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Abernethy, Hazel Shelton - (by Bobby H. Johnson), October 11, 1985 -- The experiences of a teen-age girl in Nacogdoches during the 1930's and the 1940's war years as a student at the SFA Demonstration School and SFA. Ms. Abernethy discusses faculty members, Presidents Birdwell and Boynton, and life on the home front. She describes wartime activities including entertainment, transportation, rationing and shortages as seen by high school and college students. [OH-80]
Abernathy, Hazel - November 15, 1974 -- Student life at SFA. (UA-1), [OH-205]. Limited access
Adams, Berdine - (by Bobby H. Johnson), February 10, 1984 -- This history relates very detailed and introspective experiences of a POW in the Philippines and in Japan during World War II. Adams discusses the treatment of prisoners as well as character of the Japanese soldiers and civilians. [OH-61]
Akin, Raymond B . - (by Bobby H. Johnson), August 31, 1983 -- Akin discusses involvement with the Veterans of World War I organization, history of the organization, and benefits for veterans. [OH-51]
Aldridge, Pearl Lilly - June 2, 2000 -- ( AAHP), [OH-115]. Limited access
Aldridge, Pearl - June 20, 2000 -- (AAHP), [OH-137]. Limited access
Alexander, Jerry R. - (by Bobby H. Johnson), March 30, 1985 -- Alexander speaks of his experiences as an East Texan in World War II. He tells of his participation in the D-day invasion and the Battle of the Bulge. [OH-82]
Allen, Oscar - (by Thad Sitton), March 15, 1986 -- [OH-255]
Allen, Oscar - (by Thad Sitton),November 7, 1986 -- [OH-256]
Allen, R. R. - (by Thad Sitton), May 14, 1992 -- [OH-257] .Limited access
Anderson, David "Andy" - (by Laurence Walker), May 30, 1980 -- [OH-185]
Anonymous Ex-student - January 14, 1975 -- Life at SFA. (UA-1), [OH-243]. Limited access
Anonymous Ex-student - December 12, 1974 -- Life at SFA. (UA-1), [OH-242]. Limited access
Anonymous Faculty - October 23, 1974 -- Life at SFA. (UA-1), [OH-240]. Limited access
Anonymous Housemother - December 9, 1974 -- Life at SFA. (UA-1), [OH-241]. Limited access
Ard, H[arold] D. - (by Bobby H. Johnson), December 13, 1985 -- This history discusses playing football for SFA while attending Northwestern State in Natchitoches. Ard talks about working for Pure Oil Company at Van, Texas and his marriage to Mary Alice Birdwell at Tyler, Texas. He speaks of attending SFA and his experiences as Principal at Spring Hill and Lilbert. Ard also recounts county politics, and campaigning for County Clerk and County School Superintendent, including black voters and schools. Also included are his experiences as a Gunner Officer in the Navy during WWII and racial relations in the 1930's and 1940's. [OH-71]
Ashby, Frank - (by Thad Sitton), March 16, 1992 -- [OH-258]
Ashby, Frank - (by Thad Sitton), March 19, 1992 -- [OH-259]
Ashby, Frank - (by Thad Sitton), May 6, 1992 -- [OH-260]
Avery, W.L. and Roy Dudley - (by Robert S. Maxwell), March 15, 1960 -- The Trinity County Lumber Company is discussed, along with recollections about its owner, Stanley Joyce, during the first third of the 20th Century. [OH-20]
Baker, Thomas W. - (by Bobby H. Johnson), August 2, 1974 -- This history relates Baker's experiences as a Nacogdoches Commercial Bank employee during the depression, the role of Nacogdoches banks in the East Texas farming system, personal experiences and the condition of the black man during the depression. [OH-88]
Ball, Billy S. - (by Thad Sitton), May 27, 1992 -- [OH-261]
Barbee, Basil - January 14, 1975 -- (UA-1), [OH-237]. Limited access
Barwick, Mrs. E.D. - November 4, 1974 -- Student life at SFA. (UA-1), [OH-209]. Limited access
