Kiesling, Ernst 2021-09-30

This interview features Ernst Kiesling as he discusses his family history and background before moving on to explain his educational journey that led him to becoming chair of the Texas Tech University Civil Engineering Department.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name:Ernst Kiesling

Additional Parties Recorded:

Date: September 30, 2021

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: Zachary Hernandez

Length: 01:26:21 (1 hour 26 minutes)

Abstract

Introduction and background information; Relationship with his siblings; Early education; Decision to attend San Angelo Junior College; attending Texas Tech; First impressions of Lubbock; J.H. Murdough’s Influence on Dr. Kiesling’s studies and career; Working for the Magnolia Pipeline Company; meeting his wife; Attending graduate school at Michigan State; Southwest Research Institute; Becoming chair of the civil engineering department; building a research program at the University

Access Information

Original Recording Format: born digital

Recording Format Notes: patrons may listen to audio in our reading room

Transcript: transcript available on dspace <https://hdl.handle.net/10605/374074 >

Related Interview: Kiesling, Ernst 2013-10-17, and Kiesling, Ernst 2021-10-05 , and Kiesling, Ernst 2021-10-12

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