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Title
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I. Texas 1953, I. Texas 1953
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Identifier
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e_math_02050
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Creator
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Traylor, Donald R.
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Contributor
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Traylor, Donald R. (interviewer)
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Topic
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Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
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Dates
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circa 1970-1971
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Box
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2.351/Math Office
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Resource
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R. L. Moore legacy collection
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Description
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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.
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Title
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II. Years in Chicago, II. Years in Chicago
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Identifier
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e_math_02051
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Creator
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Traylor, Donald R.
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Contributor
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Traylor, Donald R. (interviewer)
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Topic
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Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, University of Texas--history, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
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Dates
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circa 1973
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Box
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2.351/Math Office
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Resource
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R. L. Moore legacy collection
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Description
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Donald R. Traylor dictates the draft of his book about R. L. Moore [Creative teaching: heritage of R. L. Moore]. Traylor talks about R. L. Moore's Chicago years, E. H. Moore, Oswald Veblen, and the common ancestry of R. L. Moore and E. H. Moore. Number on tape: 091722.
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Title
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Interview with Ben Fitzpatrick [side 1], Interview with Ben Fitzpatrick [side 1]
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Identifier
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e_math_02033
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Creator
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Traylor, Donald R.
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Contributor
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Fitzpatrick, Ben (interviewee), Traylor, Donald R. (interviewer)
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Topic
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Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, University of Texas--history, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
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Dates
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circa 1970-1971
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Box
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2.351/Math Office
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Resource
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R. L. Moore legacy collection
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Description
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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.
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Title
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Interview with Ben Fitzpatrick [side 2], Interview with Ben Fitzpatrick [side 2]
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Identifier
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e_math_02034
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Creator
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Traylor, Donald R.
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Contributor
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Fitzpatrick, Ben (interviewee), Traylor, Donald R. (interviewer)
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Topic
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Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, Lefschetz, Solomon, 1884-1972, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
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Dates
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circa 1970-1971
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Box
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2.351/Math Office
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Resource
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R. L. Moore legacy collection
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Description
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Donald R. Traylor's interview with Ben Fitzpatrick concludes in this tape. Traylor and Fitzpatrick discuss originality and creativity in doctoral students and how the Moore method can encourage these characteristics. The two also debate mathematics as art or science, and Traylor shares Moore's views on religion. Number on tape: 091712.
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Title
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Interview with Blanche Bennett Grover [side A], Interview with Blanche Bennett Grover [side A]
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Identifier
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e_math_02030
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Creator
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Traylor, Donald R.
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Contributor
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Grover, Blanche Bennett (interviewee), Traylor, Donald R. (interviewer)
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Topic
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Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, University of Texas--history, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
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Dates
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circa 1970-1971
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Box
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2.351/Math Office
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Resource
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R. L. Moore legacy collection
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Description
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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
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Title
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Interview with Blanche Bennett Grover [side B], Interview with Blanche Bennett Grover [side B]
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Identifier
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e_math_02031
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Creator
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Traylor, Donald R.
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Contributor
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Grover, Blanche Bennett (interviewee), Traylor, Donald R. (interviewer), Jones, Madeline (interviewer)
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Topic
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Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning, University of Texas--history
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Dates
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circa 1970-1971
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Box
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2.351/Math Office
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Resource
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R. L. Moore legacy collection
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Description
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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.
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Title
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Interview with Carroll Wiginton, Interview with Carroll Wiginton
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Identifier
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e_math_02036
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Creator
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Traylor, Donald R.
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Contributor
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Wiginton, Carroll Lamar (interviewee), Traylor, Donald R. (interviewer)
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Topic
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Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
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Dates
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circa 1970-1971
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Box
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2.351/Math Office
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Resource
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R. L. Moore legacy collection
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Description
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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.
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Title
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Interview with [Charles Jacob?] Yost, Interview with [Charles Jacob?] Yost
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Identifier
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e_math_02028
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Creator
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Traylor, Donald R. (interviewer)
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Contributor
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Yost (interviewee)
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Topic
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Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, University of Pennsylvania--history, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
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Dates
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circa 1970-1971
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Box
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2.351/Math Office
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Resource
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R. L. Moore legacy collection
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Description
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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.
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Title
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Interview with F. Burton Jones, Interview with F. Burton Jones
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Identifier
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e_math_02022
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Creator
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Traylor, Donald R.
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Contributor
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Jones, F. Burton (interviewee), Traylor, Donald R. (interviewer)
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Topic
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Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, University of Texas--history, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, World War, 1939-1945
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Dates
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1972
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Box
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2.351/Math Office
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Resource
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R. L. Moore legacy collection
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Description
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Donald R. Traylor interviews F. Burton Jones, a former student of R. L. Moore and a University of Texas professor. Jones discusses the friction between the applied and pure mathematics departments at the University of Texas, along with university politics, and mathematicians during WWII. Jones also shares personal anecdotes about Moore, H. J. Ettlinger, and H. S. Vandiver. Number on tape: 091703. Tape has some distortion.
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Title
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Interview with F. Burton Jones [part 2], Interview with F. Burton Jones [part 2]
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Identifier
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e_math_02043
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Creator
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Traylor, Donald R.
