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Oral History Interview with Raymond Tavary, April 25, 2002 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Raymond Tavary, April 25, 2002

Interview with Raymond Tavary, a flight engineer in the Marine Corps during WWII. He answers questions about his job in the military and what life was like during the war.
Date: November 27, 2004
Creator: Sheldon, Jessica & Tavary, Raymond
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Gilbert Johnston, November 26, 2004 transcript

Oral History Interview with Gilbert Johnston, November 26, 2004

Interview with Gilbert Johnston, an electronics technician for submarines during the Vietnam War years. Johnston answers questions regarding how he got involved in the Navy and his volunteering to join a submarine crew. Though he never saw combat during the war he says his submarine was a "fleet missile nuclear submarine" assigned to the USS Tecumseh.
Date: November 26, 2004
Creator: Johnston, Daniel & Johnston, Gilbert
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Matthew Richards, November 26, 2004 transcript

Oral History Interview with Matthew Richards, November 26, 2004

Interview with Matthew Richards, a telephone specialist in the US Army. He answers questions about his life in the military.
Date: November 26, 2004
Creator: Johnston, Daniel & Richards, Matthew
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Eric Suggs, April 2, 2002 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Eric Suggs, April 2, 2002

Interview with Eric Suggs, an avionics systems expert in the US Air Force. He describes his observations on life in Saudi Arabia.
Date: November 24, 2004
Creator: Gace, Michael & Suggs, Eric
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Eric Suggs, April 2, 2002 transcript

Oral History Interview with Eric Suggs, April 2, 2002

Interview with Eric Suggs, an avionics systems expert in the US Air Force. He describes his observations on life in Saudi Arabia.
Date: November 24, 2004
Creator: Gace, Michael & Suggs, Eric
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with James H. Gilbert, February 4, 2004 (open access)

Oral History Interview with James H. Gilbert, February 4, 2004

Interview with James H. Gilbert, a member of the 1st Airborne Cavalry, 82nd Airborne Division during the Vietnam War. Gilbert gives lengthy answers and descriptions concerning his time in Vietnam, action he saw, weaponry, etc. Gilbert also shares some memorable stories, and his feelings towards the war as it was happening and in hindsight.
Date: November 24, 2004
Creator: Gilbert, Matthew & Gilbert, James H.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Jeffrey Gill, November 16, 2004 transcript

Oral History Interview with Jeffrey Gill, November 16, 2004

Interview with Jeffrey Gill, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force who served as a staff sergeant from 1995-2002 in Korea and Saudi Arabia. Gill describes his time as a hazmat technician, as well as the most and least memorable moments of his military career.
Date: November 16, 2004
Creator: McBride, Angelo & Gill, Jeffrey
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Brinton Cate, April 11, 2001 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Brinton Cate, April 11, 2001

Interview with Brinton Cate, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps who served in World War II from Jackson, Michigan. Cate describes his time as a corporal with the military police and how he was on Iwo Jima when the atomic bomb was dropped, as well as seeing the aftermath at Nagasaki.
Date: November 6, 2003
Creator: Campbell, Justin L. & Cate, Brinton
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Jerry L. Campbell, November 6, 2003 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Jerry L. Campbell, November 6, 2003

Interview with Jerry L. Campbell, a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War from Houston, Texas. Campbell describes his experiences in the war as a Chinook helicopter mechanic and the time his helicopter was shot down.
Date: November 6, 2003
Creator: Campbell, Justin & Campbell, Jerry L.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Jerry L. Campbell, November 6, 2003 transcript

Oral History Interview with Jerry L. Campbell, November 6, 2003

Interview with Jerry L. Campbell, a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War from Houston, Texas. Campbell describes his experiences in the war as a Chinook helicopter mechanic and the time his helicopter was shot down.
Date: November 6, 2003
Creator: Campbell, Justin & Campbell, Jerry L.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Johney L. Harvey, November 30, 2001 transcript

Oral History Interview with Johney L. Harvey, November 30, 2001

Interview with Johney L. Harvey, a radio operator on a cargo ship during the Korean War. Harvey responds to questions concerning his service such as why he joined the Navy, training on the ship, life aboard the ship, etc. He goes on to talk about his work for KTRH radio station in Houston and later DuPont.
Date: November 30, 2001
Creator: Flores, Jessica & Harvey, Johney L.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Alstern L. Reick, November 27, 2001 transcript

Oral History Interview with Alstern L. Reick, November 27, 2001

Interview with Alstern L. Reick, an electrician in the US Navy during WWII. He answers questions about his life in the military and his experiences abroad.
Date: November 27, 2001
Creator: Evans, Celeste & Reick, Alstern L.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Sam Hughes, November 15, 2001 transcript