Bean, Ferris D. - (by Robert S. Maxwell), August 4, 1964 -- Ferris Bean gives a brief discussion of Dr. Benjamin Franklin Bean, physician and legislator, of Kirbyville, Texas, around the turn of the century. [OH-13]. Transcript only
Beezley, Clarence - (by Thad Sitton), May 1, 1992 -- [OH-262]
Benton, Gale - April 20, 2000 -- (AAHP), [OH-163]. Limited access
Benton, Gale - July 13, 2000 -- (AAHP), [OH-123]. Limited access
Benton, Gale - (by Mark Garner), November 21, 2003 -- (AAHP), [OH-158]. Limited access
Berell, Almeda - (by Juan C. Cordon), December 1, 2003 -- (AAHP), [OH-148]. Limited access
Berry, Mary - (by Raymond L. Berry), July 23, 2000 -- (AAHP), [OH-150]. Limited access
Best, James Albert - (by Thad Sitton), July 8, 1992 -- [OH-263]
Bezanson, Marguerite C.- (by Bobby H. Johnson), February 14, 1986 -- [OH-176]
Bingham, J. Louis - (by Thad Sitton), May 28, 1992 -- [OH-264]
Bird, Ed - (by Robert S. Maxwell), July 1, 1958 -- Bird recalls work routines and activities of various mill workers at the W. T. Carter and Bro. Lumber Company, Camden, Texas, in 1958. [OH-14]. Limited access
Bishop, C.V. (by Thad Sitton), February 14, 1986 -- [OH-265]
Blount, Mrs. G. - October 15, 1974 -- (UA-1), [OH-230]. Limited access
Bolden, Classie - April 29, 2000 -- (AAHP), [OH-164].
Boswell, James - (by Bobby H. Johnson), June 2, 1984 --This history deals primarily with the experiences of Boswell during the Normandy invasion and subsequent hedgerow fighting. There are vivid discussions of the landing, sinking of a troop transport, heavy fighting in the ensuing weeks, German prisoners and reaction to all these events by the French civilians. [OH-62]
Bowlin , James A. - (by Bobby H. Johnson), July 22, 1974 -- Bowlin tells of his experiences as a principal of a rural school in Shelby County during the depression. He discusses how government programs helped to tide people over the rough periods, the economic and political aspects of this time, how conditions began to improve in the mid-1930's and why he left public school teaching. [OH-91]
Bowlin , Juanita - (by Bobby H. Johnson), July 22, 1974 -- Ms. Bowlin discusses her experiences and memories of conditions in Shelby County and how people cared for their families with regard to clothing and food during the depression. She also tells of the impact the depression had upon her in later years. [OH-90]
Boyd, Charles - (by Thad Sitton), April 8, 1992 -- [OH-266]
Boynton, Mrs. Paul - November 2, 1974 -- Life at SFA. (UA-1), [OH-218]. Limited access
Brame, W. S. - (by Robert S. Maxwell) -- Brame describes life in the mill town of Onalaska (Polk County, Texas) during the early part of the 20th century, mill operators, social activities, housing and unions. [OH-15]. Transcript only
Brown, Velma - (by Ada Marie Murray), December 2, 2003 -- (AAHP), [OH-160]. Limited access
Burgess, C. A. - (by Bobby H. Johnson), June 14, 1984 -- Burgess relates training of an Army draftee during World War I; his experiences working in Europe and in the Veterans' Administration Hospital after the war ended. [OH-74]
Burns, Henry H. - (by Bobby H. Johnson), July 25, 1974 -- This history tells of Burns' experiences in Shelby County as a sheriff and grocery store operator during the depression, his views of the election of 1932, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and the Work Progress Administration jobs. He speculates how people would react today (1974) in the event of a similar business or economic failure. [OH-89]
Burrows, Florine Rusche - (by Bobby H. Johnson), September 17, 1983 -- Ms. Burrows discusses background and owners of bus lines, her uncle Monzingo , and her work experiences. She briefly talks of memories of early equipment and salaries. [OH-58]
