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1. Interview of Simon Ramo

Topic:
Business
Length:
12 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:
Executive vice-president and co-founder of Ramo-Wooldridge Corporation which specialized in the aerospace and automotive industries.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Interview of Jules Berman

Topic:
Business
Length:
12.6 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:
Owner of Jules Berman and Associates wine and spirits importers. Real estate developer who developed Lake Arrowhead, El Capitan Ranch, and Rancho Bernardo.

5. Interview of Eugene S. Rosenfeld

Topic:
Business
Length:
1.5 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:
CEO of Kaufman and Broad Home Corporation, a home building company. Managing partner of Highridge Partners, an investment company.

6. Interview of James A. Collins

Topic:
Business
Length:
4.85 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:
Owner of Hamburger Hangout. CEO and Southern California representative of Kentucky Fried Chicken. CEO of Sizzler Family Steak House and Sizzler International.

7. Interview of Marc B. Nathanson

Topic:
Business
Length:
3.7 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:
Chair and CEO of Falcon Cable TV.

8. Interview of Joseph J. Jacobs

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, CEO, and chair of Jacobs Engineering Group.

9. Interview of John E. Parker

Topic:
Business
Length:
6 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:
Owner of Parker Industries, an agency that provided advertising, marketing, and public relations services as well as Torrence Nissan and Classic Imports, and KYXY Radio and United Television Broadcasting.