced by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) that features an interview with UNT Alumnus Azim Rashid, Senior Vice President and Head of Urban Promotion at Columbia Records. Susan and Azim discuss his experiences in the music industry through his presence in the rap group NEMESIS, and through working at various major record labels. They also discuss his role as former Entertainment Director of the University Program Council at UNT.
Date: April 7, 2021
Creator: University of North Texas. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Jenn Washburn's Odyssey: A Library Career Unveiled] transcript

[Jenn Washburn's Odyssey: A Library Career Unveiled]

Audio recording of an interview with Jenn Washburn as she unveils the intriguing story of her journey into the world of libraries. From the origins of her library career to the pivotal moments that inspired her path, Jenn shares insights into her professional odyssey. Explore the motivations that led her to pursue a career in libraries and gain valuable perspectives on the evolving landscape of library science. This interview provides a unique glimpse into Jenn Washburn's enriching experiences and contributions to the library community.
Date: August 7, 2023
Creator: Washburn, Jenn & Wilson, Sara
System: The UNT Digital Library