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Oral History Interview with Howard Okon, November 7, 2013

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Interview with Howard Okon, a businessman and LGBT community activist from Dallas, Texas. Okon discusses founding the Dallas Tavern Guild, running gay bars in the 1970s, coming out, drug use, political allies, vandalism and raids, changes in patronage, the current state of Texas gay bars, the AIDS epidemic, the impact of social media on the scene, the Dallas dance hall ordinance, activism, and generational differences.
Date: November 7, 2013
Creator: Castillo, Vogel & Okon, Howard
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

Oral History Interview with Gary G. Olp, August 7, 2019

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Transcript of an interview with Gary Olp, an architect and the founder of GGO Architects (the first green architecture firm in Dallas). He discusses how he became involved in sustainable architecture and with LEED rating systems, as well as his community outreach activities related to various green practices.
Date: August 7, 2019
Creator: Stark, Johnnie & Olp, Gary Gene
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

Oral History Interview with Clarence Shockey, October 7, 1990

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Interview with Clarence Shockey, a farmer and former member of the Civilian Conservation Corps from Ridgeway, Texas, regarding his experiences and memories of participating in the CCC during the Great Depression. It includes an appendix with newspaper clippings about Shockey's efforts to host a reunion.
Date: October 7, 1990
Creator: Dickey, Richard C. & Shockey, Clarence
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

Oral History Interview with Elisabeth Brolin, March 7, 2021

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Interview with Elisabeth Brolin discussing her early life in Switzerland, immigration to the DFW area, journey to becoming a United States citizen, her discovery of her faith and of God, her life as an immigrant in the United States, her social connections, and the concept of the American Dream.
Date: March 7, 2021
Creator: Kvapilova, Katerina & Brolin, Elisabeth
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

Oral History Interview with Mary D. Lankford, June 7, 1992

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Interview with Mary D. Lankford, a librarian and former student of the University of North Texas, then known as North Texas State College. Lankford discusses studying Library Science at UNT, her career as a school librarian, new technological developments in her field, her career as an author, and professional activities.
Date: June 7, 1992
Creator: Dickey, Richard C. & Lankford, Mary D.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Edward C. Fritz, February 7, 1983 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Edward C. Fritz, February 7, 1983

Interview with Edward C. "Ned" Fritz, former president of the Dallas Chapter of the National Audubon Society and an environmental activist from Dallas, Texas. Fritz discusses his environmental activities, and public opinion towards environmental movements throughout the years, include his own opinions about the Army Corps of Engineers.
Date: February 7, 1983
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Fritz, Edward C.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with O. H. "Ike" Harris, September 7, 1979 (open access)

Oral History Interview with O. H. "Ike" Harris, September 7, 1979

Interview with Senator Ike Harris, a Republican Texas state legislator from Dallas, Texas. Harris discusses his experiences attending the 66th Legislative Session of the Texas Senate, including thoughts on Governor Briscoe and Governor Clements, the appropriations bill, tax relief, and public school finance.
Date: September 7, 1979
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Harris, Ike, 1932-
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Oral History Interview with Norman Benedict, May 7, 1996

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Interview with Norman Benedict, a Navy veteran, concerning his experiences as an engineering officer with Submarine Division 46 and Submarine Division 106 in the Pacific Theater while stationed at Pearl Harbor during World War II. Assignment to the USS Cuttlefish, 1941; transfer to the Engineering and Repair Department, Pearl Harbor, 1942, as a division engineer; comments about submarine maintenance, repair, and modernization.
Date: May 7, 1996
Creator: Maglaughlin, Barry & Benedict, Norman
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with John Lowe, Jr., August 7, 1978 (open access)

Oral History Interview with John Lowe, Jr., August 7, 1978

Interview with John Lowe Jr., a Navy WWII veteran from Dallas, Texas. Lowe discusses his experiences aboard the USS Neosho during the attack on Pearl Harbor, including training through the V-6 Naval Reserve Program, assignment to the Neosho, life and work aboard the ship, encountering possible Japanese submarines before the attack, being wounded during the attack and evacuated, recovery, and service afterwards.
Date: August 7, 1978
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Lowe, John, Jr.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library