Topics covered include Braham's early life and education; the war years when he was a meteorologist and pilot doing weather reconnaissance; his interest in weather modification; the Thunderstorm Project; the Lewis Douglas Joint Institute with the University of Arizona; Project White Top under the University of Chicago; work on the "Blue Book" with Tom Malone and Bill Von Arx; and the early ideas about NCAR.

Stephen Cole interviewed Dr. Roscoe R. Braham for the American Meteorological Society Oral History Project. Dr. Braham, a prominent meteorologist, discussed his experiences and contributions to weather modification, particularly during the mid-20th century. The interview took place in Washington, D.C., while Braham was attending a National Academy of Sciences Weather Modification Panel meeting. Dr. Braham begins by reflecting on the work of Irving Langmuir, a physicist who made significant contributions to weather modification, particularly cloud seeding.

Dr. Roy Jenne provides an overview of his career at NCAR in the computing division. Jenne discusses the Mesa Laboratory and its facilities; his recollections of the various computing systems at NCAR, starting with a Control Data 3600; the significant work NCAR did and continues to do with weather forecasting and observational data; and how creating easily accessible datasets was an important goal and achievement of his unit.

On July 12, 2007, Stan Ruttenberg was interviewed by Helen Coffey about his involvement in the International Geophysical Year (IGY), particularly his work with data exchange and the establishment of world data centers. Ruttenberg discusses his early career, including his work with Alan Shapley and his role as a facilitator for scientific committees, highlighting his work on the creation of a submarine for underwater measurements of Earth's gravity.

On January 10-13, 2002, Robert M. Chervin interviewed Stephen H. Schneider for the American Meteorological Society Tape Recorded Interview Project. Schneider, a renowned scientist, recounts his early fascination with science, technology, and engineering, beginning with childhood experiments such as building Lionel trains and making soap. His formative years were marked by curiosity and a drive to understand the world, evidenced by his tinkering with electronics, mechanics, and even homemade rockets.

On September 5, 1997, Dale Kellogg interviewed Dr. Susan Solomon, an atmospheric chemist and senior scientist at NOAA, for the American Meteorological Society's oral history project. Solomon discusses her childhood in Chicago, where she developed an early interest in science, particularly through nature and television programs like Jacques Cousteau’s, which inspired her to pursue marine biology. She later shifted her focus to chemistry, finding it more quantifiable and elegant, eventually leading to her specialization in atmospheric chemistry.

On August 23, 2007, Ronald Stouffer interviewed Dr. Syukuro Manabe at the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory in Princeton, New Jersey, for the American Meteorological Society's Tape Recorded Interview Project. Manabe reflects on his early life in Shikoku, Japan, where his father and grandfather were physicians, and his initial pursuit of medicine before transitioning to physical science, citing his interest in logical problem-solving.

On February 25, 1988, Richard Rotunno interviewed Dr. Tetsuya “Ted” Fujita for the American Meteorological Society’s Recorded Interview Project. Dr. Fujita, a prominent meteorologist known for his pioneering work on severe weather phenomena, reflects on his early life, educational background, and career in meteorology. Born in Japan in 1920 to a family of educators, Fujita initially studied mechanical engineering and later pursued meteorology due to its minimal resource requirements.

On February 11, 1988, John S. Perry interviewed Dr. Thomas F. Malone for the American Meteorological Society and University Corporation for Atmospheric Research. The interview, conducted at the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in Cambridge, Massachusetts, explores Malone’s early life, career, and contributions to meteorology. Raised on a ranch in South Dakota, Malone was influenced by his father’s practical interest in weather forecasting and telecommunication.

On February 18, 1989, Earl Droessler interviewed Thomas F. Malone at St. Joseph’s College in Hartford, Connecticut, as part of a tape-recorded interview project for the American Meteorological Society (AMS). The interview focuses on developments in atmospheric sciences and the evolution of the AMS since World War II. Malone reflects on his tenure as AMS President (1960–1961), highlighting the pivotal decision to rename the Journal of Meteorology to the Journal of Atmospheric Sciences, marking a shift toward broader scientific engagement.