Natural History Interviews

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The Natural History oral history collection includes interviews with individuals involved in biological field research, especially in mammalogy and ornithology. Most of the interviewees are faculty members in biological sciences at research universities. The collection focuses on academic studies in botanical and zoological taxonomy, ecology, conservation, and animal behavior.

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    Roland Wauer oral history interview 2015-12-21
    (2017-12-21)
    This interview features Roland Wauer as he discusses a fictional book that he wrote and other nonfiction books that he has written and published. In this interview, Wauer recounts meeting his inspiration for the fiction book, his current and future projects, and his thoughts on writing a fictional book.
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    Roland Wauer oral history interview 2015-12-03
    (2015-12-03)
    This interview features Roland Wauer, a former naturalist for the National Parks Service. Wauer, an avid birder, recounts his trips to Mexico and his career as a writer. Wauer also discusses his recent work documenting butterfly species.
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    Robert "Rob" Carl Lee, Jr. oral history interview 2015-10-28
    (2015-10-28)
    This oral history interview features Rob Lee. Lee talks about his interest in biology, his work with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and his time as a special agent. Lee also discusses moving to Lubbock, his retirement, and his involvement with the South Plains Wildlife Center.
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    Llewellyn Densmore oral history interview 2016-06-27
    (2016-06-27)
    This interview features Texas Tech professor Dr. Llewellyn Densmore. Densmore discusses his career at Texas Tech in the Department of Biological Sciences, his emphasis on fieldwork, and the different personalities in his field and his department.
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    Llewellyn Densmore oral history interview 2016-05-05
    (2016-05-05)
    This interview features Texas Tech professor Dr. Llewellyn Densmore. Densmore discusses evolutionary biology and his interest in crocodiles in particular. Densmore also talks about his research projects and his time at Texas Tech.
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    Frank Yancey oral history interview
    (2014-07-16)
    Frank Yancey discusses his ties to Clyde Jones and Texas Tech University. He recalls how he became interested in biology, experiences in teaching, and changes in field biology education and fieldwork.
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    Clyde Jones oral history interview 2003-11-06
    (2003-11-06)
    This interview features Clyde Jones, Horn Professor Emeritus and Curator of Mammals Emeritus at Natural Science Research Laboratory. Jones discusses his early life and his experiences as a biologist, mammologist, and government administrator for the Fish and Wildlife Service.
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    Clyde Jones oral history interview 02-16-2011
    (2011-02-16)
    This interview features Clyde Jones, who discusses his methods and findings during his research projects in Big Bend State Park and the Chinati Mountains.
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    Clyde Jones oral history interview 11-21-2003
    (2003-11-21)
    This interview features Clyde Jones, who discusses the changing nature of research in the field of natural history, modern environmental concerns, and his experiences as a museum director.