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A1999-065.0013 Collection: South Texas Oral History & Folklore Collection Location: Media File	Placido Peña was born in Starr County in 1919. He remembers life on his family's small ranch. There were not many radios, but, radio was popular He talks about being drafted into the military during World War II
A1999-065.0014 Collection: South Texas Oral History & Folklore Collection Location: Media File	Eufemia G. Perez, born and raised in Kingsville, remembers life during the second world war. She recalls that two of her brother went to fight in the war. She attended A&I for a time.
A1999-065.0015 Collection: South Texas Oral History & Folklore Collection Location: Media File	Mary Evelyn Pettyjohn Senclair was born in El Paso, Texas. She remembers her life. Her father was Bruce Walter Pettyjohn, sohn of Pettyjoh, that made Pettyjohn cereal that owns the Pettyjohn cerel company in Battlecreek, Michigan.He owned the Bar C Ranch in North Central Texas. She and her mother lived in Colorado, Arkansaw and later El Paso. But, she graduated from Texas A&I.
A1999-065.0016 Collection: South Texas Oral History & Folklore Collection Location: Media File	Jose Angel Tapia was born and raised in Carrizo Springs in 1932 and has lived all of his life there. He recalls life there during World War II.
A2000-008.0001 Collection: South Texas Oral History & Folklore Collection Location: Media File	Night that Charles Premont died. Jose Alfredo Benavides talks about the night he spent at the home of Charles Premont, when he died suddenly.
A2000-010.0001 Collection: South Texas Oral History & Folklore Collection Location: Media File	Interview with Lucille James. Tape 1
A2000-010.0002 Collection: South Texas Oral History & Folklore Collection Location: Media File	Interview with Lucille James. Tape 2
A2000-011.0001 Collection: South Texas Oral History & Folklore Collection Location: Media File	Interview with Dr. Fred Garland. History of the Chemistry Department. Tape 1
A2000-011.0002 Collection: South Texas Oral History & Folklore Collection Location: Media File	Interview with Dr. Fred Garland. History of the Chemistry Department. Tape 2
A2000-014.0001 Collection: South Texas Oral History & Folklore Collection Location: Media File	Interview with Paula Vera Gonzalez, conducted by Homero Vera. Mrs. Gonzalez discusses the "History of Rialitos and La Gloria, Texas: Small Ranching Communities in Southern Duval County." Consent form is signed and in donor file.
A2000-015.0001 Collection: South Texas Oral History & Folklore Collection Location: Media File	Alberto "Lolo" Villa Trevino. Ranching on the King Ranch
A2000-026.0001 Collection: South Texas Oral History & Folklore Collection Location: Media File	An interview with Vicki Lay.
A2000-027.0001 Collection: South Texas Oral History & Folklore Collection Location: Media File	President Marc Cisneros talks to the Pre Law Society and Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science honorary) about his experiences as second in command in Panama when Noreiga captured in Dec. 1989. He gives historical background, describes Noreiga as a bully and a coward who waged a personal campaign against then Gen. Cisneros. Cisneros was the only ranking officer who spoke Spanish and became visible in the campaign against Noreiga. Ultimately he was named the negotiator when Noreiga fled to the Vatican Embassy in Panama. Cisneros arrested Noreiga, but in a dispute with his (Cisneros') commanding officer, ultimately retired. In frank discussion he relates many incidents about his time in a dangerous situation. Tape 1
A2000-027.0002 Collection: South Texas Oral History & Folklore Collection Location: Media File	President Marc Cisneros talks to the Pre Law Society and Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science honorary) about his experiences as second in command in Panama when Noreiga captured in Dec. 1989. He gives historical background, describes Noreiga as a bully and a coward who waged a personal campaign against then Gen. Cisneros. Cisneros was the only ranking officer who spoke Spanish and became visible in the campaign against Noreiga. Ultimately he was named the negotiator when Noreiga fled to the Vatican Embassy in Panama. Cisneros arrested Noreiga, but in a dispute with his (Cisneros') commanding officer, ultimately retired. In frank discussion he relates many incidents about his time in a dangerous situation. Tape 2 Operation Just Cause
A2000-033.0003 Collection: South Texas Oral History & Folklore Collection Location: Media File	Gregorio C. Barrera of Rio Grande City, TX talks about volunteering for the army at the beginning of Word War II. He talks about the Death March (of Batan); Pearl Harbor and the invasion of the Phillipines. Consent form signed and in donor folder.
