On September 9, 1989, Dr. Joanne Simpson interviewed Herbert Riehl for the American Meteorological Society and the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research Tape Recorded Interview Project. Riehl discusses his pioneering contributions to tropical meteorology, including his early work during World War II under Carl-Gustav Rossby, his involvement in training weather officers for the U.S. military, and his groundbreaking studies on the energy dynamics of tropical storms.

On February 7, 1990, Roscoe R. Braham, Jr. interviewed Horace R. Byers at the Annual Meeting of the American Meteorological Society in Anaheim, California. Byers, a pioneer in meteorology, begins the interview by reflecting on his early career, particularly his education at the University of California, Berkeley, where he was introduced to meteorology in 1925. He recounts the influence of key figures in meteorology, such as Richard J. Russell and John B. Leighly, and his early work on El Niño.

On November 12, 2004, Robert Henson interviewed Howard McNeil in Fort Worth, Texas, for a project affiliated with the American Meteorological Society and the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research. In this interview, McNeil reflects on his life, career, and contributions to meteorology and aviation. Born in Chicago in 1920, McNeil developed an early interest in aviation and weather, inspired by observing aircraft and the Graf Zeppelin as a child. McNeil recounts his entry into the U.S.

On April 23, 1999, Laura Cochran interviewed Irwin Abrams at his home in Acton, Massachusetts, for the Simmons College Oral History Archives. Abrams, a meteorologist, discusses his career trajectory, starting with his education at New York University and his commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Air Force. He describes his entry into the meteorology field through the Air Force’s meteorology program and his first assignment in the Azores, where his forecasting skills were crucial for military flight operations during the Berlin Blockade.

Jack Beven is a Senior Hurricane Specialist at the National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami, a position he has held since 1999. Prior to this, he worked as a marine aviation forecaster for five years in the tropical analysis forecast branch. Beven's academic background is in physics and meteorology. He earned his bachelor's degree in physics from Louisiana State University in 1984, followed by a master's degree in meteorology in 1988 and a PhD in 1994, both from Florida State.

Jack May is an aviation meteorologist who has worked at the NOAA Aviation Weather Center and in the private sector. He is an expert in aviation weather forecasting and has contributed significantly to the development of aviation weather products and services. May is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma with a degree in meteorology. He has worked for the NOAA Aviation Weather Center for over 30 years and has held several positions, including Branch Chief of the Analysis and Observations Branch and Deputy Chief of the Aviation Services Branch.

James Franklin is a retired meteorologist who spent 35 years of his career with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). His tenure was divided between the Hurricane Research Division (HRD) and the National Hurricane Center. Franklin's journey in meteorology began at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) where he pursued his master's degree. His initial thesis was focused on the study of the New England coastal front. However, due to an unfortunate incident involving the loss of crucial data, he had to change his thesis topic.

On August 2, 2007, Jeffrey S. Gaffney interviewed Dr. James N. Pitts Jr., Emeritus Professor of Chemistry at the University of California, Riverside, and Research Chemist at the University of California, Irvine, for the Tape Recorded Interview Project. Dr. Pitts discusses his extensive career in atmospheric chemistry, his contributions to understanding and addressing air pollution, and his role as a co-founder and former director of the University of California Statewide Air Pollution Research Center.

On September 22, 1990, Julius London interviewed Jerome Spar in Glen Rock, New Jersey. Spar, who entered meteorology in 1940 after earning a physics degree from City College of New York, discusses his long career in the field, starting with his graduate studies in meteorology at New York University (NYU) under Athelstan Spilhaus. Spar recounts his service in the Army Air Corps Weather Service during World War II, including assignments in Presque Isle, Maine, and Goose Bay, Labrador. After the war, Spar returned to NYU as an instructor, later earning his Master's and Ph.D.

Robert Chervin interviewed Dr. Jerry Mahlman at the NCAR Foothills Laboratory for the Tape Recorded Interview Project sponsored by the American Meteorological Society and the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research. Mahlman reflects on his early life, highlighting formative influences from his family and early work experiences. He discusses his upbringing in Crawford, Nebraska, during the Great Depression and his fascination with severe weather and science, which began in childhood.