John Staples oral history interview, 1996.

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John Staples oral history interview, 1996.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/76173771

Staples discusses his family; his attendance at LSU; his uncle, Charles Henry Staples, the influential head of the LSU Dairy Department; LSU presidents, deans, faculty, and influential students; his work with the athletic department; military training on campus; Kappa Sigma fraternity; and his service in the Philippines during World War II.

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 50 minutes);Transcript (50 leaves)

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 8150394

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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