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This interview features Clyde Jones, who discusses the changing nature of research in the field of natural history, modern environmental concerns, and his experiences as a museum director.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Clyde Jones

'''Additional Parties Recorded:''' n/a

'''Date:''' November 21, 2003

'''Location:''' Lubbock, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' David Marshall

'''Length:''' 01:58:01



==Abstract==

Influential figures in natural history during UNM era 5 00:01:07
Discussion about acquiring and preparing specimen collections 6 00:04:14
Innate talents for biology, young aptitude, the great naturalists 7 00:07:41
Knox Jones' field methods and effect on TTU’s program 10 00:20:16
Robert Baker and his influence on TTU biology 13 00:27:51
TTU biology's focus on fieldwork, data vs. technology 14 00:32:53
Water shortage, air pollution, its effect on the border 18 00:48:08
Discussion of the success and failures of natural history museums 19 00:52:21
Discusses talking to audiences about environmental concerns 23 01:05:39
How fieldwork and students have changed 27 01:18:18
Encounters with creationism 30 01:29:54
Discusses experiences with Texas Tech Museum 32 01:37:02


==Access Information==

'''Original Recording Format:''' born digital 

'''Recording Format Notes:''' audio cd available in reading room

'''Transcript:''' found on dspace, see below

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==Links==

Click for transcript: http://hdl.handle.net/10605/315142




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[[Category: 2010s ]][[Interview Series: SWC Interviews]]  [[Category: Biology]] [[Category: Texas Tech University]] [[Category: Mammalogy]]