A2000-033.0005 Collection: South Texas Oral History & Folklore Collection Location: Media File	Hubert Bludau, of Halletsville, TX talks about growing up during the Depression. They were rural and farmed mainly cotton, but also grew food for personal consumption. Consent form is signed and in donor file.
A2000-033.0007 Collection: South Texas Oral History & Folklore Collection Location: Media File	Emily Smolik Buckert, of Victoria, TX, talks about growing up during the Depression and living during World War II. She was married in 1947 to H. Fred Buckert. She remembers Soup Kitchens, but mostly they were alright because they lived on a farm and were able to grow what they needed. She recalls hearing about Pearl Harbor, about American Japanese concentration camps, about women going to work during the War in factories and helping at the USO. Consent form signed and in donor folder.
A2000-033.0010 Collection: South Texas Oral History & Folklore Collection Location: Media File	Katie Davis, of Alice, TX, talks about moving to Texas from Arizona during the Depression. She describes her life in Ben Bolt, south to Alice and going to school in the area. She mentions discrimination and the Duke of Duval (George Parr). Consent form is signed and in donor file.
A2000-033.0012 Collection: South Texas Oral History & Folklore Collection Location: Media File	Faustino Garcia, of McAllen, TExas talks about his service during World War II. Included with transcript are photos and copies of his military papers. Consent form is signed and in donor file.
A2000-033.0014 Collection: South Texas Oral History & Folklore Collection Location: Media File	John Jefferson Fox, Jr., born July 5, 1926, and currently of Corpus Christi, TX, His family moved to Texas when he was about two years old and he came to Corpus Christi when he was 15. When he came to Corpus Christi it was during the Depression and he worked hard just to eat. Pres. Roosevelt provided many programs to help people. Eventually the start of World War II and the coming of the Navy base to the area helped the people get out of the Depression. After serving in the military in the War he returned and was disappointed that the government did not assist the veterans more. He talks about the Corpus Christi area after the War. Consent form is signed and in donor file.
A2000-033.0015 Collection: South Texas Oral History & Folklore Collection Location: Media File	Interview with David Elmer Cox Jr. and his wife Leta Inez Carroll Cox, of Sandia, Texas, conducted by Shawn Cox. Mr. Cox was born in Kenedy, Texas in 1920. They discuss their lives during the Great Depression; World War II; growing up on farms; and agricultural / rural life. Consent form signed and in donor folder.
A2000-033.0016 Collection: South Texas Oral History & Folklore Collection Location: Media File	Interview with Ofelia Gonzalez Garza.
A2000-033.0020 Collection: South Texas Oral History & Folklore Collection Location: Media File	Maria Luisa Reynero Encinia was born Aug. 25, 1933 in St. Paul, TX. She remembers growing up during World War II and relates her thoughts. Consent form is signed and in donor file.
A2000-035.0001 Collection: South Texas Oral History & Folklore Collection Location: Media File	Raul Ramiro Villarreal, of Premont, on his experiences while active in La Raza Unida in the early 1970s. In Spanish & English.
A2000-035.0002 Collection: South Texas Oral History & Folklore Collection Location: Media File	Raul Ramiro Villarreal, of Premont, on his experiences while active in La Raza Unida in the early 1970s. In Spanish & English.
