Proctor Podcast

Episode 11: Nathaniel Reed on the Miami Jetport

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:08:00 GMT

In this podcast Nathaniel Reed speaks about the controversy surrounding the Miami Jetport. The effort to halt construction of the Miami Jetport is considered by many to be a major catalyst in formation of the environmental movement. Nathaniel Reed is a prominent defender of the Florida environment and served as Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Fish and Wildlife and Parks in the Nixon and Ford administrations. Officials referenced in the interview include Gov. Claude Kirk, former interior secretary Walter Hickel, and former transportation secretary John Volpe. Photo courtesy of the Historical Museum of Southern Florida. Julian Pleasants interviewed Mr. Reed on November 2nd, 2000 and December 18th, 2000. Produced by Deborah Hendrix. Edited by Steve Davis.

Episode 10: Clair Chaffin on WWII

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:56:00 GMT

Clair Chaffin speaks about his experience as a Marine corpsman in the Pacific Theater of War in World War II in this 2008 interview with Gerrit Blauvelt at the Samuel Proctor Oral History Program. Clair Chaffin was killed in an armed robbery on June 8, 2009, at the age of 83, and we offer our condolences to his friends and family. Produced by Deborah Hendrix. Edited by Diane Fischler. Copyrighted music by Therapy Shock, courtesy of Public Room Records.

Episode 9: Pauline Pepper on WWII

Mon, 25 May 2009 22:57:00 GMT

Pauline Pepper discusses her experiences as a nurse on a hospital ship. Topics include her basic training, care of children and wounded soldiers, returning home, and postwar life. This interview is the third part of a three part series produced especially for Memorial Day. Ann Smith interviewed Mrs. Pepper on July 28th, 2008. Produced by Deborah Hendrix. Edited by Steve Davis.

Episode 8: Michael Jamin on WWII

Sat, 23 May 2009 17:34:00 GMT

Michael Jamin discusses his childhood in German-occupied Holland. Topics include wartime rationing, restrictions imposed on Dutch citizens, the deportation of Jews, and the Allied invasion. This interview is the second part of a three part series produced especially for Memorial Day. Part three will be posted on Sunday. Steve Davis interviewed Mr. Jamin on May 5th, 2009. Produced by Deborah Hendrix. Edited by Steve Davis.

Episode 7: Bernard Mellman on WWII

Fri, 22 May 2009 13:27:00 GMT

Bernard Mellman speaks about his experiences during WWII. Mr. Mellman was a member of the 42nd Infantry Division, also known as the Rainbow Division. Topics include his childhood in Columbus Ohio, training for combat, the liberation of Dachau concentration camp, and his postwar life. This interview is the first part of a three part series produced especially for Memorial Day. Parts two and three will be posted on Saturday and Sunday. Steve Davis interviewed Mr. Mellman on February 19th, 2009. Produced by Deborah Hendrix. Edited by Steve Davis.

Episode 6: Florida Water Management

dvnavarrete@ufl.edu — Tue, 5 May 2009 13:22:00 GMT

In this 2004 interview with former SPOHP director, Dr. Julian Pleasants, Stanley Hole, former chairman of the South Florida Water Management District Governing Board, discusses the evolution of water management in South Florida from flood control onward. Hole also talks about the short history of the 6th district. Produced by Deborah Hendrix. Edited by Danielle Navarrete and Dan Simone . Copyrighted music by Therapy Shock, Courtesy of Public Room Records.

Episode 5: Florida Water Management

Tue, 7 Apr 2009 03:35:00 GMT

In this 2008 interview with UF doctoral student Dan Simone, former Florida Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Victoria Tschinkel evaluates the performance of Florida's water management districts over the last few decades. Produced by Deborah Hendrix. Edited by Danielle Navarrete and Dan Simone. Copyrighted music by Therapy Shock, Courtesy of Public Room Records.

Episode 4: Wilhelmina Johnson on Florida Black History

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 22:37:00 GMT

This episode features a 1981 interview by Joel Buchanan on Wilhelmina W. Johnson, who was a civil rights activist and a leading educator in Gainesville, Florida. Mrs. Johnson died in 1999. Produced by Deborah Hendrix. Edited by Danielle Navarrete. Copyrighted music by Therapy Shock, Courtesy of Public Room Records, and by the UF University Gospel Choir.

Episode 3: Community Activist Rosa B. Williams on the Civil Rights Movement in Gainesville, Florida

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:23:00 GMT

Noted Gainesville community activist Rosa B. Williams speaks with Joel Buchanan about civil rights and voter participation in this 1984 interview. Produced by Deborah Hendrix. Edited by Danielle Navarrete. Copyrighted music by Therapy Shock, courtesy of Public Room Records.

Episode 2: Reverend Thomas A. Wright on the Civil Rights Movement in Gainesville, Florida

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:07:00 GMT

In this 1986 interview by Joel Buchanan, Reverend T. A. Wright, former president of the local chapter of the NAACP, discusses his civil rights activities in Gainesville, Florida. Produced by Deborah Hendrix. Edited by Danielle Navarrete. Copyrighted music by Therapy Shock, courtesy of Public Room Records.

Episode 1: School Integration in Gainesville, Florida, 1963

Thu, 5 Mar 2009 20:38:00 GMT

The 1986 interview between Steve Thiesse and Joel Buchanan featured in this podcast was selected from the Samuel Proctor Oral History Program archives and talks about integrating Gainesville High School in 1963. Produced by Deborah Hendrix. Edited by Danielle Navarrete. Copyrighted music by Therapy Shock, courtesy of Public Room Records.