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Contributor
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Jones, F. Burton (interviewee), Traylor, Donald R. (interviewer)
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Topic
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Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, University of Texas--history, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, World War, 1939-1945
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Dates
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1972-12-03
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Box
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2.351/Math Office
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Resource
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R. L. Moore legacy collection
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Description
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The continuation of Donald R. Traylor's interview with F. Burton Jones, a former student of R. L. Moore and a University of Texas professor. Traylor and Jones discuss teaching mathematics, competitiveness, and participation in Moore method courses. Number on tape: 091718.
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Title
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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
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Identifier
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e_math_02052
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Creator
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Traylor, Donald R.
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Contributor
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Stiles, Fred (speaker), Traylor, Donald R. (speaker)
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Topic
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Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning, University of Texas--history
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Dates
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circa 1970-1971
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Box
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2.351/Math Office
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Resource
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R. L. Moore legacy collection
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Description
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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.
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Title
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Interview with George H. Hallett, Interview with George H. Hallett
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Identifier
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e_math_02020
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Creator
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Traylor, Donald R.
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Contributor
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Hallett, George H. (interviewee), Jones, Madeline (interviewer)
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Topic
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Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, University of Pennsylvania, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
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Dates
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circa 1970-1971
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Box
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2.351/Math Office
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Resource
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R. L. Moore legacy collection
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Description
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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.
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Title
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Interview with Harbeck Halsted [side A], Interview with Harbeck Halsted [side A]
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Identifier
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e_math_02038
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Creator
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Traylor, Donald R.
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Contributor
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Halsted, Harbeck (interviewee), Traylor, Donald R. (interviewer), Jones, Madeline (interviewer)
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Topic
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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
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Dates
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1973-11-13
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Box
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2.351/Math Office
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Resource
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R. L. Moore legacy collection
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Description
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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.
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Title
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Interview with Harbeck Halsted [side B], Interview with Harbeck Halsted [side B]
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Identifier
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e_math_02039
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Creator
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Traylor, Donald R.
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Contributor
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Halsted, Harbeck (interviewee), Traylor, Donald R. (interviewer)
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Topic
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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
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Dates
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1973-11-13
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Box
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2.351/Math Office
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Resource
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R. L. Moore legacy collection
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Description
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The final segment of Donald R. Traylor's interview with 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.
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Title
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Interview with John Marshall Slye [side A], Interview with John Marshall Slye [side A]
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Identifier
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e_math_02044
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Creator
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Traylor, Donald R.
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Contributor
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Slye, John Marshall (interviewee), Jones, Madeline (interviewer)
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Topic
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Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, University of Texas--history, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
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Dates
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circa 1970-1971
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Box
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2.351/Math Office
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Resource
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R. L. Moore legacy collection
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Description
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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.
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Interview with John Marshall Slye [side B], Interview with John Marshall Slye [side B]
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Identifier
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e_math_02045
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Creator
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Traylor, Donald R.
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Contributor
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Slye, John Marshall (interviewee), Jones, Madeline (interviewer)
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Topic
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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
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Dates
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circa 1970-1971
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Box
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2.351/Math Office
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Resource
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R. L. Moore legacy collection
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Description
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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.
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Title
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Interview with Joseph M. Thomas [part 2], Interview with Joseph M. Thomas [part 2]
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Identifier
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e_math_02067
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Creator
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Traylor, Donald R.
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Contributor
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Traylor, Donald R. (interviewer)
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Topic
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Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning, University of Texas--history
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Dates
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circa 1970-1971
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Box
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2.351/Math Office
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Resource
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R. L. Moore legacy collection
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Description
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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.
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Title
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Interview with Lucille S. Whyburn, part 1, Interview with Lucille S. Whyburn, part 1
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Identifier
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e_math_02025
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Creator
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Traylor, Donald R.
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Contributor
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Whyburn, Lucille S. (interviewee), Traylor, Donald R. (interviewer)
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Topic
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Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, University of Texas--history, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
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Dates
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circa 1970-1971
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Box
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2.351/Math Office
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Resource
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R. L. Moore legacy collection
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Description
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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.
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Title
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Interview with Lucille S. Whyburn, part 2, Interview with Lucille S. Whyburn, part 2
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Identifier
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e_math_02026
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Creator
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Traylor, Donald R.
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Contributor
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Whyburn, Lucille S. (interviewee), Traylor, Donald R. (interviewer)
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Topic
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Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, University of Texas--history, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
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Box
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2.351/Math Office
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Resource
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R. L. Moore legacy collection
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Description
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Donald R. Traylor's interview with Lucille S. Whyburn continues. Traylor and Whyburn discuss the intellectual atmosphere of the University of Texas during Moore's tenure, Moore's devotion toward his students, and why students would take Moore's classes. Traylor and Whyburn both share stories about Moore heard from students and from Moore himself. Number on tape: 091705.
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Interview with Lucille S. Whyburn, part 3, Interview with Lucille S. Whyburn, part 3
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Identifier
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e_math_02027
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Creator
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Traylor, Donald R.
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Contributor
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Whyburn, Lucille S. (interviewee), Traylor, Donald R. (interviewer)
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Topic
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Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
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Dates
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circa 1970-1971
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Box
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2.351/Math Office
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Resource
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R. L. Moore legacy collection
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Description
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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.