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Title: Interview with Fred Stiles, notes on Anna M. Mullikin and on a meeting with R. L. Moore, Interview with Fred Stiles, notes on Anna M. Mullikin and on a meeting with R. L. Moore
Identifier: e_math_02052
Creator: Traylor, Donald R.
Contributor: Stiles, Fred (speaker), Traylor, Donald R. (speaker)
Topic: Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning, University of Texas--history
Dates: circa 1970-1971
Box: 2.351/Math Office
Resource: R. L. Moore legacy collection
Description: In this recording, Fred Stiles talks about the forced retirement of R. L. Moore. Donald R. Traylor uses a portion of the tape to dictate notes on Anna M. Mullikin as well as a recent visit he had with Moore. Number on tape: 091723.

Title: Interview with John Mac Nerney [part 2], Interview with John Mac Nerney [part 2]
Identifier: e_math_02063
Creator: Traylor, Donald R.
Contributor: Mac Nerney, John (interviewee), Jones, Madeline (interviewer)
Topic: Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, Mathematics--Teaching and study--United States, University of Texas--history, University of North Carolina--history, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
Dates: circa 1970-1972
Box: 2.351/Math Office
Resource: R. L. Moore legacy collection
Description: This recording comprises the second part of an interview with John Mac Nernery, a student of H. S. Wall and a professor of mathematics at the University of Houston. Mac Nerney relates his teaching history and style and discusses the politics of his time at the University of North Carolina. Additionally, he discusses the examination process he underwent at the University of Texas. Madeline Jones, Donald R. Traylor's secretary conducts the interview. Number on tape: 091728.

Title: Interview with John Mac Nerney [part 3], Interview with John Mac Nerney [part 3]
Identifier: e_math_02064
Creator: Traylor, Donald R.
Contributor: Mac Nerney, John (interviewee), Jones, Madeline (interviewer)
Topic: Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, Mathematics--Teaching and study--United States, University of Texas--history, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
Dates: circa 1970-1971
Box: 2.351/Math Office
Resource: R. L. Moore legacy collection
Description: This recording is the final segment of an interview with John Mac Nerney, a student of H. S. Wall and a professor of mathematics at the University of Houston. Mac Nerney discusses his early interest in mathematics, his knowledge of the faculty changes at the University of Texas, and his personal experiences while teaching. Number on tape: 091729.

Title: Interview with John Marshall Slye [side A], Interview with John Marshall Slye [side A]
Identifier: e_math_02044
Creator: Traylor, Donald R.
Contributor: Slye, John Marshall (interviewee), Jones, Madeline (interviewer)
Topic: Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, University of Texas--history, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
Dates: circa 1970-1971
Box: 2.351/Math Office
Resource: R. L. Moore legacy collection
Description: An interview with John Marshall Slye, a student of R. L. Moore and a professor employing the Moore method. Slye recalls the friction between departments at the University of Texas and discusses taking classes with Moore. This interview is conducted by Madeline Jones, Donald R. Traylor's secretary. Number on tape: 091719.

Title: Interview with John Marshall Slye [side B], Interview with John Marshall Slye [side B]
Identifier: e_math_02045
Creator: Traylor, Donald R.
Contributor: Slye, John Marshall (interviewee), Jones, Madeline (interviewer)
Topic: Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, University of Texas--history, University of Minnesota--history, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
Dates: circa 1970-1971
Box: 2.351/Math Office
Resource: R. L. Moore legacy collection
Description: The conclusion of an interview with John Marshall Slye, a student of R. L. Moore and a professor employing the Moore method. Slye gives his impression of Moore and describes his time teaching with a modified version of the Moore method. This interview is conducted by Madeline Jones, Donald R. Traylor's secretary. Number on tape: 091719. Tape has some distortion.

Title: Notes on an upcoming study [side A], Notes on an upcoming study [side A]
Identifier: e_math_02048
Creator: Traylor, Donald R. (speaker)
Topic: Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, University of Texas--history, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, World War, 1939-1945
Dates: circa 1970-1971
Box: 2.351/Math Office
Resource: R. L. Moore legacy collection
Description: Donald R. Traylor dictates notes about an upcoming study. The purpose of the study is to develop procedures and methods by which a university may determine its priorities. Number on tape: 091721

Title: Notes on conversations with R. L. Moore and notes about John Silber [side A], Notes on conversations with R. L. Moore and notes about John Silber [side A]
Identifier: e_math_02046
Creator: Traylor, Donald R. (speaker)
Topic: Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, University of Texas--history, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, World War, 1939-1945
Dates: circa 1970-1971
Box: 2.351/Math Office
Resource: R. L. Moore legacy collection
Description: Donald R. Traylor dictates notes on conversations with R. L. Moore about different aspects of his teaching method. He also talks about the changes in the UT math department with the new Dean of Arts and Humanities, John Silber, and with the onset of the 1960s. Number on tape: 091720.

