Oral History Commons^™

Interview No. 1036, Manuel Guzmán Núñez

Combined Interviews

Mr. Guzmán recalls growing up in Uriangato, Guanajuato, México, and sowing corn, garbanzo beans, and wheat at an early age; he also remembers crossing into the United States as a teenager to labor as an undocumented worker; additionally, he discusses how he joined the Bracero Program in 1957, and what his trip to the contracting center in Empalme, Sonora, México was like; he describes the different steps he went through to sign a contract, what it was like at the reception center in El Centro, California, the medical exams he endured, and the way clauses in his contract were explained; …

Interview No. 1045, Bernardino Vilchis Cesar

Combined Interviews

Mr. Vilchis recalls growing up in Cuernavaca, Morelos, México; he states that his family was part of the middle class in México, and he was trained to be an electrician; additionally, he remembers joining the Bracero Program to prove to himself that he could do hard physical labor; he worked in Arizona as a railroad line laborer from 1943 to 1948; he relates the bad impression he initially had of the program because of the train ride he was forced to endure to Querétaro, Querétaro, México in a dirty cattle car; furthermore, he describes the hiring process there, the contract …

Interview 2002.02 Dorothy Holcomb, Dorothy Holcomb

Civil Rights in Prince Edward County

Dorothy Holcomb describes her experiences during the school closings in Prince Edward County, walking to school in Prospect, and migrating to Carver Price High School in Appomattox. She also discusses her position on the School Board, and her instrumental role in integrating white and black segregated public libraries in Prince Edward County. This interview was conducted by Atif Gaddis and James Yount

Interview No. 1644, Harry Flournoy

Combined Interviews

He was recruited by Coach Don Haskins from Indiana; his mother felt Coach Haskins would be a good mentor; he received good treatment from everyone in El Paso; he describes Coach Haskins practices as tough but stated that Haskins warned them in advance. Mr. Flournoy felt that at the time that the 1965-66 team was good and an improvement from the last year, but did not know whether they would make it to the NCAA Championship. He describes the poor treatment and racism he and other black players experienced from some of the crowds, as well as at restaurants and …

Interview No. 1642, Louis Baudoin

Combined Interviews

He believes that his father being stationed in Oklahoma for a time during World War II where Coach Don Haskins is from helped convince his parents to accept his decision to go to Texas Western College; he describes how it was close to his family, had just created a Liberal Arts department and had a strong engineering program. Describes Don Haskins’ approach to basketball as simple, stressing proficiency in basic drills rather than relying on complicated plays; he describes practices as brutal and repetitive but that the team’s success on the court proved Don Haskins right. Mr. Baudoin believed at …

Interview No. 1645, Don Haskins

Combined Interviews

He played basketball at Oklahoma A&M; he played with the Artesia Travelers in the National Industrial Basketball League; he went to a coaching clinic in Albuquerque, New Mexico where Texas Western Head Coach George McCarty convinced Don Haskins to complete his degree; explains that in the interim he took a job coaching basketball and driving the school bus in Benjamin, Texas and later Hedley, Texas. Mr. Haskins recalls that while he was coaching at Dumas, Texas, George McCarty Dean from Texas Western College recruited him to be head coach. Mr. Haskins addresses his reputation as a tough coach by stating …

Interview No. 1646, Tyrone Bobby Joe Hill

Combined Interviews

He was originally from Michigan but was playing at a junior college in Iowa where Don Haskins saw him play and recruited him; he was not familiar with the city or school, he was surprised by the size and warm weather; he mentions that Jim Barnes and Nolan Richardson showed him around town and people were friendly. He describes his initial impression of Don Haskins was that he was nice, but at practice found out that he was very disciplinarian; he mentions that he thought the 1965-66 team was good, but they had a quiet confidence; he addresses the story …

Interview No. 1643, Willie Cager

Combined Interviews

He describes how he had to finish up courses in New York and later in El Paso in order to attend Texas Western College; he goes over how local recruiters selected him based on his basketball ability. Mr. Cager mentions that he had to adjust to the desert but that he had no real culture shock due to the diversity of his native New York City. He recounts having to adjust to Coach Haskins due to him stressing defense where he focused more on offense; he states that he was versatile and could play guard, forward, or center; he explains …

Interview With Jack Kingston, Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections

Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections Oral History Collection

Jack Kingston was interviewed by "Herman," ca. 2001. Find this collection in the University Libraries' catalog!

