Oral History Commons^™

Interview With Louvenia Barksdale - Oh 325, Louvenia Delores Barksdale, Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation

Winthrop University Oral History Program

This collection includes an interview of Louvenia D. Barksdale (1913-1990), who founded the Sickle Cell Foundation in 1974 (which was renamed the L.D. Barksdale Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation in her honor). In this interview, Ms. Barksdale discusses her early life, education, and experience as an African American educator in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Ms. Barksdale also discusses her initial interest in sickle cell disease, the formation of her organization, the South Carolina Genetic Grant, the functions of the L.D. Barksdale Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation (particularly testing, screening, transportation, and caring for the community), the difficulties of running the organization, donations from …

Interview No. 665, Robert Lyons

Combined Interviews

Biographical information; experiences at UTEP; past and present work
experiences; views on ethnic and sex equality, family life, fitness,
children.

Interview No. 661, Ben A. Parker

Combined Interviews

Border Patrol training; experiences working as a Border Patrol agent in
El Paso, including several anecdotes; situation along the border today

Interview No. 679, Don Hagans

Combined Interviews

How he decirled to go to UTEP; how he became President of the Student Senate; student movements on the campus; campus activities in the 1960s; views on the future of UTEP.

Interview With Dr. Dee Campbell Breeden - Oh 323, Dee Campbell Breeden, Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation

Winthrop University Oral History Program

This collection includes an interview with Dr. Dee Campbell Breedon (1938-1998) concerning his work with the Department of Health and Environmental Control of South Carolina. Dr. Breedon discusses his early life, his education, the beginning of his career with the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), the creation of the sickle cell program of the DHEC, and Sickledex, which is a test for sickle cell disease. Dr. Breedon also describes the funding from the state, the formation of new community organizations to combat sickle cell disease, the relationships between the community groups and the DHEC, Dr. James Clark, and …

Our Paper 07/1984, Our Paper

Our Paper (1983-1992)

No abstract provided.

Interview With W. H. Winborne - Oh 331, W. H. Winborne

Winthrop University Oral History Program

In his July 1984 interview with Michael Cooke, W. H. Winborne described his work with the Orangeburg Area Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation, the Family Health Center, and the outreach programs related to the foundation. Winborne discussed DHEC’s involvement with sickle cell anemia prevention, the foundation’s role, and the community’s response to the program efforts. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.

Interview With Edward Bynum - Oh 322, Edward Bynum, Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation

Winthrop University Oral History Program

This collection includes an interview of Edward Bynum (1933-2012) concerning his work with the Dr. James R. Clark Memorial Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation. Bynum discusses his education, his service in the Korean War on a hospital ship, and his medical career in hematology afterwards. Bynum discusses Dr. James R. Clark, the foundation of Dr. Clark’s sickle cell foundation, hematology testing for multiple diseases, the need for educating the public about sickle cell anemia, funding from various (mostly Black) organizations, hemoglobinopathy, and his work within Dr. Clark’s sickle cell foundation. Bynum also describes his sickle cell research and work in other …

Interview No. 697, R. Milton Leech

Combined Interviews

Biographical data; how he came to Texas Western College; the beginning of the Drama and Speech program (and eventually the Drama and Speech Department), and the first plays produced; persons from Fort Bliss who helped the drama program get started; favorite productions; former students who have gone on professionally in the theatre and in higher education; administrative work, including Executive Director of Mission '73, Assistant to the President (Dr. Ray), the first Vice President at UTEP, and Acting President, student unrest and ethnic concerns, changes and condition in curriculum, facilities and activities; contributions to the Drama Department since 1971; future …

Interview With Ellen Mosley - Oh 329, Ellen Mosley

Winthrop University Oral History Program

In her June 1984 interview with Michael Cooke, Ellen Mosley detailed her experience working for the James R. Clark Memorial Sickle Cell Foundation and the problems with informing communities of sickle cell anemia. Mosley discussed the problems had with DHEC, funding the foundation, and aiding the communities in the Midlands area. She also discussed possible exploitation of the Black community, stigmas that the Black community had towards sickle cell, and the many misconceptions about sickle cell of all races. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.

Interview With Dora Jones - Oh 327, Dora Jones

Winthrop University Oral History Program

In her June 1984 interview with Michael Cooke, Dora Jones detailed her work with DHEC’s sickle cell program. Jones discussed the misconceptions of sickle cell within South Carolina communities, the role of community groups, and what DHEC’s work with these groups. Jones also discussed the merging of DHEC’s sickle cell program with the Crippled Children’s division of DHEC and the controversies of that merge. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.