Burrows, Oran - (by Bobby H. Johnson), July 9, 1983 -- Burrows relates experiences in his flight training, post-war years, and service in the Reserves. [OH-64]
Burton, George - (by Bobby H. Johnson), June 30, 1983 -- Burton speaks of his experiences as a quartermaster during World War I and as a pharmacist and commercial traveler in East Texas, ca. 1930's and 1940's. [OH-3]
Byars, Tony - (by Bobby H. Johnson and Jim Bell), December 10, 1985 -- [OH-175]. Limited access
Carpenter, George - (by Thad Sitton), April 4, 1986 -- [OH-267]
Carpenter, George - (by Thad Sitton), November 8, 1986 -- [OH-268]
Carpenter, Rev. John L. - September 14, 1999 -- (AAHP), [OH-124]. Limited access
Capel, Dr. Robert -November 20, 1974 -- Life at SFA. (UA-1), [OH-227]. Limited access
Cates, Clifford A. - (by Tom McKinney), July 27, 1999 -- [OH-248]
Chambers , Dr. William T. - (by Bobby H. Johnson), July 24, 1974 -- These are the recollections of a SFA faculty member during the depression. Dr. Chambers discusses causes and effects of the depression, the resulting business and farming conditions in Nacogdoches County and how SFA presidents fought to keep the college viable. [OH-92]
Chambers, Dr. William T. - October 14, 1974 -- (UA-1), [OH-229]. Limited access
Cherry, Willard A. - (by Tom McKinney), February 24, 1999 -- [OH-245]
Childers, John Elmer Jr. - (by Bobby H. Johnson), February 7, 1986 -- This history tells of the life experiences of a man growing up in East Texas during the depression of the 1930's. Childers tells of his jobs during the difficult times of the depression and World War II and, finally, a satisfying career in food services at SFA. [OH-84]
Clay, Annie B. - August 11, 2000 -- (AAHP), [OH-140]. Limited access
Cleveland, Nathaniel and Charles D. Williams - July 13, 2000 -- (AAHP), [OH-139]. Limited access
Cockerham, Milo - (by Bobby H. Johnson), June 1, 1984 -- Cockerham briefly discusses a trip to England on the Queen Mary, the country itself and the English people during the war and D-day. [OH-56]
Cockrell, J.R. - (by Thad Sitton), May 15, 1002 -- [OH-269]
Cole, Aubrey - (by Thad Sitton), May 28, 1992 -- [OH-270]
Cole, Jake L. - (by Thad Sitton), July 9, 1997 -- [OH-271]
Cole, M. E. and Robert Pinkston - (by Robert S. Maxwell), April 9, 1954 -- Cole and Pinkston speak of railroad (Houston, East and West Texas) and lumbering history in Shelby County, in the late 19th and early 20th century. [OH-16]. Transcript only
Cole, Walter - (by Thad Sitton), July 9, 1992 -- [OH-272]. Limited access
Collier, H. Z., Jim McKinney, and Gary Mahoney - (by Robert S. Maxwell), July 29, 1964 -- This history discusses operations and activities of the Central Coke and Coal company of Kennard, Texas in the early 1900's to about 1918. [OH-17]. Transcript only
Cotton, Nowell - May 5, 2003 -- (AAHP), [OH-165]. Limited access
Cudlipp, A. E. - (by Robert S. Maxwell), March 8, 1960 -- Cudlipp recalls the founding and operation of the Lufkin Foundry Company of Lufkin, Texas, in the early part of the 20th century. [OH-18]. Transcript only
Davis, Elizabeth - January 10, 1975 -- (UA-1), [OH-208]. Limited access
Davis, W. I. - (by Robert S. Maxwell), March 20, 1956) -- Davis gives a brief history of the Pickering Lumber Company of Shelby County, Texas, during the early part of the 20th Century. He also discusses the mill town of Haslam. [OH-19]. Transcript only
Dean, Ouida Whitaker - (by Ralph W. Steen), July 16, 1988 -- [OH-188]
Denman, Dudley - (by Thad Sitton), January 3, 1986 -- [OH-273]
Denman, Dudley - (by Thad Sitton), January 17, 1986 -- [OH-274]
Dietz, Don - (by Thad Sitton), August 13, 1992 -- [OH-275]
