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John Garland Flowers oral history interview
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This is the transcript from the first of three interviews that Bruce Roche conducted with Dr. Flowers just prior to his retirement. Dr. Flowers (Class of 1913) was President of Southwest Texas State College from 1942-1964. In this interview, Dr. Flowers talks about the history of education in Texas, his educational philosophy, and the need for vocational schools to provide practical skills to their students. He also talks about growing up in a family that had books in their home, and how he was encouraged to get his master’s degree at the age of 30. Interviewer Bruce Roche was director of the College News Service. This interview was the source material for his article “Goal: Excellence – Dr. Flowers’ Lifelong Watchword,” published in the Austin American-Statesman on August 30, 1964.
ATF Agents Prepare and Depart for Mt. Carmel
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Footage of BATF agents preparing for Feb. 28 raid on Mount Carmel. Original on VHS tape.
Excerpt of BATF dispatcher and officials communicating during Feb. 28 raid
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Label reads "ATF Raid 2/28/93 2nd copy Recording of ATF officials during raid."
Excerpt of the first 911 call
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Excerpt of the first 911 call initiated by Branch Davidian Wayne Martin during BATF raid on Mt. Carmel, Feb. 28, 1993. Label reads "911 Waco 1-A; 1-B."
Negotiations in immediate aftermath of Feb. 28 raid
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Negotiations between David Koresh, Police Lt. Larry Lynch, Steve Schneider and others in immediate aftermath of Feb. 28 raid. Label reads "911 Waco 3-A - [refers to transcript tape number]."
The Questioning of Woodrow "Bob" Kendrick by Texas Ranger Officers - Part 1
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Questioning/interview of William Woodrow "Bob" Kendrick, member of the Mt. Carmel Center, by the Texas Rangers. Interview takes place in the U.S. Attorney's office, Waco. Interviewers include Eddie Allman, Ronnie Grifith, and Randy Foster. Part 1 of 2; original is on VHS tape.
The Questioning of Woodrow "Bob" Kendrick by Texas Ranger Officers - Part 2
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Questioning/interview of William Woodrow "Bob" Kendrick, member of the Mt. Carmel Center, by the Texas Rangers. Interview takes place in the U.S. Attorney's office, Waco. Interviewers include Eddie Allman and Randy Foster. Part 2 of 2; original is on VHS tape.