Audio recording of an interview with Mark Phillips as he shares the story of his initiation into the world of libraries. Delve into the details of Mark's unique journey, exploring the factors that led him to pursue a career in libraries and the milestones that shaped his professional trajectory.

Podcast produced by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) that features an interview with Bryan Lovelace, Adjunct Professor in UNT's Department of Behavior Analysis and Director of Texas Behavior Services. Susan and Bryan discuss media bias, what it means to live in a "post-truth" society, and how we can practice critical thinking in our everyday lives.

Podcast produced by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) that features an interview with German historian Anette Isaacs. Susan and Anette discuss the contributions of Bertha Benz to the German automotive industry.

Audio recording of an interview with Emily Akers as she shares her fascinating journey into the world of libraries. Starting in 12th grade with volunteer work at a public library, Emily's passion for libraries grew through roles such as Teen Advisory Board member and paid employee at the Fruitvale Public Library in Florida. Explore what inspired her to pursue librarianship and how she landed at UNT.

Audio recording of an interview with Pilar Baskett as she tells the intriguing story of her librarian career. Starting as a student worker at Texas State University, Pilar shares her experiences of transitioning into a full-time role at Texas A & M University's reference desk in the special collections department. Dive into Pilar's academic journey, including her pursuit of the music library science program at UNT, and discover the harmonious blend of student and employee life at UNT Libraries.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Charles Johnson. Johnson joined the Navy as soon as he finished high school in 1943. After training at Farragut, he was assigned to USS Colorado (BB-45). He boarded the Colorado in time for the Marshall Islands campaign and was still aboard for the Mariana Islands campaign. He was aboard when Colorado got hit by shore batteries off Tinian and kamikazes off Leyte. His duty station was in a bloier room or a powder room so he was well below decks at the time of these incidents. He was still aboard during the Okinawa campaign and the surrender ceremony in Tokyo Bay. He also describes being in a typhoon. Johnson was dicharged in March, 1946 and went to work for the Rock Island Railroad. Johnson describes his experiences around his Honor Flight in May 2011.

Audio from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Author's Luncheon with Dr. C. Eve Lincoln. The first part of the audio is an extended introduction to the author while the later half is Dr. Lincoln's speech.

Audio from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The first recording is a compilation of random clips of audio featuring: an interview on The Dallas Morning News with a health inspector over the food conditions within convention centers; a conversation between two radio hosts comparing the cost of public transportation around the world to those found in Dallas; Dallas City Council members arguing over the distribution of convention tickets to different local areas; a community member being interviewed by a radio host about trying to getting approval from the federal government to fund a public trolley system in Dallas; and, someone talking about how the great accommodations within the Dallas Convention Center. The second clip is of author Margaret Walker Alexander talking about the inspiration for her book to an enraptured audience.

Audio from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters of a random assortment of jazz and blues instrumental music.

Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The audio is of author Gwendolyn Brooks reading poetry for an audience at Tarrant County Junior College South Campus (now Tarrant County College).

Audio from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The audio is of a variety of pop and Broadway songs including: "Billie Jean and "Bad" by Michael Jackson; "On Broadway" by The Drifters; "There's No Business Like Show Business" from There's No Business Like Show Business; "I Hope I Get It" and "One" from A Chorus Line; and "Walk Him Up The Stairs" from Purlie; among others.

Audio from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The audio is the sixth track from the Hip Hop Broadway album: "One" from the Broadway musical "A Chorus Line."

Audio from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The audio is the seventh track from the Hip Hop Broadway album: "Walk Him Up The Stairs" from the Broadway musical "Purlie."

Audio from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The audio is the eighth track on the Hip Hop Broadway album: "Down Home" from the Broadway musical "Purlie."

Audio from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The audio is the eleventh track on the Hip Hop Broadway album: "Hello, Dolly" sung by Ella Fitzgerald.

Audio from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The audio is the twelfth track on the Hip Hop Broadway album: "There's a Stranger in Town."

Audio from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The audio is the thirteenth track on the Hip Hop Broadway album: "Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope" from the Broadway musical of the same name.

Audio from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The audio is the fourteenth track on the Hip Hop Broadway album: "Fighting for Pharaoh" from the Broadway musical Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope.

Audio from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The audio is the 16th track on the Hip Hop Broadway album: "Hell No" from the Broadway musical "The Color Purple."

Audio from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The audio is the 17th track on the Hip Hop Broadway album: "Summertime," sung by Kathleen Battle.

Audio from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The audio is the first track in the Hip Hop Broadway CD: "Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson.

Audio from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The audio is the second track on the Hip Hop Broadway album: "Bad" by Michael Jackson.

Audio from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The audio is the third track on the Hip Hop Broadway album: "On Broadway" by George Benson.

Audio from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The audio is the fourth track on the Hip Hop Broadway album: "There's No Business Like Show Business" from the musical of the same name.