Donegan, Mrs. A.Y. - (by Mrs. Joe Ericson and Mrs. Roy Dean Burk), February 22, 1971 -- First telephone in Nacogdoches. [OH-191]. Limited access
Donnell, George - (by Bobby H. Johnson), August 31, 1983 -- Donnell talks about life in Tennessee and in Washington, D. C. He discusses duties, war activities, veterans and relief commissions. [OH-47]
Dossey, W. W. - October 21, 1974 -- Life at SFA. (UA-1), [OH-204]. Limited access
DuBose, Bert - (by Jim Hudgins), n.d. -- [OH-276]
Dudley, Roy (and W. L. Avery) - (by Robert S. Maxwell), March 15, 1960 -- This history contains recollections about the Trinity County Lumber Company and its owner, Stanley Joyce, during the first third of the 20th Century. [OH-20]. Transcript only
Elliott, Earl - November 13, 1974 -- Life at SFA. (UA-1), [OH-210]. Limited access
Elliott, Mary Alice - October 24, 1974 -- Life at SFA. (UA-1), [OH-223]. Limited access
Engleking, Truman G. - (by Bobby H. Johnson), May 22, 1984 -- Engleking discusses military training and experiences as a member of a weather squadron stationed in Scotland and England during World War II. He tells of activities at glider troop carrier base. [OH-65]
Farr , C. L. - (by Bobby H. Johnson), July 22, 1974 -- Farr discusses the effect the depression had on his business of 13 years, the election of 1932, the WPA (Work Progress Administration) and when things began to improve. [OH-93]
Farr, Exier Lewis - (by Bobby H. Johnson), October 21, 1983 -- [OH-173]
Floyd, Hazel - (by Bobby H. Johnson), March 2, 1984 -- Ms. Floyd recalls her experiences as a teacher at Stephen F. Austin State College. She discusses early days at SFA, faculty members, particularly Dr. Birdwell, students, classroom situations, campus and community life. [OH-48]
Fore, Everett - (by Bobby H. Johnson), May 31, 1983 --This history recounts Fore's experiences during World War I as a sailor aboard the Arizona and while stationed in France. He discusses enlistment and training, daily routines on the Arizona, duties as a mess cook and membership in veterans' organization. [OH-11]
Foster, Rosa - December 2001 -- (AAHP), [OH-125]. Limited access
Foshee, Gladys B. - (by Bobby H. Johnson), July 30, 1970 -- [OH-195]. Limited access
Fox, Dr. Gladys - November 21, 1974 -- Life at SFA. (UA-1), [OH-225]. Limited access
French, Larry A. - (by Bobby H. Johnson), August 31, 1983 -- French discusses training and duties for Company K, 130 Infantry. He also recalls his experiences with the French people, combat, the armistice and veterans organizations after the war. [OH-53]. Limited access
Gale, Edwin - (by Bobby H. Johnson), May 23, 1984 -- The history pertains to Gale's experiences as a naval officer during World War II, with emphasis on the landing at Normandy, June 6, 1944. It mentions evacuation of the wounded and a reunion to be held at Dartmouth. [OH-60]
Gandy, C. W. - (by Thad Sitton), July 10, 1992 -- [OH-277]
Gaston, Ed - November 6, 1974 -- Life at SFA. (UA-1), [OH-217]. Limited access
Gilmore, Raymond - December 9, 1974 -- Life at SFA. (UA-1), [OH-222]. Limited access
Glass, Willie Lee Campbell - (by Bobby H. Johnson), April 2, 1987 -- [OH-170]
Gray, Annie J. - (by Bobby H. Johnson), August 31, 1983 -- Ms. Gray tells about the experiences of a woman in the army during World War I. She discusses activities as a telephone operator in the United States Signal Corps stationed in France and briefly touches on the influenza epidemic and the Veterans of World War I organization. [OH-12]
Greenville, Lester - (by Thad Sitton), January 4, 1986 -- [OH-278]
Griffith, Ralph - (by Bobby H. Johnson), January 25, 1984 -- This history contains a brief discussion on Griffith's background. He discusses experiences in the Navy during and before World War II, describes events on Pearl Harbor Day aboard ship and recalls personal experiences after the war. [OH-50]
