Samuel Proctor, Founder and Director 1967-1996; Julian Pleasants, Director 1996-2007; Paul Ortiz, Director 2007-present
Video: How We Began, What We Are
This video highlights two oral history interviews from our collection:
Dr. Samuel Proctor, founder of the oral history program in 1967, was interviewed by Dr. Mark Greenberg. Dr. Proctor talks extensively about the early history of the program.
Dr. Julian Pleasants, Director Emeritus of SPOHP, was interviewed by current director, Dr. Paul Ortiz. Dr. Pleasants details more recent history of the program and also shares some personal reflections about conducting oral history.
Full video available at SPOHP.
