Oral History Interview with Oscar H. Mauzy, October 23, 1978 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Oscar H. Mauzy, October 23, 1978

Interview with Democratic Attorney-Senator Oscar H. Mauzy from Dallas, Texas. In the interview, Mauzy discusses his experiences as a member of the Second Special Session of the Sixty-fifth Legislature. He also expresses his personal views on Proposition 13 in California, ad valorem taxation, the roles of Speaker Bill Clayton and Governor Dolph Briscoe, election year politics, the Senate caucus, repeal of sales tax on residential utility bills, increase in inheritance tax exemptions, taxation of agricultural and timber land, homestead exemptions for the elderly, and the Peveto Bill.
Date: October 23, 1978
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Mauzy, Oscar H.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with David Allred, October 25, 1978 (open access)

Oral History Interview with David Allred, October 25, 1978

Interview with Democratic representative and political journalist David Allred from Wichita Falls, Texas. In the interview, Allred discusses his experiences as a member of the Second Special Session of the Sixty-fifth Legislature. He also talks about his personal views on issues such as Proposition 13 in California, treasury surplus, the repeal of sales tax on residential utility bills, the increase in inheritance tax exemptions, taxation of agricultural and timber land, initiative-referendum, the Peveto Bill, the formation of the "Filthy Fifty", the Sam Houston Caucus, and the House Study Group. Allred also comments on Governor Dolph Briscoe, Speaker Bill Clayton, and Lieutenant Governor Bill Hobby
Date: October 25, 1978
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Allred, David
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Portrait of Couple]

Photograph of a couple seated on a wooden bench together. The man, James Lee Marvin Alexander, is wearing a dark suit and patterned bow tie; the woman, Mrs. Alice E. Alexander the daughter of Fred Moore, is wearing a light-colored dress and has her hands folded in her lap.
Date: 1978-10~
Creator: McAdams, Arthur C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Wilfred Bain, December 12, 1978 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Wilfred Bain, December 12, 1978

Interview with Wilfred Bain, dean of the North Texas State University School of Music from 1938-1947, concerning his experiences in the establishment of the NTSU School of Music as one of national prominence. Bain discusses his education and musical background, his appointment as chairman of the Department of Music, the establishment of the NTSU School of Music and his appointment as dean, the establishment of the jazz program, and his appointment as dean of the School of Music at Indiana University. He also comments on President W. Joseph McConnell, Silvio Scionti, Floyd Graham, Mary McCormic, Helen Hewitt, Walter Robert, Ralph Daniel, and the "Aces of Collegeland."
Date: December 12, 1978
Creator: Myers, Marceau & Bain, Wilfred C. (Wilfred Conwell), 1908-1997
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Walter H. Hodgson, November 17, 1978 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Walter H. Hodgson, November 17, 1978

Interview with Walter Hodgson, a retired university professor-administrator and former dean of the North Texas State University School of Music, concerning his experiences as dean of NTSU School of Music. Hodgson discusses his early years at NTSU, the development of the jazz program, and his appointment as dean. He also comments on the following people: Silvio Scionti, Mary McCormic, George Morey, Frank McKinley, Wilfred Bain, Lloyd Hibberd, Helen Hewitt, Harry Parshall, Frank Mainous, Maurice McAdow, Ralph Daniel, Walter Robert, Floyd Graham, and John Haynie.
Date: November 17, 1978
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E.; Myers, Marceau & Hodgson, W. H. (Walter H.)
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Frank H. King, December 12, 1978 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Frank H. King, December 12, 1978

Interview with Frank H. King, a United States Marine Corps veteran from Shamrock, Texas. King discusses his experiences as a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese during World War II after his cruiser, the USS Houston, was sunk off the coast of Java in 1942.
Date: December 12, 1978
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & King, Frank H.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library