American Meteorological Society Oral History Project

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  • The American Meteorological Society Oral History Project (AMSOHP) aims to capture the history of the atmospheric sciences as told by scientists, administrators, and others working in the field. The collection is especially rich in interviews that capture the memories of scientists who launched much of the innovative meteorological research in post-war America.

    To browse this collection and others, please visit the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Archives: https://aspace.archives.ucar.edu/

Interviewee Sort descending Collection Description Interviewer Date of Interview Location of Interview Affiliation
Ralph Papirno American Meteorological Society Oral History Project

On March 13, 1999, Laura Cochrane interviewed Ralph Papirno at his home in Needham, Massachusetts, for the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research and the American Meteorological Society Interview Project. Papirno discusses his experiences working as a meteorologist during World War II, detailing his decision to enter meteorology training as an alternative to combat roles. He recounts his prior education, holding a B.A. in mathematics and chemistry from New York University, and his initial employment teaching aircraft propeller maintenance at Chanute Field in Illinois.

Laura Cochrane Needham, MA American Meteorological Society, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Raymond Ban American Meteorological Society Oral History Project

On October 30, 2008, Robert Henson interviewed Raymond Ban for the American Meteorological Society and the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research's Tape Recorded Interview Project. The interview explores Ban’s early fascination with weather during his childhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and his decision to pursue a career in meteorology at Penn State University. Ban recounts his formative experiences at Accuweather, where he developed forecasting skills and learned about small business dynamics, including marketing and personnel management.

Robert Henson Atlanta, GA American Meteorological Society, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Richard Carbone American Meteorological Society Oral History Project

On May 9, 2005, Robert Seraphin interviewed Richard Carbone for the archives of the American Meteorological Society at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado. In this interview, Carbone reflects on his early life, education, and professional journey in meteorology. He discusses his upbringing in Norwalk, Connecticut, and his passion for baseball, including a near-recruitment experience by the Philadelphia Phillies.

Robert Serafin Boulder, CO American Meteorological Society, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Robert C. Bundgaard American Meteorological Society Oral History Project

On September 16, 1998, Diane Rabson and Melvin Holzman interviewed Robert C. Bundgaard for the American Meteorological Society's Tape Recorded Interview Project at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado. Bundgaard, born in Denver in 1918, is the son of Danish immigrants. His early education sparked a dual interest in mathematics and music, which eventually led him to meteorology. He studied at the University of Denver and later obtained a master's degree from Columbia University, focusing on probability theory.

Melvin Holzman, Diane Rabson Boulder, CO American Meteorological Society, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Robert C. Cowen American Meteorological Society Oral History Project

On May 29, 2001, Gene Bierly interviewed Robert C. Cowen in Boston, Massachusetts, as part of the American Meteorological Society’s Tape Recorded Interview Project. Born in Concord, New Hampshire, in 1927, Cowen describes his upbringing in Boston and his educational journey, which led him to study meteorology at MIT. Cowen discusses his decision to switch from aeronautical engineering to meteorology, his experiences at MIT during and after World War II, and his relationships with influential figures in the meteorology department, such as Tom Malone, Henry Houghton, and Victor Starr.

Gene Bierly Boston, MA American Meteorological Society, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Robert E. Munn American Meteorological Society Oral History Project

On September 28, 1983, David W. Phillips interviewed Dr. Robert E. Munn for the Canadian Meteorological Service Oral History Project at the University of Toronto. The interview traces Munn's career in meteorology, beginning with his graduation from McMaster University in 1941 and early roles in Canada’s Meteorological Service. Munn reflects on his experiences during World War II, including his work at Gander and Halifax, and how these shaped his interest in research.

David W. Phillips Toronto, Ontario American Meteorological Society, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Robert H. Simpson American Meteorological Society Oral History Project

Edward Zipser interviewed Robert H. Simpson at NCAR. Simpson discusses his early life, education, and family background, highlighting his pioneering Texas ancestry. He describes his early interest in weather, sparked by experiencing the 1919 hurricane in Corpus Christi. Simpson's academic journey included a degree in physics, although his professional path initially diverged through a career in music and architecture. After the 1929 economic crash, he shifted back to physics, later finding work in meteorology with the U.S. Weather Bureau.

Edward Zipser , Boulder, CO American Meteorological Society, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Robert N. Culnan American Meteorological Society Oral History Project

On October 25, 1993, Earl Droessler interviews Robert N. Culnan in Charlottesville, Virginia, for the American Meteorological Society and University Corporation for Atmospheric Research Oral History Project. Culnan reflects on his extensive career in meteorology, detailing pivotal experiences that shaped the field over several decades. He recounts his early work with prominent meteorologists, including his 1940 summer with Carl-Gustaf Rossby and Jerome Namias at MIT, where he engaged in isentropic analysis under Victor Starr.

Earl Droessler Charlottesville, VA American Meteorological Society, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Robert Serafin American Meteorological Society Oral History Project

On April 22, 2003, Richard Carbone interviewed Robert Serafin for a National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) oral history project. Serafin discusses his journey into atmospheric science, beginning with his early work in radar meteorology. He reflects on his time as the director of the Atmospheric Technology Division (ATD) at NCAR, his involvement in groundbreaking radar signal processing developments, and his contributions to radar technology used in meteorological research.

Richard E. Carbone Boulder, CO American Meteorological Society, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Roscoe R. Braham American Meteorological Society Oral History Project

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.

Stephen Cole Washington, D.C. American Meteorological Society, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research