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Oral history interview with Greg Scott
No full textGreg Scott, a 1976 and 1999 graduate of Oklahoma State University, discusses his long career as a soil scientist. He explains soil surveys and the five soil health principles. He talks about the value of regenerative agricultural practices and recalls a few highlights of his career. He also explains the role of a soil profiler and shares his thoughts on the status of the soil health movement.The Oklahoma's Conservation Heritage Collection is a series of interviews with people involved with conserving and preserving the natural resources of the state. This interview was conducted in partnership and sponsorship with the Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society with funding provided by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. More archival material from this history can be found at the Oklahoma Historical Society
Oral history interview with Denise Webber
No full textDenise Webber, President and CEO of Stillwater Medical Center, describes her experience leading the hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic. She recounts first learning about the virus and partnering with the city, university, and public health department to meet the needs of the community. Webber talks about some of the challenges during the pandemic such as supply chain issues, staffing limitations, and the mental toll on nurses and physicians. She also expresses amazement at the devotion of her team and the community's support. Webber recognizes the long-term effects of the pandemic and hopes that the state and country can learn and improve from the experience.The COVID-19 in Oklahoma Collection is a series of interviews which document how Oklahomans were affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic. This project was made possible with support from the Institute for Museums and Library Services American Rescue Plan Grant
Oral history interview with Greg Adams
No full textGreg Adams discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on inner city high school athletics. He shares how he became interested in sports and in coaching. He also talks about some of his success as a coach before moving into administration as an athletic director. He explains the demographic of his school and some of the many challenges due to COVID, lack of parental involvement, and general economic factors impacting students. He also talks about the positive impact the pandemic has had on his family.The COVID-19 in Oklahoma Collection is a series of interviews which document how Oklahomans were affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic. This project was made possible with support from the Institute for Museums and Library Services American Rescue Plan Grant
Oral history interview with Phillip Wright
No full textPhil Wright, a 1977 graduate of Oklahoma State University (OSU) with a degree in civil engineering, recalls his time as a student. He discusses taking an active role as the president of his resident hall floor, then resident of the building, and then being elected as president of the Resident Hall Association at OSU. He notes favorite professors, lessons he learned, and classes that proved to be challenging. He also talks about the disrepair of the fountain located in the front of the library and highlights a few of the activities his class, and following classes, did to raise funds to make repairs to it. He briefly talks about the COVID-19 Pandemic and its impact on his life.The O-STATE Stories Oral History collection is comprised of interviews which chronicle the rich history, heritage, and traditions of Oklahoma State University
Oral history interview with Frank Lucas
No full textFrank Lucas, a 1982 graduate of Oklahoma State University with a degree in agricultural economics, discusses the history of his family in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, and how he became familiar with the need for conservation and flood control. He talks about his father, Ike Lucas, and a local banker, L.L. 'Red' Males, and their influence in his legislative career. He also discusses his role in the passage of various Farm Bills and in gaining funding for the rehabilitation of aging watershed dams as well as support for new construction of upstream flood control dams.The Oklahoma's Conservation Heritage Collection is a series of interviews with people involved with conserving and preserving the natural resources of the state. This interview was conducted in partnership and sponsorship with the Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society with funding provided by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. More archival material from this history can be found at the Oklahoma Historical Society
Oral history interview with Lydia Gaines
No full textLydia Gaines discusses her experience growing up in the all-black town of Tullahassee, Oklahoma in the 1960s and 1970s. She recalls fond memories of her tight-knit family and community, including learning farm work from her father, going to Carter G. Woodson schools with her nine siblings, playing piano for her local Baptist church, and developing friendships with her neighbors. Gaines also talks about her current life in Dallas and expresses optimism for the future of Tullahassee.The Tullahassee, Oklahoma oral history project documents the community history and experiences of students that attended the Carter G. Woodson school in Tullahassee, Oklahoma. The interviews were conducted as part of Drs. Laura Arata and Meta Flynt's HIST 4063/5063 Historic Preservation course in Spring 2022
Oral history interview with Carrie Johnson
No full textCarrie Johnson, a 1988 graduate of Oklahoma State University (OSU) with a bachelor's and a master's degree in architectural engineering, talks about her work as a structural engineer and principal in Wallace Design Collective. She discusses various aspects of her work, from designing retail facilities to managing employees before, during, and after the COVID-19 Pandemic. She explains her approach to leadership, shares what it has been like working for the same company the length of her career and gives advice for students interested in the field of engineering. She also notes her involvement with OSU and speaks briefly about being inducted into OSU's College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology Hall of Fame in 2019.The STEM Areas and Women Collection is a series of interviews conducted with women who have work experience in the historically predominantly male fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
Oral history interview with Karen Allen
No full textKaren Allen, critical care physician at St. Anthony's Hospital in Oklahoma City, talks about the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic when the hospital was preparing for large amounts of patients. She describes some of her interactions with families during the pandemic including those who wished to use unproven medical treatments on their loved ones due to misinformation or a misunderstanding. Allen notes an increasing level of distrust in healthcare and medical professionals from patients and families she had never seen before the pandemic. She also discusses the mental toll and need for counseling many ICU workers felt as a result of the medical situations and death on a new scale they had not previously experienced.The COVID-19 in Oklahoma Collection is a series of interviews which document how Oklahomans were affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic. This project was made possible with support from the Institute for Museums and Library Services American Rescue Plan Grant
Oral history interview with Jenny Briggs
No full textJenny Briggs, program director of Amplify Youth Health Collective, describes her experience growing up in Tulsa, Oklahoma and her career as a sexual health educator. She talks about the work Amplify does in Tulsa Public Schools and the importance of sexual health education. Briggs discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on her family and work including having to transition to a virtual educational environment and the concern of cutting students off from necessary resources and support systems. She describes some of the strategies they utilized to continue to support students and emphasizes the need for support, care, and empathy when working with students and providing sexual health advocacy.The COVID-19 in Oklahoma Collection is a series of interviews which document how Oklahomans were affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic. This project was made possible with support from the Institute for Museums and Library Services American Rescue Plan Grant
Oral history interview with Matt Posey
No full textMatt Posey discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on two small rural school districts in Oklahoma. He talks about his long career in education and in particular his twenty-seven years in Oilton Public Schools. He also talks about some of challenges of being a superintendent before and through the pandemic. He explains the demographic of Oilton Public Schools and Bethel Public Schools and some of the many challenges due to the pandemic from mental health to general economic factors impacting students and teachers. He also talks about the positive impact the pandemic has had.The COVID-19 in Oklahoma Collection is a series of interviews which document how Oklahomans were affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic. This project was made possible with support from the Institute for Museums and Library Services American Rescue Plan Grant