Oral Histories

The MBLWHOI Library Oral History Project began in 1998 to capture the recollections and personal insights of the scientists and staff of Woods Hole scientific institutions.

The project endeavors to include the entire spectrum of the Woods Hole scientific community, including administrators, support staff, ships' crew, engineers, scientists, and others. Oral history conversations center on early marine research, scientific projects, technology and field work, and how each individual came to the Woods Hole scientific community. The WHOI Data Library and Archives is the repository for audio and videotape recordings of the oral history discussions as well as the printed transcriptions.

Much of this material is available for public use.

Oral History: David Shepro

Description: 
interview subject: name: David Shepro institutions: MBL && Boston University positions: Visiting Scientist && Chairman of MBLWHOI Library Joint Users Committee && Professor years of service: 1965-01-01/1965-01-01
interviewer: name: Frank Taylor
interview dates: 2006-10-24 && 2006-10-30 && 2006-11-07

Oral History: John Schlee

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notes: DVD of sessions 2 and 3 made by Graphics. Session 1 by G.Arthur. Audiocassettes of 5/3/03 interview made from DVD. 2 additional audiocassettes of 5/5/2003 sessions dubbed from DVD. 12/2008
interview subject: name: John Schlee institutions: USGS - Woods Hole positions: Research Scientist years of service: 1962-01-01/1995-01-01
interviewer: name: Frank Taylor
interview dates: 2003-05-01 && 2003-05-05 && 2003-05-21 && 2003-06-11

Oral History: Allan Robinson

Description: 
notes: ONR History Symposium
interview subject: name: Allan Robinson institutions: WHOI positions: Scientist && Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Program years of service: 1957-01-01/1965-01-01
interviewer: name: Gary Weir
interviewer: name: Frank Taylor
interview dates: 2000-03-31

Oral History: Dave Ross

Description: 
notes: ONR History Symposium
interview subject: name: Dave Ross institutions: WHOI positions: Geologist years of service: 1965-01-01/2005-01-01
interviewer: name: Gary Weir
interviewer: name: Frank Taylor
interview dates: 2000-03-29 && 2005-01-18 && 2005-02-23 && 2005-04-04