Archive Record
Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
2012.101.001 |
Collection |
Oral History |
Narrator's Name |
Ward, Charles William |
Object Name |
Disk, Optical |
Date |
10/30/2012 |
Digital Link |
Click here to view the video. |
Scope & Content |
DVD optical disk containing an oral history with Charles William Ward interviewed by Tulsa Historical Society & Museum volunteer Anita Larsen on October 30, 2012. The interview took place at Ward's home in Tulsa, OK. The interview is 40:54 in length. Ward, noted architect, tells the story of his life and career. After getting his architecture degree at University of Oklahoma and working for years in Omaha, Ward moves to Tulsa with his wife, a Tulsa native. Ward discusses his career in architecture and the many buildings in Tulsa he designed. Ward served in World War II, where he fought in the Battle of the Bulge and received an award from General Patton. 00:01 How the Teapot Dome Scandal formed his early life, family moves, and service in World War II 11:00 Goes to OU under the GI Bill where he studies under Bruce Goff, graduates and works for an architecture firm in Omaha, moves back to Tulsa, and architecture projects 20:30 Ward's love of building churches dates back to his WWII service in France, changes in architecture throughout his career, Ward's "Comma House," and his family 31:00 Awards and honors, fascination with military history, General Patton, love of writing, and favorite buildings in Tulsa |
Search Terms |
architecture & architects Battle of the Bulge Boston Avenue United Methodist Church Charles C. Mason Education Service Center GI Bill houses Mid-Century Modern oral history interviews Southminster Presbyterian Church Tulsa City-County Library Will Rogers High School World War II |
People |
Goff, Bruce Alonzo Patton, Jr., George S. Ward, Charles William Ward, Shirley Daly, Leo A. |