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Title: I. Texas 1953, I. Texas 1953
Identifier: e_math_02050
Creator: Traylor, Donald R.
Contributor: Traylor, Donald R. (interviewer)
Topic: Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
Dates: circa 1970-1971
Resource: R. L. Moore legacy collection
Description: Donald R. Traylor dictates the draft of his book about R. L. Moore [Creative teaching: heritage of R. L. Moore]. Traylor addresses R. L. Moore's teaching style, beginning at 1953. Number on tape: 091722.

Title: Interview with Ben Fitzpatrick [side 1], Interview with Ben Fitzpatrick [side 1]
Identifier: e_math_02033
Creator: Traylor, Donald R.
Contributor: Fitzpatrick, Ben (interviewee), Traylor, Donald R. (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
Resource: R. L. Moore legacy collection
Description: Donald R. Traylor interviews Ben Fitzpatrick, a mathematician who studied under R. L. Moore. Fitzpatrick discusses the challenges and resistance involved in teaching with the Moore method and shares his knowledge of Moore. Number on tape: 091712.

Title: Interview with Blanche Bennett Grover [side A], Interview with Blanche Bennett Grover [side A]
Identifier: e_math_02030
Creator: Traylor, Donald R.
Contributor: Grover, Blanche Bennett (interviewee), Traylor, Donald R. (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
Resource: R. L. Moore legacy collection
Description: Donald R. Traylor interviews Blanche Bennett Grover, one of R. L. Moore's few Masters students. Grover taught math at the high school level, employing the Moore method in her geometry courses. Grover describes Moore's demeanor with students as well as the atmosphere of the University of Texas in the 1940s. Number on tape: 091710

Title: Interview with Blanche Bennett Grover [side B], Interview with Blanche Bennett Grover [side B]
Identifier: e_math_02031
Creator: Traylor, Donald R.
Contributor: Grover, Blanche Bennett (interviewee), Traylor, Donald R. (interviewer), Jones, Madeline (interviewer)
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
Resource: R. L. Moore legacy collection
Description: This recording concludes the interview with Blanche Bennett Grover, a mathematics teacher and Masters student of R. L. Moore. Grover discusses her mathematical background as well as Moore's reputation and teaching style. Number on tape: 091710.

Title: Interview with Carroll Wiginton, Interview with Carroll Wiginton
Identifier: e_math_02036
Creator: Traylor, Donald R.
Contributor: Wiginton, Carroll Lamar (interviewee), Traylor, Donald R. (interviewer)
Topic: Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
Dates: circa 1970-1971
Resource: R. L. Moore legacy collection
Description: Donald R. Traylor interviews Carroll Lamar Wiginton about her experience with the Moore method of teaching as both a student and a professor. Wiginton has a background in engineering and was first introduced to the Moore method in a calculus class taught by J. W. Neuberger, a former student of R. L. Moore. Number on tape: 091714. Original tape may have been recorded at a lower speed, so voices sound sped up.

Title: Interview with [Charles Jacob?] Yost, Interview with [Charles Jacob?] Yost
Identifier: e_math_02028
Creator: Traylor, Donald R. (interviewer)
Contributor: Yost (interviewee)
Topic: Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, University of Pennsylvania--history, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
Dates: circa 1970-1971
Resource: R. L. Moore legacy collection
Description: Donald R. Traylor interviews [Charles Jacob?] Yost, an engineering professor who attended University of Pennsylvania while Moore taught there. Yost recalls the campus rumors about Moore and describes the University of Pennsylvania atmosphere. Number on tape: 091707.

Title: Interview with George H. Hallett, Interview with George H. Hallett
Identifier: e_math_02020
Creator: Traylor, Donald R.
Contributor: Hallett, George H. (interviewee), Jones, Madeline (interviewer)
Topic: Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, University of Pennsylvania, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
Dates: circa 1970-1971
Resource: R. L. Moore legacy collection
Description: An interview with George H. Hallett, a former student of R. L. Moore while at the University of Pennsylvania. Hallett describes his impressions of Moore and advocates for the use of the Moore method in teaching. This interview was conducted by Madeline Jones, Donald R. Traylor's secretary. Number on tape: 091702.

Title: Interview with H. S. Wall [side A], Interview with H. S. Wall [side A]
Identifier: e_math_02054
Creator: Traylor, Donald R.
Contributor: Wall, H. S. (interviewee), Traylor, Donald R. (interviewer)
Topic: Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, Blind--Education--Texas, University of Texas--history, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
Dates: circa 1970-1971
Resource: R. L. Moore legacy collection
Description: Donald R. Traylor interviews Hubert Stanley Wall, a former mathematics professor at the University of Texas. Wall worked with Moore and taught in a similar style. He discusses teaching, class sizes, and visually impaired students as well as disagreements with the administration. Number on tape: 091724.

Title: Interview with H. S. Wall [side B], Interview with H. S. Wall [side B]
Identifier: e_math_02055
Creator: Traylor, Donald R.
Contributor: Wall, H. S. (interviewee), Traylor, Donald R. (interviewer)
Topic: Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, University of Texas--history, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
Dates: circa 1970-1971
Resource: R. L. Moore legacy collection
Description: This recording concludes Donald R. Traylor's interview with Hubert Stanley Wall, a former mathematics professor at the University of Texas. Wall discusses his retirement, former students, and the upheaval at the University of Texas. Number on tape: 091724.

