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11. Interview of John E. Anderson

Topic:
Business
Length:
5 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series is a cooperative venture between the Oral History Program and the MBA Program in UCLA's John E. Anderson Graduate School of Management and has been further supported by the Price Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies.
Biographical Note:
President and owner of Topa Equities, Ltd., a holding company with lines of business in beverage distribution, automotive retail, insurance/financing, and real estate.

12. Interview of John C. Best

Topic:
Business
Length:
13 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series is a cooperative venture between the Oral History Program and the MBA Program in UCLA's John E. Anderson Graduate School of Management and has been further supported by the Price Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies.
Biographical Note:
Founder of Ponder & Best, Inc. and the Vivitar Corporation which were manufacturers, distributors, and marketers of photographic and optical equipment.

13. Interview of Walter Knott

Topic:
Urban Planning and Land Use
Business
Agriculture
Theme Parks
Language:
English
Audio:
Biographical Note:
Berry farmer and creator of Knott’s Berry Farm amusement park.

14. Interview of George Gregory

Topic:
Business
Language:
English
Audio:
Biographical Note:
Chair and CEO of Products Research & Chemical Corporation (PRC).

15. Interview of Hancock Banning Jr.

Topic:
Business
Length:
5.75 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Biographical Note:
Son of Hancock Banning, a businessman and land developer who owned Santa Catalina Island.

16. Interview of Arthur James McFadden

Topic:
Agriculture
Business
Urban Planning and Land Use
Language:
English
Audio:
Biographical Note:
Director of the Irvine Company and member of the University of California Regents.

17. Interview of Reed Scott

Topic:
Business
Language:
English
Audio:
Biographical Note:
President of Lockheed Hydraulic Brake Company.

18. Interview of Harry L. Lewis

Topic:
Business
Community History
Language:
English
Audio:
Biographical Note:
Oil speculator, periodicals publisher, sports agent, boxing promoter, horse racing organizer and manager, and real estate developer.