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No.356, Normand L. Gibbons
No full textTranscript (139 pages) of interview by Everett L. Cooley with Normand L. Gibbons on September 13-November 20 1990. This interview is no. 356 in the Everett L. Cooley Oral History Project, and tape nos. U-1275 through U-1277In three interviews, Normand L. Gibbons (b. 1931) talked about his boyhood in St. George, Utah and the influence of his parents in shaping his humanitarian and educational philosophy and practices; his time spent on a church mission, military service, and graduate education; and his work with students at Cyprus High School which led to his career in student services at the University of Utah. Interviewer: Everett L. Coole
No.307, J. P. Gibbons
No full textTranscript (92 pages) of interview by Everett L. Cooley with J. P. Gibbons on June 15, 1988. This interview is no. 307 in the Everett L. Cooley Oral History Project, and tape nos. 779-780In two interviews, J.P. Gibbons (b. 1916) recalls the history of his company, Gibbons and Reed, which participates in mining, public works, highways, and commercial construction projects in Utah and other intermountain states. Accompanying the interviews is a 24-page illustrated history of the company. In addition, Gibbons discusses briefly his family history and community involvement. Interviewer: Everett Coole
The vocalisations and anti-predatory behaviour of wild white-handed gibbons (Hylobates lar) in Khao Yai National Park, Thailand
No full textThe loud songs of gibbons (Hylobatidae) usually consist of a duet by the mated pair delivered each morning. These songs can transmit over a kilometre through dense forest habitat and therefore presumably play a role in long-distance communication. There is some evidence to suggest that gibbons use song in contexts other than their daily duets, such as predation, but these songs have not been well studied. Close- range communication is also relevant for gibbons, but these quieter calls have completely escaped any detailed observation.
The responses of wild white-handed gibbons (Hylobates lar) to simulated visual and acoustic predators (tiger, clouded leopard, reticulated python and crested serpent eagle) were studied in Khao Yai National Park, Thailand to address the lack of empirical data about these important events. Little is known about gibbons’ anti- predatory behaviour in general, and simulated predator encounters provided an opportunity to investigate these responses as well.
Results showed that gibbons used song as part of their anti-predator strategy and that subtle combinatorial changes were meaningful to conspecifics. They also showed marked behavioural changes in the short-term, and some evidence of longer-term changes as well. Quiet calls were also part of the gibbons’ response repertoire with the hoo call being particularly relevant. Hoos were used as a prelude to singing both normal duets and predator songs, but there were consistent differences between each context. Hoos were also delivered independently in a number of other contexts outside predation. When analysed, these hoos showed consistent contextual differences in a number of spectral parameters.
Within the duet context, important contextual subtleties were evident also revealing a remarkable vocal plasticity. In addition, gibbons voluntarily attended to specific vocal elements of other gibbon duets, indicating that certain sequences are more pertinent than others.
Results suggest both gibbon song and gibbon hoos are powerful communication tools that reliably reference external objects and events; this ability is also a critical feature of human language
No. 81, Leon B. Robertson, interview by Everett L. Cooley; Arch L. Madsen, interview by Helen B. Gibbons about Philo Farnsworth
No full textTranscript (15 pages) of interview by Helen B. Gibbons with Utah broadcaster Arch L. Madsen, on November 16, 1984. This interview is no. 81 in the Everett L. Cooley Oral History Project, and tape no. 197Madsen recalls his association with Philo Farnsworth and Farnsworth\u27s work in developing television. Interviewer: Helen Gibbon
Hepatitis B virus in silvery gibbons (Hylobates moloch)
No full textThis research investigated a number of issues regarding hepatitis B virus (HBV) in the silvery gibbon (Hylobates moloch). Due to the relatively recent discovery of the virus in nonhuman primate populations, specific knowledge of the biological behaviour of the virus is presently lacking, with current information largely extrapolated from the behaviour of HBV in human infections. In order to manage the captive and wild populations of this critically endangered species, information regarding the behaviour of the virus in gibbons and the likely impact of the viral infection is essential.
The research was performed at Perth Zoo, with the study population consisting of the current and historical members of the zoo's silvery gibbon colony. Because this gibbon species is critically endangered, the study was conducted with minimal intervention to the population with samples collected largely on an opportunistic basis from a small study population.
Review of the history of the virus within the Perth Zoo colony provided epidemiological evidence to indicate vertical transmission in three gibbons (Hecla, Uban and Jury). It would appear that vertical transmission is the primary mode of transmission leading to dispersal of the virus through the captive population of silvery gibbons.