Vander Kallen, Sophia Oral History Interview: Class Projects, Gretchen Bouwer

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Bannink, Jacob Oral History Interview: Class Projects, Chris Lowe

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Lamb, Teresa Oral History Interview: Class Projects, Carrie Scott

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Barabas, Zolly Oral History Interview: Class Projects, Zolly Barabas

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Dykhouse, Rient And Helen Oral History Interview: Class Projects, Tim Soper

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De Haan, Sander Oral History Interview: Class Projects, James Lamb

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Interview 2000.01 Mary Berlin, Mary Berlin

Civil Rights in Prince Edward County

Mary Berlin, Longwood Class of 1973, interviewed by Dana Daniels & Sarah Zehringer. Ms. Berlin details her volunteer activates in the community while a student, including tutoring Prince Edward County students, Vista Volunteers, and others. She also discusses her perceptions of Longwood’s role in the community at the time she was a student.

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Ho, Johnny Oral History Interview: Class Projects, John Vlnka

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Interview 2000.07 Odessa Branch, Odessa Branch

Civil Rights in Prince Edward County

Interviewee Odessa Branch discusses her experiences during the school closings in Prince Edward County from a parent's perspective. She discusses her children's involvement in local boycotts and marches. As well as the struggle of maintaining two households in different counties so her children could attend school, and their experiences with the Free Schools. This interview was conducted by Stephanie Stevens and Jacynta Charlton, and transcribed by Jennifer Black.

Bach, Niels Oral History Interview: Class Projects, Megan Riley

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Hwang, Yooyeun Oral History Interview: Class Projects, Tom Bouwens

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Sew, Meng Oral History Interview: Class Projects, Ashley M. Pries

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Kleis, Margaret Oral History Interview: Class Projects, Michael C. Bona

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Sytsma, William Oral History Interview: Class Projects, Beverly Katt

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Carvalho, Marcos And Moema Oral History Interview: Class Projects, Melanie Lofquist

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Silveira, Lupita Oral History Interview: Class Projects, Melissa Labarge

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Interview 2000.08 Rita Moseley, Rita Moseley

Civil Rights in Prince Edward County

In this interview, Ms. Rita Moseley explains the affects the school closings had on her life; being sent away for school to Blacksburg, VA, separation from her friends and family, and the loss of a close relationship with her brother. Interviewers include Clarissa Powell and Katie Soule.

Christensen, Arne And Florence Oral History Interview: Class Projects, Cheri Stibitz

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Interview 2000.06 Nell Casteen, Nell Casteen

Civil Rights in Prince Edward County

The interviewee, Nell Casteen, discusses life during the depression and race relations in Prince Edward County. Additionally, she talks about her time at Longwood Class of 1939. She mentions her mother's influential work in the community including with a government loan program, working with Reverend Griffin, and with SCOPE-Meals on Wheels of Farmville. This interview was conducted by Stephanie Layman and Pattie Murray.

Interview 2000.04 Dr. Carolyn Wells, Carolyn Wells Dr.

Civil Rights in Prince Edward County

Dr. Carolyn Wells, a former science professor at Longwood, discusses her unawareness to the educational situation in Prince Edward when she arrived in 1955. She also discusses Longwood's physical growth in the 1960s, and Dr. Gordon Moss who was dean during her early years at Longwood. This interview was conducted by Lance Williams and Tricia Ramsey.

Interview 2000.02 William And Henry Powell, William Powell, Henry Powell

Civil Rights in Prince Edward County

Henry and William Powell discuss the subject of Vernon Johns, Barbara Johns Powell, and schools in the 1950s and 1960s. Additionally, they discuss the schools at the time of the interview, and attitudes toward the closings. Interviewers include Dorian Watson and Heather Wentzel.