Oral History Interview with Sam Hughes, November 15, 2001

Interview with Lieutenant Sam Hughes, an engineer in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Hughes goes into great detail about his experiences early on in Vietnam, including hitchhiking to Saigon after their paperwork was lost; he also answers questions and explains how his life was when he returned home from the war. Hughes ends by commenting on the current war going on in Afghanistan.
Date: November 15, 2001
Creator: Evans, Celeste & Hughes, Sam
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Gina Aldaco, Shauna Prentiss, Chrissa Cotten & Michele Sobotik with the Lee College mascot]

Photograph of 4 women dressed in red shirts and jeans, standing with someone in a 'Rooty Rebel' mascot costume. Back of photo reads, "The Lee College yell leaders and mascot are a common sight, not only at Lee College volleyball and basketball contests, but also at special events throughout the community. Seated from left are Gina Aldaco and Shauna Prentiss, both of Baytown. Standing from left are Chrissa Cotten of Highlands, MIchele Sobotik of Baytown and 'Rooty' Rebel. The yell leaders and 'Rooty' invite Lee College fans to join them for the basketball team's home opener at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, vs. defending conference champion Kilgore College. / 11-4-99"
Date: November 4, 1999
Creator: Lee College
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with James A. Hill (open access)

Oral History Interview with James A. Hill

Interview with James A. Hill, an engineer in the US Army. He answers questions about his time in the military.
Date: November 4, 1992
Creator: Shirley, David & Hill, James A.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with James A. Hill transcript

Oral History Interview with James A. Hill

Interview with James A. Hill, an engineer in the US Army. He answers questions about his time in the military.
Date: November 4, 1992
Creator: Shirley, David & Hill, James A.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Stephanie Jones with Students]

Photograph of a Lee College volleyball player Stephanie Jones (left), crouching down to talk with a group of young students at Walden Oak School identified as Cullan Sayers, Roland Valentine, Danny Authement, and Cody King.
Date: November 23, 1989
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cheerleaders with Elementary Students]

Group portrait of Lee College cheerleaders in uniform with three Stephen F. Austin Elementary students and their principal, Sandra Northcutt (center, back), while visiting the school as part of an anti-drug program. They are posing outside of a cinder-block building in three rows, with the elementary students kneeling in the front, a middle row of cheerleaders leaning forward with their hands on their knees, and the rest standing in the back row. They are identified left-to-right: (front) Hope Dammon, Robyn Beck, Brook Barefoot; (middle) Nelda Navar, Tricia Dammon, Stacey Mlcak, Karlin Thomson; (back) Shonda Montgomery, Tim Bailey, Sandra Northcutt, Emmett Pumphrey, Rhonda Flewellen, Imelda Munoz.
Date: November 16, 1989
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ellis Montet and Scott Schneider on Basketball Court]

Photograph of two men in wheelchairs shaking hands in the middle of a basketball court, identified as Ellis Montet (Lee College basketball coach), left, and Scott Schneider (a former gold medalist in the Disabled Olympics), who has a basketball and a gym bag on his lap. Their one-on-one game was an event sponsored by the Disabled Student Services Organization as part of the Celebration of Abilities Day.
Date: November 6, 1989
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Vivian Blevins and Robert Gillette Reviewing Notes]

Photograph of Vivian Blevins (right) holding up a steno pad and pointing at something for Robert Gillette (left) to read. They are standing in front of a painting hung on a wall. Printed on back: "Lee College President Vivian Blevins and Port of Houston Commissioner Robert Gillette evaluate the success of a recent tour of the Port of Houston conducted for participants in the Lee College Leadership Program."
Date: November 5, 1989
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Honorary Degree Recipients, 1988.

Photograph of three men in mortarboard caps and gowns standing in front of a brick wall, along with two women standing in front of them. Printed text on the back: "Honorary degree recipients at Lee College's convocation are Reggie Brewer, president and chief executive officer of Baytown State Bank; Victoria Taylor Walker, community leader and teacher; T. Barney Gray, member of the first LC class; Wilhelmina Delco, state representative; and Ed Watson, state representative. Ms. Delco was also guest speaker for the event."
Date: November 10, 1988
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

President, Vivian Blevins hangs a painting by Shirley Koenig

Photograph of two women hanging a painting, standing on either side of it.
Date: November 23, 1987
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Clifford Warren, November 10, 1987 transcript

Oral History Interview with Clifford Warren, November 10, 1987

Interview with Clifford Warren, a veteran of World War II spending 3 1/2 years in captivity following the Battle of Corregidor. Warren answers many questions regarding his participation in World War II and shares his experiences of being held prisoner in Japanese prison camps.
Date: November 10, 1987
Creator: Mayo, Martha & Warren, Clifford
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History

Jesus Gonzalez, second from left, veteran of the Mexican Revolution visits with friends and family at Lee College reception held in his honor, with him are Berkley Albion Cumbie III and Pete and Lupe Alfaro

Photograph of a man being honored for his military service in the Mexican Revolution.
Date: November 1987
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History