Elevated concentrations of the liver enzymes alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase were found in three gibbons (Perth 2, Uban and Jury), and may suggest a pathogenic role of the virus in this species. Histological examination of the livers of Uban and Perth 2 failed to demonstrate definitive evidence of cirrhosis, however mild fibrosis was seen in both cases and may represent an early stage of liver pathology associated with chronic hepatitis B infection.
The vaccination protocol developed at Perth Zoo was successful in preventing neonatal transmission of the virus from a high infectivity carrier mother in at least two individuals, and was also successful in producing a protective level of immunity against the virus in all three of the individuals tested.
Sequencing of the complete hepatitis B genome from one gibbon (Hecla) revealed that she was infected with GiHV (Gibbon hepatitis B virus), an indigenous strain of HBV previously identified in a number of gibbon species, but not previously confirmed in the silvery gibbon. Hecla's strain of HBV was shown to be more closely related to other nonhuman primate strains of HBV than to any of the human strains of HBV. 100% nucleotide similarity to two of Hecla's siblings indicates that infection in all three animals was the result of vertical transmission from their mother. Partial sequencing of the virus from a second gibbon (Uban) identified another strain of GiHBV which supports the results of the epidemiological study. Neither gibbon showed a high sequence similarity to the virus sequenced from Ivan, the father of the third carrier gibbon (Jury), although only limited sequence data was available from Ivan. Consequently it is likely that at least three different strains of GiHBV are present within the silvery gibbon population.
The information contained in this thesis will assist in the understanding and management of hepatitis B infection in silvery gibbons, as well as the numerous other species of nonhuman primates now shown to be susceptible to this virus
No. 46, Nelma Tolman Irvine, interview by Helen B. Gibbons
No full textTranscript (11 pages) of interview by Helen B. Gibbons with Nelma Tolman Irvine on October 15, 1984. This interview is no. 46 in the Everett L. Cooley Oral History Project, and tape no. 188Irvine recalls the association between her father, John Tolman, and the "father of television," Philo Farnsworth. She also discusses the television patent hearing held in Utah. Interviewer: Helen B. Gibbon
Gibbons, A L, 415245
No full textThis record was harvested from a previous catalogue system and will be withdrawn in 2025. Information in this record may be superseded or incomplete. Visit this record in UMA's new catalogue at: https://archives.library.unimelb.edu.au/nodes/view/387304Surname: GIBBONS. Given Name(s) or Initials: A L. Military Service Number or Last Known Location: 415245. Missing, Wounded and Prisoner of War Enquiry Card Index Number: 50381.209178
Item: [2016.0049.19597] "Gibbons, A L, 415245
No.126, Helen Bitner Wilcox, interview by Helen Gibbons
No full textTranscript (14 pages) of interview by Helen Gibbons with Helen Bitner Wilcox, on May 17, 1985. This interview is no. 126 in the Everett L. Cooley Oral History Project, and tape no. U-365Wilcox, daughter of Irma Felt Bitner, recalls her mother\u27s life, 1888-1965; her career at KSL, 1930s-1940s; her work as a writer; and her work as Salt Lake City Recorder in the 1940s, during Earl Glade\u27s tenure as mayor of Salt Lake City. Interviewer: Helen Gibbon
No.129, Rex Campbell, interview by Helen B. Gibbons
No full textTranscript (15 pages) of interview by Helen B. Gibbons with Rex Campbell, on Apil 23, 1985. This interview is no. 129 in the Everett L. Cooley Oral History Project, and tape no. U-364Campbell (b. 1920) recalls his career in broadcasting at KSL and KUED, 1940s-1980s; teaching at the University of Utah, 1950s-1980s; and evaluates the role of women in broadcasting generally and specifically Alene Dalton, Margaret Masters, and Louise Hill Howe. Interviewer: Helen Gibbon
No.137, Luacine Clark Fox, interview by Helen B. Gibbons
No full textTranscript (23 pages) of interview by Helen B. Gibbons with Luacine Clark Fox on April 18, 1985. This interview is no. 137 in the Everett L. Cooley Oral History Project, and tape no.Fox (b. 1912), daughter of Mormon church General Authority, J. Reuben Clark, Jr., recalls her work at KSL, writing scripts and performing on the air; other women in radio in Salt Lake City; and her association with the Mormon church shortwave radio station, WRUL, which broadcast world-wide from Boston, 1930s-1940s. Interviewer: Helen Gibbon
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