On December 14, 1991, Morton J. Rubin interviewed Gordon D. Cartwright, a meteorologist residing in Geneva, Switzerland, for the American Meteorological Society Tape Recorded Interview Project. Cartwright recounts his early life in Newcastle, Pennsylvania, and how his interest in science, sparked by early exposure to publications like Collier’s Magazine, led him to a career in meteorology. He details his career progression within the U.S. Weather Bureau, beginning in 1929 at the Pittsburgh office, and his work in aviation meteorology, river forecasting, and upper air observations. He emphasizes the significance of Pittsburgh’s pollution problems and discusses the bureau's evolving role in addressing aviation weather needs. Cartwright also highlights his experiences in Cleveland, where he became involved in more advanced forecasting techniques, including upper air soundings, and his participation in the development of the central analysis center for aviation forecasts. Cartwright's narrative covers important figures in meteorology such as William S. Brotzman, Clarence G. Andress, and Henry Harrison, and reflects on the advancements in meteorological services throughout his career. He discusses the impact of the Great Depression, the expansion of the Weather Bureau's aviation services, and the challenges of early forecasting systems. The interview captures Cartwright's contributions to the field during a period of significant growth in aviation meteorology and the expansion of weather forecasting infrastructure, including his work at various key weather stations across the United States.