Interview with Olan Hamilton; Interview with Olan Hamilton

  • Traylor's research on R. L. Moore and the Moore method
  • Hamilton's background and introduction to the University of Texas
  • Hamilton's fellow graduate students at the University of Texas
  • Hamilton's thesis with H. J. Ettlinger
  • The mathematics department at the University of Texas
  • Scouting talent for Moore's classes
  • The requirement of an inexperienced student in the Moore method
  • G. T. Whyburn
  • Hamilton's independent study with Moore
  • Hamilton's teaching style and adaptation of the Moore method
  • Sequenced courses
  • Teaching graduate students with the Moore method
  • Generating interest among students
  • Moore's success and his character
  • Individualism in academics and education
  • Defending the Moore method as a professor
  • Freedom to teach as the professors choose
  • Moore's ability in producing mathematicians
  • The development of the Moore method
  • Lucille Whyburn's article, G. T. Whyburn's teaching
  • Hamilton's doctoral students
  • Moore's PhD turnout
  • J.M. Slye's writing and publication