Grimes, McNeil Sr. - (by Bobby H. Johnson), September 27, 1984 -- Grimes describes early schools of Nacogdoches County, life in the country, and the city of Nacogdoches before 1920. He mentions memories of World War I and World War II. Grimes also discusses cotton, dairy, and beef cattle farming and cotton gin work, expresses attitudes toward politicians and describes the depression years. [OH-69]
Hallock, Mary E. - (by Bobby H. Johnson), August 1, 1983 -- Ms. Hallock discusses training school and education for nurses, experiences as a nurse during World War I especially during the 1918 influenza epidemic, life after being discharged, and interest in the veterans of World War I organization. [OH-55]
Handcock, Marvin P. and C. J. Smith - (by Robert S. Maxwell), July 30, 1963 -- These are Handcock and Smith's recollections about John Henry Kirby, R. W. Wier, B. F. Bean, and the Wiergate Mill (Newton County, Texas) during the early 1900's. [OH-21]. Transcript only
Handy, Mossey - (by Alex Boles), December 11, 2003 -- (AAHP), [OH-157]. Limited access
Happl, Louis - (by Bobby H. Johnson), June 1, 1984 -- This history relates experiences of a young navy enlistee during World War II. Happl discusses his trip across the Atlantic in a convoy of ships and his service on a hospital ship on D-day. [OH-72]
Harber, Charlie - (by Thad Sitton), February 2, 1992 -- [OH-279]
Harber, Charlie - (by Thad Sitton), February 28, 1992 -- [OH-280]
Harber, Charlie - (by Thad Sitton), March 17, 1992 -- [OH-281]
Harling, Thelma Jagoe - (by Bobby H. Johnson), March 6, 1985 -- These are the reminiscences of a physical education teacher who came to SFA in fall of 1924. Harling recalls other early day faculty members, life in Nacogdoches and at SFA in the 1920's and 1930's, including feelings toward SFA. [OH-78]
Harling, Thelma Jagoe - November 19, 1974 --Life at SFA. (UA-1), [OH-226]. Limited access
Harper, Edward - (by Robert S. Maxwell), August 2, 1958 -- Harper relates some brief memories of logging in East Texas in the first half of the 20th century. [OH-22]. Transcript only
Harris, Al - (by Bobby H. Johnson),June 9, 1983 -- Harris gives an account of his experiences during World War II on shipboard in the Pacific Ocean of Navy enlistee. He discusses battle experiences, his peacetime career in Medical Service Corps, and attitudes toward military service. [OH-79]
Harris, Gertrude - (by Bobby H. Johnson), June 27, 1983 -- This history describes life in Nacogdoches before and during World War II from the perspective of a merchant's wife. Mrs. Harris discusses the effect of being of the Jewish faith on her life. [OH-9]
Harris, Louis - (by Bobby H. Johnson), June 24, 1983 --These are reminiscences of Harris' early life in Austria-Hungary, his experiences in the U.S. during the oil booms, the depression and life in Nacogdoches as a merchant during the 1930's and the 1940's. [OH-4]
Harris, W. B. - (by Thad Sitton), May 6, 1992 -- [OH-282]
Harvard, Alpha Omega - (by Sarah C. Sitton), March 14, 1986 -- [OH-283]
Havard, Avy Joe - (by Thad Sitton), February 22, 1992 -- [OH-284]
Havard, Avy Joe - (by Thad Sitton), February 28, 1992 -- [OH-285]
Havard, Carl C. - (by Thad Sitton), March 19, 1992 -- [OH-286}
Havard, Carl C. - (by Thad Sitton), April 10, 1992 -- [OH-287}
Havard, Carl C. - (by Thad Sitton), May 8, 1992 -- [OH-288]
Havard, Charlie - (by Thad Sitton), March 14, 1986 -- [OH-289]
Havard, Charlie - (by Thad Sitton), April 12, 1986 -- [OH-290]
Heaton, John J. - (by Pamela Heaton Duncan) -- [OH-196]. Limited access
