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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 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 Harbeck Halsted [side A], Interview with Harbeck Halsted [side A]
Identifier: e_math_02038
Creator: Traylor, Donald R.
Contributor: Halsted, Harbeck (interviewee), Traylor, Donald R. (interviewer), Jones, Madeline (interviewer)
Topic: Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, Halsted, George Bruce, 1853-1922, University of Texas--history, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
Dates: 1973-11-13
Resource: R. L. Moore legacy collection
Description: Donald R. Traylor interviews Harbeck Halsted, one of George Bruce Halsted's sons. R. L. Moore studied under G. B. Halsted while earning his B. S. and M. A. at the University of Texas. Halsted's son describes his father's education and personal demeanor. Number on tape: 091716.

Title: Interview with John Mac Nerney [part 1], Interview with John Mac Nerney [part 1]
Identifier: e_math_02062
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, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
Dates: circa 1970-1971
Resource: R. L. Moore legacy collection
Description: In this interview conducted by Madeline Jones, Donald R. Traylor's secretary, John Mac Nerney, a student of H. S. Wall and a professor of mathematics at the University of Houston, describes his educational experiences. Mac Nerney details Wall's teaching style and how similar it was to that of R. L. Moore. He also discusses fellow graduate students and competition with them in the classroom. Number on tape: 091728.

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
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
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
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
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.