Title: Interview with Joseph M. Thomas [part 1], Interview with Joseph M. Thomas [part 1]
Identifier: e_math_02066
Creator: Traylor, Donald R.
Contributor: Traylor, Donald R. (interviewer)
Topic: Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, University of Texas--history, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
Dates: circa 1970-1971
Resource: R. L. Moore legacy collection
Description: Joseph M. Thomas discusses Moore during his years at Princeton and the University of Pennsylvania. Thomas also knew and talks about other mathematicians including J. R. Kline, G. H. Hallett Jr., and Oswald Veblen. In addition, he comments on the current state of mathematics and general education in the United States. Number on tape: 091731.

Title: Interview with Joseph M. Thomas [part 2], Interview with Joseph M. Thomas [part 2]
Identifier: e_math_02067
Creator: Traylor, Donald R.
Contributor: Traylor, Donald R. (interviewer)
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
Resource: R. L. Moore legacy collection
Description: Traylor continues to interview Joseph M. Thomas about R. L. Moore during his University of Pennsylvania years. They also discuss other mathematicians, the National Academy of Sciences, and other general topics. Number on tape: 091731.

Title: Interview with Joseph M. Thomas [part 3], Interview with Joseph M. Thomas [part 3]
Identifier: e_math_02068
Creator: Traylor, Donald R. (interviewer)
Contributor: Thomas, Joseph M. (interviewee), Jones, Madeline (interviewer)
Topic: Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, Lefschetz, Solomon, 1884-1972, Veblen, Oswald, 1880-1960, Moore, Eliakim Hastings, 1862-1932, Mathematics--Teaching and study--United States
Dates: circa 1970-1971
Resource: R. L. Moore legacy collection
Description: This recording is the final segment of an interview with Joseph M. Thomas, a professor of mathematics. Thomas knew Moore while Moore was teaching at the University of Pennsylvania and comments on Moore's personality and actions while there. Traylor and Thomas also discuss other mathematicians, such as Oswald Veblen, Leonard Carlitz, Solomon Lefschetz, F. W. Beal, and E. H. Moore. Number on tape: 091732.

Title: Interview with Lucille S. Whyburn, part 1, Interview with Lucille S. Whyburn, part 1
Identifier: e_math_02025
Creator: Traylor, Donald R.
Contributor: Whyburn, Lucille S. (interviewee), Traylor, Donald R. (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
Resource: R. L. Moore legacy collection
Description: Donald R. Traylor interviews Lucille S. Whyburn, a Masters student under Moore and the wife of Gordon T. Whyburn, a doctoral student of Moore's. Whyburn remarks on her and her husband's experiences with Moore, including his class structure, his relationships with other mathematics professors at the University of Texas, and his aversion to conferences. Number on tape: 091705.

Title: Interview with Lucille S. Whyburn, part 3, Interview with Lucille S. Whyburn, part 3
Identifier: e_math_02027
Creator: Traylor, Donald R.
Contributor: Whyburn, Lucille S. (interviewee), Traylor, Donald R. (interviewer)
Topic: Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
Dates: circa 1970-1971
Resource: R. L. Moore legacy collection
Description: The final tape of Donald R. Traylor's interview with Lucille S. Whyburn. Traylor and Whyburn discuss philosophies and styles of teaching in the Moore method, as well as the trouble in locating the doctoral descendants of Moore. The two discuss their extensive research on Moore, and Whyburn relates Moore's reaction to her collecting materials concerning and publishing articles on his method. Number on tape: 091706.

Title: Interview with Olan Hamilton, Interview with Olan Hamilton
Identifier: e_math_02035
Creator: Traylor, Donald R.
Contributor: Hamilton, Olan Harvey (interviewee), Traylor, Donald R. (interviewer)
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
Resource: R. L. Moore legacy collection
Description: Donald R. Traylor interviews O. H. Hamilton, a doctoral student of H. J. Ettlinger. Hamilton took several courses with R. L. Moore and teaches mathematics in the Moore method. He describes Moore's teaching style and his aptitude in producing mathematicians. Number on tape: 091713.

Title: Interview with William S. Mahavier, Interview with William S. Mahavier
Identifier: e_math_02029
Creator: Traylor, Donald R.
Contributor: Mahavier, William S. (interviewee), Traylor, Donald R. (interviewer)
Topic: Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
Dates: circa 1970-1971
Resource: R. L. Moore legacy collection
Description: Donald R. Traylor interviews William S. Mahavier, a doctoral student of Moore and a professor of mathematics at the University of Tennessee - Knoxville and later Emory University. Mahavier shares his PhD experiences with Moore and Moore's attentiveness with his students. Traylor and Mahavier also discuss the necessity of creativity and critical thinking in mathematics. Number on tape: 091709.

Title: Mr. Fred Stiles, Mr. Fred Stiles
Identifier: e_math_02065
Creator: Traylor, Donald R.
Contributor: Traylor, Donald R. (interviewer)
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
Resource: R. L. Moore legacy collection
Description: Poor audio quality due to distortion. No audio on side B. Number on tape: 091730.

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
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.

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