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Interviewee Sort descending | Collection | Description | Interviewer | Date of Interview | Location of Interview | Affiliation |
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Harry Volkman | American Meteorological Society Oral History Project |
On August 27, 2004, Robert Henson interviewed Harry Volkman for the American Meteorological Society Oral History Project. Volkman reflects on his pioneering career as a television meteorologist, starting in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1949, and recounts his role in shaping the early days of broadcast weather reporting. He discusses his innovative use of synoptic weather information and Morse Code skills, honed during his time in the U.S. Army, to produce accurate forecasts. |
Robert Henson | Chicago, IL | American Meteorological Society | |
Howard McNeil | American Meteorological Society Oral History Project |
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. |
Robert Henson | Fort Worth, TX | 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 |