Oral History Interview with James Wright, November 21, 2017
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Oral History Interview with James Wright, November 21, 2017 (Sound)
Interview with James (Bud) Wright, an entomologist and inventor who has several patents. He received a PhD in Medical Entomology from Texas A&M in 1963 and worked in the field of printentomology. He specialized in neurohormonal mechanisms of metamorphosis and reproduction in economically damaging arthropods. He led the program that led to the eradication of the boll weevil. Married to Judy Wright, the two had a blended family of two sons, two daughters, and many grandchildren. The interview covers his family history, education and research, enjoyment of bass fishing, and ranching of cows and calves in retirement.
Oral History Interview with James Wright, November 21, 2017 [Audio], ark:/67531/metapth1418578
Oral History Interview with James Wright, November 21, 2017 (Text)
Transcript of an interview with James (Bud) Wright, an entomologist and inventor who has several patents. He received a PhD in Medical Entomology from Texas A&M in 1963 and worked in the field of printentomology. He specialized in neurohormonal mechanisms of metamorphosis and reproduction in economically damaging arthropods. He led the program that led to the eradication of the boll weevil. Married to Judy Wright, the two had a blended family of two sons, two daughters, and many grandchildren. The interview covers his family history, education and research, enjoyment of bass fishing, and ranching of cows and calves in retirement. Copies of photos are included at the end of the transcript.
Oral History Interview with James Wright, November 21, 2017 [Text], ark:/67531/metapth1418580
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Oral History Interview with James Wright, November 21, 2017, video, November 21, 2017; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1418579/: accessed June 10, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Kerr County Historical Commission.