Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine

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Harris, Elizabeth, Ph.D.
(1980-01-01) Harris, Elizabeth; Stokes, C. Ray
The first faculty member to be employed by TCOM, Dr. Harris was associate professor and for many years chairman of the microbiology and immunology department. She shares her teaching experiences at the college from its beginnings on the fifth floor of the Fort Worth Osteopathic Hospital on October 1, 1970, to the present state-of-the-art facilities provided in Medical Education Building 2. Interviewed by C. Ray Stokes, November 19 and December 17, 1980
Hardt, Henry B., Ph.D.
(1980-10-02) Hardt, Henry B.; Stokes, C. Ray
The first dean and chief administrator of TCOM, Dr. Hardt provided TCOM with vital administrative and academic leadership from 1969 until the graduation of the first class in 1974. He shares his memoirs of a long and distinguished career in science and education as a professor of chemistry at Texas Christian University and president of the Texas State Board of Examiners in the Basic Sciences. Dr. Hardt discusses the highlights of his experiences in contributing to the success of Texas’ only osteopathic medical college. Interviewed by C. Ray Stokes, October 2, 1980
Silvey, J.K.G., Ph.D.
(1980-12-19) Silvey, J.K.G.; Stokes, C. Ray
Retired chairman of the North Texas State University department of biological sciences, Dr. Silvey was appointed TCOM’s first director of basic sciences in 1972 and served as associate dean of TCOM in 1975-76. He relates his role in establishing the first working agreement with NTSU for the basic science instruction of TCOM students, which eventually led to the complete affiliation of the two schools. He discusses the many roadblocks that had to overcome. Interviewed by C. Ray Stokes, December 19, 1980
Coy, Marion E., D.O.
(1981-01-01) Coy, Marion E.; Stokes, C. Ray
The founding president of TCOM, Dr. Coy came to TCOM in March 1972 as dean and chief administrative officer. He graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1938 and then served as a general practitioner in Jackson, Tenn., for the next 33 years. A past president of the American Osteopathic Association, Dr. Coy headed the college until it became a state-supported institution in September 1975. From 1975 until his retirement in 1983, he served as professor of osteopathic philosophy, principles, and practice. Interviewed by C. Ray Stokes, Spring and Summer 1981.
Ellis, Virginia, D.O.
(1981-02-03) Ellis, Virginia; Stokes, C. Ray
“Dr. Virginia” shares her memoirs, which include her involvement in the first Admissions Committee student selections, her progression of committee responsibility and the creation of a Baby Clinic for Fort Worth’s underprivileged children. She discusses TCOM’s contributions to the community, the health care provided by the Mobile Clinic she developed in 1973-74, and the services provided to Fort Worth’s Rehabilitation Farm in 1973-76. She presents a vivid reflection of TCOM’s current contributions to the Fort Worth community’s health resources and services. Interviewed by C. Ray Stokes, February 2-3, 1981.
Schunder, Mary, Ph.D.
(1981-03-01) Schunder, Mary; Stokes, C. Ray
Associate professor and first chairman of the anatomy department, Dr. Schunder was a member of the first TCOM faculty of 1970. She describes her introduction to osteopathic medicine, her administrative responsibilities and her choice “If I had to do it over.” Interviewed by C. Ray Stokes, March 1981
Luibel, George J., D.O. (1981)
(1981-07-09) Luibel, George J.; Stokes, C. Ray
Dr. Luibel was a co-founder and chairman of the TCOM Board of Directors from its inception until the college became state supported in September 1975. The Fort Worth GP shares the “moments of sheer joy and deep despair” he experienced in bringing the dream of an osteopathic medical school in Texas into reality. His memoirs cover the early years of TCOM from the granting of the charter from the State of Texas in 1966 until the graduation of the first class in 1974. He was active in professional politics and is a past president of the American Osteopathic Association and the Texas Osteopathic Medical Association. Interviewed by C. Ray Stokes, July 9, 1981
Everett, Carl E., D.O.
(1981-09-22) Everett, Carl E.; Stokes, C. Ray
A co-founder of TCOM, secretary-treasurer of the Board of Directors from 1966 to 1975, member of the TCOM President’s Council and honorary member of the TCOM Alumni Association, Dr. Everett gives a personal reflection of the trials and tribulations encountered during the college’s infant days. He shares his moment of satisfaction at the first graduation ceremonies when all the effort proved worthwhile. Interviewed by C. Ray Stokes, September 22, 1981.