Henderson, Simon W. - (Robert S. Maxwell), August 10, 1964 -- Henderson touches briefly on his recollections relating to a variety of East Texas lumbering companies and people, such as the Central Coal and Coke Company, the Angelina County Lumber Company, the Lufkin Foundry and the Thompson brothers. [OH-23]. Transcript only
Henderson, Simon W. - (by Bobby H. Johnson), July 31, 1979 -- [OH-187]. Limited access
Hill, Charles Lee - (by Bobby H. Johnson), May 30, 1984 -- Hill shares his experiences as a student in the band during college years and after college. He discusses his career at SFA, working experience and life during the war at Camp Fannin. [OH-67]
Hooper , J. S. - (by Bobby H. Johnson),August 12, 1974 -- This history deals with the experiences of a Shelby County farmer during the depression. Hooper discusses his views of the legacy of the New Deal "give-away" programs and the lasting impact of the depression. [OH-95]
Hornbuckle, Gracie M. - (by Bobby H. Johnson), August 18, 1983 -- Ms. Hornbuckle recalls student life from 1923 to 1925: living arrangements, Dean of Women Mays, professors, sports and work as a library student assistant. She describes her early life and teaching career. [OH-2]
Hursey, Paul F. - (by Laurence Walker),January 25, 1980 -- [OH-186]
Irwin, Dr. June - November 11, 1974 -- Life at SFA. (UA-1), [OH-206]. Limited access
Johnson, Rev. J. E. -February 24, 1999 --(AAHP), [OH-126]. Limited access
Johnson, J. E. - June 20, 2000 -- (AAHP), [OH-138]. Limited access
Johnson, John E. - (by Bobby H. Johnson), July 10, 1980 -- [OH-174]
Jones, W. C. "Bill" - (by Robert S. Maxwell), January 8, 1965 -- Jones shares his recollections about several individuals associated with lumbering in the early 1900's in East Texas. [OH-24]. Transcript only
Kennedy, R. E. - (by Cliff Edwards), November 25, 2003 -- (AAHP), [OH-161]. Limited access
King, Q. R. - (by Thad Sitton), May 13, 1992 -- [OH-291]
Kinsey, Joe L. - (by Bobby H. Johnson), September 13, 1985 -- [OH-177]
Kirby, Walter - (by Thad Sitton), March 17, 1992 -- [OH-292]. Limited access
Kirby, Walter - (by Thad Sitton), April 9, 1992 -- [OH-293]. Limited access
Lacey, Joe T. - August 13, 1974 -- [OH-198]. Limited access
Lacy, Joe - October 10, 1978 -- (UA-1), [OH-232]. Limited access
Lay, Daniel W. - (by Bobby H. Johnson), February 27, 1985 -- [OH-172]
Lay, Daniel W. - (by Thad Sitton), August 7, 1992 -- [OH-294]
Lay, Daniel W. - (by Thad Sitton), July 23, 1992 -- [OH-295]
Lay, Daniel W. - (by Thad Sitton), 1988 -- [OH-296]
Lewis, Gertrude Powers - (by Raymond L. Berry), August 4, 2000 -- (AAHP), [OH-151]. Limited access
Lewis, John H. - July 20, 2000 -- (AAHP), [OH-169]. Limited access
Lewis, John H. - August 11, 2000 -- (AAHP), [OH-168]. Limited access
Lewis, Kyle - (by Christine Scaurten), December 4, 2003 -- (AAHP), [OH-149]. Limited access
Lewis, Lucille and Alberta McClain - August 19, 2000 -- (AAHP), [OH-141]. Limited access
Lewis, Mamie Mitchell - (by Raymond L Berry), August 4, 2000 -- (AAHP), [OH-154]. Limited access
Lindsey, Marion - (by Bobby H. Johnson), February 4, 1983 -- [OH-179]. Limited access
Lock, Mr. and N. Weatherford - (by Robert S. Maxwell), July 25, 1958-- This is an interview and on-site observation of logging operations at the W. T. Carter and Bro. Lumber Company in Chester County, Texas. [OH-38]. Transcript only
Lucas, Emmeli - (by Bobby H. Johnson), June 6, 1984 -- Ms. Lucas tells of her experiences as a German-born wife of a college professor in Southampton during World War II. She discusses political events, bombings, events leading up to D-day, memories of the war and its effects. [OH-57]
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