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Oral history interview with Kent Sampson
No full textKent Sampson retired from Oklahoma State University in 2015 with forty-six years. He recalls the aftermath of both the 2001 and the 2011 plane crashes as well as the aftermath of the 2015 homecoming parade incident. In his role as director of Leadership and Campus Life, since 1997, he shares some of the ways students responded to the tragedies from arranging vigils to creating and selling t-shirts with proceeds going toward scholarships. He also briefly touches upon the founding of Camp Cowboy and the Parents' Association, and he shares some memories of Jim Halligan and others who had an impact on his career.The We Will Remember Promise collection is a series of interviews with individuals associated with the 2001 plane crash that claimed the lives of ten men affiliated with the men's basketball program and the 2011 plane crash that claimed the lives of four people connected to the women's basketball program
Oral history interview with Danna Michelle Bronson
No full textDanna Michelle Bronson discusses why she became a nurse and outlines her career as an ICU nurse before transitioning to work as a transfer specialist for Mercy Health System in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She describes her experience during the COVID-19 pandemic working as a transfer specialist, particularly the challenges she encountered placing patients from Oklahoma and the Midwest region. Bronson discuses the danger of medical misinformation concerning vaccinations and COVID-19 and reflects on some of the challenges her family faced during the pandemic, including virtual education for her children and isolation from elderly relatives.The COVID-19 in Oklahoma Collection is a series of interviews which document how Oklahomans were affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic. This interview was conducted as part of the HIST: 5093 Oral History: Theory and Methodology course at Oklahoma State University
Oral history interview with Audrey Streetman
No full textAudrey Streetman, a poet and retired loan officer, talks about her experience growing up in a dysfunctional family in Mustang Prairie, Texas. Encouraged by her father to learn a trade, she describes her decision to go to business school as well as her 35 year career in the male-dominated banking industry starting in the late 1960s. Streetman discusses the challenges of balancing her career and family life as well as her strong work ethic that helped her earn the respect of her peers and retire as Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending at Bank One and BancFirst. She talks about getting into poetry after her therapist recommended that she write about her depression and explains how her past experiences fuel her work.The Deep Roots: Oklahoma Authors Collection is a series of interviews with authors who discuss their lives, work, and creative processes
Oral history interview with Alex Berkley
No full textAlex Berkley, from Buffalo, New York, teaches special education at Pioneer High School. Mr. Berkley shares the struggles of making sure every student had access to technology. He also shares how the administrative rules affected his teaching practices. Mr. Berkley explains how having a balance from March to June was crucial. Mr. Berkley found it fulfilling to write poetry with other teacher poets which helped him go through the COVID-19 pandemic in a supportive environment. His poetry resembles memories of the time spent during long walks with his wife and one year old son, poetry gave him a creative purpose and brought happiness by writing about his child. He shares how the relationship with parents grew as a reciprocal communication. Mr. Berkley acknowledges how a push for more technology and training for students on how to use technology for educational purposes would have made a difference. He also stresses a notable improvement in kids with autism and their use of technology. Mr. Berkley looks forward to seeing a focus more on social-emotional aspects in education.The COVID-19 Teacher-Poets Writing to Bridge the Distance collection is a series of interviews documenting the teachers' poetry and writing experiences during the 2020 COVID-19 school closings and the topics and insights that emerged
Oral history interview with Jamie Langley
No full textJamie Langley is a teacher at Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders in Austin, Texas. Mrs. Langley emphasizes the importance of having balance in the transition from face-to-face learning to remote learning. She shares how the COVID-19 pandemic gave her the opportunity to find time to write poetry more often and how her teaching and memories of her mom are reflected on her poems. Mrs. Langley also stresses the issues that arose from inequity and how she decides to create an anti-racism curriculum. She points out how she had to narrow the focus to what is more important and memorable for her students. Mrs. Langley suggests moving towards equity and to a democracy where everyone is included.The COVID-19 Teacher-Poets Writing to Bridge the Distance collection is a series of interviews documenting the teachers' poetry and writing experiences during the 2020 COVID-19 school closings and the topics and insights that emerged
Oral history interview with Fredia Rice
No full textFredia Rice, a twenty-three year employee of the Cotton County Conservation District in Walters, Oklahoma, recalls her youth in Walters and discusses her work in conservation. She talks about the local Roundup Club and being active in rodeos and in Future Farmers of America. Rice shares how she came to work for the district, highlights some of the programs she helped landowners and producers with through the years, and notes her involvement with the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts (OACDE). Rice also discusses her work with youth from conservation education to the National Land and Range Judging Contest.The Oklahoma 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 Chipp Latham
No full textChipp Latham talks about his time attending Oklahoma State University as a member of the football team from 1975 to 1978. He discusses some of the benefits and difficulties of balancing academic and social life it athletic life. However he touches on some of the benefits and help that staff would provide for student athletes to ensure their success.The O-STATE Stories Oral History collection is comprised of interviews which chronicle the rich history, heritage, and traditions of Oklahoma State University. This interview was conducted as part of the HESA 6753 Historical Development of Higher Education graduate course at Oklahoma State University
Oral history interview with Mick and Vina Weiberg
No full textMick and Vina Weiberg share memories of their son Jared who died in the 2001 Oklahoma State University (OSU) plane crash. They recall his childhood, his work ethic, his dream of being a college basketball coach, and his genuine love of people. They also discuss their life as an all-in basketball family, Jared's decision to attend OSU and his role as a student assistant. They talk about the aftermath of the crash, OSU's response, and the Tonkawa Community response.The We Will Remember Promise collection is a series of interviews with individuals associated with the 2001 plane crash that claimed the lives of ten men affiliated with the men's basketball program and the 2011 plane crash that claimed the lives of four people connected to the women's basketball program
Oral history interview with Lauryl Bennington
No full textLauryl Bennington, a senior majoring in secondary education at Oklahoma State University, talks about writing poetry in Dr. Sarah Donovan's class during the COIVD-19 pandemic and how it led her to further participate in Ethical ELA, which promotes the engagement of teachers in reading and writing poetry. She also discusses her education during this time moving online and the isolation from friends and other students that followed, as well as the increased time with her family and sister. Bennington also touches on some of the various prompts and forms of poetry used throughout her classes and Ethical ELA as well as her experiences with observing classrooms now that classes have returned to in person instruction.The COVID-19 Teacher-Poets Writing to Bridge the Distance collection is a series of interviews documenting the teachers' poetry and writing experiences during the 2020 COVID-19 school closings and the topics and insights that emerged
Oral history interview with Clay Pope
No full textClay Pope, a 1992 graduate of Oklahoma State University, talks about his career in the area of conservation including his time in Oklahoma's House of Representations, his ten years as executive director of the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts, and his current work with the Southern Plains Climate Hub. He discusses various conservation issues such as upstream flood control and the need to rehabilitation aging structures (silent sentinels) and his family's success with no-till and cover crop practices. He also explains Oklahoma's place in the history of conservation and touches upon 'The Dust Bowl' documentary by Ken Burns and winning a regional Emmy for assisting with promoting the film. He also recalls the day in 1995 of the Murrah Federal Building bombing and shares his thoughts in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic.The Oklahoma 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