Interview With Brenda Stone - Oh 326, Brenda Stone

Winthrop University Oral History Program

In her June 1984 interview with Michael Cooke, Brenda Stone discussed her work with DHEC and her relationship with the community organizations that dealt with sickle cell. Stone discussed topics of DHEC’s role in handling sickle cell patients, the community organizations, and sickle cell patient care. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.

Interview With Rudy Canzater - Oh 321, Rudy S. Canzater, Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation

Winthrop University Oral History Program

This collection includes an interview of Rudy S. Canzater (1939-2019) regarding the Dr. James R. Clark Memorial Sickle Cell Foundation. In her interview, Mrs. Canzater discusses her education, her personal connection to sickle cell anemia and Dr. Clark’s sickle cell Foundation, her work within the Foundation, the goals of the Foundation, support from Black organizations in the community, the scope of the Foundation’s community outreach, assistance from the Committee on Better Racial Assurance (COBRA), the role of South Carolina legislators in securing funding, Brenda Stone as the sickle cell coordinator for the Department of Health and Environmental (DHEC) sickle cell …

Interview With Ruth Erline Mathis Martin - Oh 328, Ruth Erline Mathis Martin, Sickle Cell Anemia

Winthrop University Oral History Program

In her June 1984 interview with Michael Cooke, Ruth Erline Mathis Martin (1934-2020) discussed her time as a DHEC employee in the sickle cell anemia program. She covered topics of DHEC’s involvement with community groups, sickle cell anemia community groups and their success and failures, and the James R. Clark Sickle Cell Foundation. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.

Our Paper 06/1984, Our Paper

Our Paper (1983-1992)

No abstract provided.

Interview No. 695, Tom Chism

Combined Interviews

Biographical data; how he came to Texas Western College; activities as BSU director; faculty and staff he has known; his work on the committee to desegregate El Paso in the late fifties; how he became Director of Student Activities; the designinq of the new Union Building; the Lyceum Series; the Film Series; New Student Orientation Proqram; the International Student Office; recruiting program; Study Skills and Tutorial Service; housing problems; various university personalities; the ye~rs of the student revolution; Templeton's administration; commencement; various anecdotes.

Our Paper 05/1984, Our Paper

Our Paper (1983-1992)

No abstract provided.

Michael Downs Interview, Michael Downs, John Hanrahan

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of oral history interview with Michael Downs by John Hanrahan on his experiences during the Vietnam War on May 1, 1984.

Interview No. 680, Jackson Turrentine

Combined Interviews

Speech: "Autobiography of an El Paso Schoolboy".

Spring 1984, Wmpg 90.9 Fm

WMPG Program Guides

WMPG program guide for Spring 1984

Includes notes from Program Director, information on shows and events, and schedule.

Our Paper 04/1984, Our Paper

Our Paper (1983-1992)

No abstract provided.

Ua94/6/1 Folklore 566: Oral History Materials & Methods, Makiuti Tongia

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Oral history assignment completed by Makiuti Tongia.

• 30 minute transcript of interview with Robert Wurster on the history of the WKU International Students' Office
• Summary of Wurster interview part 2
• Index of whole interview content
• Interpretative essay

Interview No. 656, Luis R. Lujan

Combined Interviews

Biographical data; experiences as a student at U.T.E.P.; experiences working on the East Coast and in California; returning to El Paso and working at U.T.E.P.

Central Carolinian Oral Narratives: Indigenous Migration Theories And Principles Of Order And Rank, William H. Alkire

Pacific Studies

No abstract provided.

Interview No. 675, Catherine Kistenmacher

Combined Interviews

Recollections of the College of Mines, 1944-48.

Interview No. 677, Esperanza Moreno

Combined Interviews

How she became a librarian; how she came to work at the College of Nursing and Allied Health; recollections of students, faculty, and personal activities while at TWC; her activities while in school; her activities in the Catholic Church; how she met her husband; the CAYOPE Club (Catholic Young People's Organization).

Interview No. 692, Wayne E. Fuller

Combined Interviews

How he came to UTEP; changes in the student body since 1955; changes the faculty and administration had; President Joseph t~. Ray and how he helped the university; thoughts on the future of the university.

Interview No. 664, Mimi R. Gladstein

Combined Interviews

Recollections of college life in the 1950s; comparison of students of the
fifties and the eighties; student protest in 1972; what the mission of the
University should be; strengths of the University.

Our Paper 03/1984, Our Paper

Our Paper (1983-1992)

No abstract provided.

James Gozzard Interview, James Gozzard, John Hanrahan

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of oral history interview with James Gozzard by John Hanrahan on his experiences during the Vietnam War on February 29, 1984.