Title: Notes on interview with Paul Halmos, Notes on interview with Paul Halmos
Identifier: e_math_02040
Creator: Traylor, Donald R. (speaker)
Topic: Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, Halmos, Paul R. (Paul Richard), 1916-2006, University of Texas--history, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
Dates: circa 1970-1971
Box: 2.351/Math Office
Resource: R. L. Moore legacy collection
Description: Donald R. Traylor dictates his discussion with Paul R. Halmos, a renowned mathematics professor using the Moore method. Halmos explains his adaptation of the method, his disagreements with Moore's teaching theories, and his attitude toward J. R. Silber. Traylor records this while driving through Indiana. Number on tape: 091717.

Title: Notes on John Silber's tenure and changes in mathematics department [side B], Notes on John Silber's tenure and changes in mathematics department [side B]
Identifier: e_math_02047
Creator: Traylor, Donald R. (speaker)
Topic: Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, University of Texas--history, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, World War, 1939-1945
Dates: circa 1970-1971
Box: 2.351/Math Office
Resource: R. L. Moore legacy collection
Description: Continues dictating notes of John Silber's tenure. Changes in math departments nationally and changes in position of the UT Pure Math. Traylor talks about various points of discontent and acrimony within the department and especially differences of opinion between the pure mathematics group (Moore, Ettlinger, and Wall) and the rest of the department. Number on tape: 091720.

Title: Notes on Kenneth Ahsworth and R. L. Moore, Notes on Kenneth Ahsworth and R. L. Moore
Identifier: e_math_02053
Creator: Traylor, Donald R. (speaker)
Topic: Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, University of Texas--history
Dates: circa 1970-1971
Box: 2.351/Math Office
Resource: R. L. Moore legacy collection
Description: In this recording, Donald R. Traylor dictates his notes on Dr. Kenneth Ashworth, a member of the University of Texas administration at the time of R. L. Moore's forced retirement. He also recounts a visit with Moore at Moore's home in Austin. Number on tape:091723.

Title: Notes on R. L. Moore, Notes on R. L. Moore
Identifier: e_math_02041
Creator: Traylor, Donald R. (speaker)
Topic: Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, University of Texas--history, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
Dates: circa 1970-1971
Box: 2.351/Math Office
Resource: R. L. Moore legacy collection
Description: Donald R. Traylor dictates a portion of his notes on Moore. He explains the differences between the Moore method and the Socratic method. He also relates stories and myths told about Moore and how these impacted Moore's teaching and formed his identity. Number on tape: 091717.

Title: Notes on R. L. Moore's personality, Notes on R. L. Moore's personality
Identifier: e_math_02074
Creator: Traylor, Donald R. (speaker)
Topic: Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, Mathematics--Teaching and study--United States, University of Texas--history, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
Dates: circa 1970-1971
Box: 2.351/Math Office
Resource: R. L. Moore legacy collection
Description: This recording is comprised of anecdotes and rumors of R. L. Moore which Donald R. Traylor witnessed or collected in his interviews. Subjects include discipline in the classroom, disagreements with other faculty, and teaching students of color. This tape is unlabeled.

Title: Notes on R. L. Moore's retirement, Notes on R. L. Moore's retirement
Identifier: e_math_02056
Creator: Traylor, Donald R. (speaker)
Topic: Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, University of Texas--history, University of Houston--history
Dates: circa 1970-1971
Box: 2.351/Math Office
Resource: R. L. Moore legacy collection
Description: This recording consists of Donald R. Traylor's notes on his interviews. Traylor talks extensively about his offer to Moore to join him at the University of Houston, Moore's response to this offer, and the circumstances surrounding his forced retirement from the University of Texas. Number on tape: 091725.

Title: Notes on Sara Williams and J. R. Silber, Notes on Sara Williams and J. R. Silber
Identifier: e_math_02023
Creator: Traylor, Donald R. (speaker)
Topic: Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, University of Texas--history, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
Box: 2.351/Math Office
Resource: R. L. Moore legacy collection
Description: Donald R. Traylor records his notes on interviews with Clara Williams and J. R. Silber. Williams was a student of Moore while he was teaching at the University of Pennsylvania. She comments on Moore's courses and provides an anecdote on an accident involving Mrs. Moore. Traylor then reviews his notes on an interview with J. R. Silber, Dean at the University of Texas during Moore's later years. Silber has many strong opinions of Moore and was involved in forcing Moore's retirement. Number on tape: 091704.

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