A2000-040.0001 Collection: South Texas Oral History & Folklore Collection Location: Media File	Cassette tape of Dora G. (Magda) Martinez, radio program on KPSO radio, Falfurrias, Texas. Also includes photo.
A2000-048.0001 Collection: South Texas Oral History & Folklore Collection Location: Media File	Interview with Angela Talanquer de Martinez, conducted by Homero Vera. Senora Talanquer, now a resident & citizen of Mexico, talks about her early days in Madrid, Spain during the Spanish Civil War. She immigrated to Mexico D.F. Her daughter is the wife of the interviewer, and they live in Premont, Texas. Consent form signed
A2001-006.0001 Collection: South Texas Oral History & Folklore Collection Location: Media File	Interview Kermit Otto Gebert time at Stratton Camp, a Humble Oil field camp
A2002-047.0001 Collection: South Texas Oral History & Folklore Collection Location: Media File	Interview with Sidney Blanks, conducted by Michael Torres. Blanks played football for Texas A&I University in the early 1960s. He was the first African American to play on an integrated college football team in the state of Texas. Blanks discusses his A&I experience and his time playing professional football. His son, Lance Blanks, is also interviewed. 2 - CD copies
A2004-065.0034 Collection: South Texas Oral History & Folklore Collection Location: Media File	Donald A. Strubhart, of Riviera, TX, is interviewed for the Veterans Oral History Project. He served in the Army, 4th Infantry Division of military intelligence, during the Vietnam war and was in South Vietnam. He received 3 congressional medals and 7 purple hearts. He talksa bout his assignment consisting of mainly 7-day recon missions, gathering intelligences on Vietcong and other threatening forces. With his platoon he entered enemy territory to gain intelligence on the enemy. Much of the action took place at night and was hand-to-hand combat. Sometimes they wore enemy attire to be able to slip past checkpoints. He talks about his family and his life after the war.
A2005-013 Collection: South Texas Oral History & Folklore Collection Location: Media File	Chuminatto, Mildred
A2010-025 Collection: South Texas Oral History & Folklore Collection Location: Media File	Alumni, faculty, and staff of the university provide reminiscences of their time on campus.
A2010-025.0001 Collection: South Texas Oral History & Folklore Collection Location: Media File	Alumnus Gene Sylvester provides an oral history as part of the 50th class reunion activities during the university homecoming celebration.
A2010-025.0002 Collection: South Texas Oral History & Folklore Collection Location: Media File	Alumni John and Marcha Whitt provide an oral history as part of the 50th class reunion activities during the university homecoming celebration.
A2010-025.0003 Collection: South Texas Oral History & Folklore Collection Location: Media File	Alumnus Daboberto provides an oral history as part of the 50th class reunion activities during the university homecoming celebration.
A2012-018.0001 Collection: South Texas Oral History & Folklore Collection Location: Media File	Arispe, Humberto S. talks about his life during World War II. Born November, 13, 1922. Signed consent form and transcript in donor files.
A2012-018.0002 Collection: South Texas Oral History & Folklore Collection Location: Media File	Andres Canales, Jr. of Salineño, Texas, tells about his life growing up. His father was a farmer--a share cropper. He did not own a car, but did own a mule and cart. There home was a jacalito, whoes construction he describes. He describes Salineño and living conditions there. Talks about crops planted including sorgum, cotton, oranges, and watermelons. Tells about raising pigs and making "chicarrones" to sell. He tells of how the Depression affected the family and of some of the programs started by FDR & the New Deal. Signed consent form and transcript in donor file.
A2012-018.0003 Collection: South Texas Oral History & Folklore Collection Location: Media File	Cantu, Eduardo A.
A2012-018.0004 Collection: South Texas Oral History & Folklore Collection Location: Media File	Casonova, Antonia
A2012-018.0005 Collection: South Texas Oral History & Folklore Collection Location: Media File	John William Billy Dawson Consent form is signed and in donor file.