Oral History Interview with James Wright, November 21, 2017 (open access)

Oral History Interview with James Wright, November 21, 2017

Transcript of an interview with James (Bud) Wright, an entomologist and inventor who has several patents. He received a PhD in Medical Entomology from Texas A&M in 1963 and worked in the field of printentomology. He specialized in neurohormonal mechanisms of metamorphosis and reproduction in economically damaging arthropods. He led the program that led to the eradication of the boll weevil. Married to Judy Wright, the two had a blended family of two sons, two daughters, and many grandchildren. The interview covers his family history, education and research, enjoyment of bass fishing, and ranching of cows and calves in retirement. Copies of photos are included at the end of the transcript.
Date: November 21, 2017
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Flory, Bonnie Pipes & Wright, James Elbert
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with James Wright, November 21, 2017 transcript

Oral History Interview with James Wright, November 21, 2017

Interview with James (Bud) Wright, an entomologist and inventor who has several patents. He received a PhD in Medical Entomology from Texas A&M in 1963 and worked in the field of printentomology. He specialized in neurohormonal mechanisms of metamorphosis and reproduction in economically damaging arthropods. He led the program that led to the eradication of the boll weevil. Married to Judy Wright, the two had a blended family of two sons, two daughters, and many grandchildren. The interview covers his family history, education and research, enjoyment of bass fishing, and ranching of cows and calves in retirement.
Date: November 21, 2017
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Flory, Bonnie Pipes & Wright, James Elbert
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Rattler (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 52, No. 5, Ed. 1 Tuesday, November 21, 1967 (open access)

The Rattler (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 52, No. 5, Ed. 1 Tuesday, November 21, 1967

Bi-weekly student newspaper from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas that includes campus news along with advertising.
Date: November 21, 1967
Creator: St. Mary's University (San Antonio, Tex.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Steer (U. S. S. Texas), Vol. 8, No. 20, Ed. 1 Saturday, November 21, 1936 (open access)

The Texas Steer (U. S. S. Texas), Vol. 8, No. 20, Ed. 1 Saturday, November 21, 1936

Weekly newspaper of the U.S.S. Texas that includes news and information of interest to crew members.
Date: November 21, 1936
Creator: Texas (Battleship)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Daily Hesperian (Gainesville, Tex.), Vol. 27, No. 212, Ed. 1 Tuesday, November 21, 1905 (open access)

The Daily Hesperian (Gainesville, Tex.), Vol. 27, No. 212, Ed. 1 Tuesday, November 21, 1905

Daily newspaper from Gainesville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: November 21, 1905
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Ferris Wheel (Ferris, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 35, Ed. 1 Friday, November 21, 1930 (open access)

The Ferris Wheel (Ferris, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 35, Ed. 1 Friday, November 21, 1930

Weekly newspaper from Ferris, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 21, 1930
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lone Star Lutheran (Seguin, Tex.), Vol. 51, No. 11, Ed. 1 Friday, November 21, 1969 (open access)

Lone Star Lutheran (Seguin, Tex.), Vol. 51, No. 11, Ed. 1 Friday, November 21, 1969

Student newspaper from Texas Lutheran College in Seguin, Texas that includes news of interest to students and staff along with advertising.
Date: November 21, 1969
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History