Fisher, Roy B., D.O.
(1982-11-24) Fisher, Roy B.; Stokes, C. Ray
Founder of Fort Worth Osteopathic Hospital, the first osteopathic hospital in Fort Worth, Dr. Fisher was a strong contributor to the early financial and physical growth of TCOM. As chairman of the Board of Trustees of Fort Worth Osteopathic Medical Center, he shares his memories of the profession’s dramatic growth from the 1940s to the present day. Interviewed by C. Ray Stokes, November 24,1982.
Nolen, C.C., L.L.D.
(1983-03-09) Nolen, C.C.; Stokes, C. Ray
President of North Texas State University from 1970 to 1979, Dr. Nolen became the first president of TCOM after its affiliation with NTSU in 1975. Dr. Nolen talks freely about his involvement during the early stages of the TCOM/NTSU affiliation, his rapport with the osteopathic profession and his leadership in the development of TCOM as a new state medical school. Interviewed by C. Ray Stokes, March 9, 1983
Swaim, Joan, M.L.S.
(1984-01-04) Swaim, Joan; Stokes, C. Ray
The first librarian of TCOM from September 1970 to June 1977, she describes the early development of the library and gives a chronology of its various locations as the college grew. She discusses the ways and means of book selection and the overall growth in library services during her seven-year tenure. Interviewed by C. Ray Stokes, January 4, 1984
Ogilvie, Charles D., D.O.
(1984-01-18) Ogilvie, Charles D.; Stokes, C. Ray
The first chairman of the department of medical humanities at TCOM and professor of radiology, Dr. Ogilvie retired from the full-time faculty in 1981 to return to his role as a country doctor in East Texas. He shares his experiences at TCOM as chairman of the Curriculum Committee, including the activities of the Task Force on Educational Goals, which designed the current TCOM Goals Statement and fostered the college’s innovative health-oriented medical curriculum. Interviewed by C. Ray Stokes, January 18, 1984
Kinzie, Earl C., D.O.
(1984-02-22) Kinzie, Earl C.; Stokes, C. Ray
A pioneer country doctor, Dr. Kinzie has practiced more than four decades in East Texas, delivering more than 2,000 babies, including football star Earl Campbell. He shares the highlights of his long and exciting career. Interviewed by C. Ray Stokes, February 22, 1984.
Rodgers, Randall W., D.O.
(1984-02-22) Rodgers, Randall W.; Stokes, C. Ray
A 1981 graduate of TCOM who opened his “country practice” on the outskirts of Tyler, he narrates the “ups and downs” he experienced during his first year in rural practice. Interviewed by C. Ray Stokes, February 22, 1984
Grainger, H. George, D.O.
(1984-02-24) Grainger, H. George; Stokes, C. Ray
A member of the TCOM Board of Directors from 1969 until 1975, Dr. Grainger describes his career from1929 until the present, including serving as a general practitioner in Tyler, Texas, for more than 50 years. Interviewed by C. Ray Stokes, February 24, 1984.
Ferré, Gus, Ph.D.
(1985-07-02) Ferré, Gus; Stokes, C. Ray
The former vice president of academic affairs at North Texas State University, Dr. Ferré served as the first vice president for medical affairs at TCOM after its affiliation with NTSU in 1975. Interviewed by C. Ray Stokes, July 2, 1985.
Starkey, Earle F., D.O.
(1985-08-13) Starkey, Earle F.; Stokes, C. Ray
The first full-time D.O. on the TCOM faculty, Dr. Starkey was chairman of the pathology department from 1974 to 1984. He retired September 1, 1986, and died on May 16, 1987, following heart surgery. Interviewed by C. Ray Stokes, August 13, 1985
Smith, Bobby G., D.O.
(1985-09-11) Smith, Bobby G.; Stokes, C. Ray
Dr. Smith, an Arlington, Texas GP, was president of the Texas Osteopathic Medical Association during TCOM’s first year of operation. Influential in county and state politics at the time, Dr. Smith was instrumental in the acquisition of a 50-acre Arlington site for the proposed TCOM campus in June 1970. Interviewed by C. Ray Stokes, September 11, 1985
Cunniff, Nelda, D.O.
(1985-11-05) Cunniff, Nelda; Stokes, C. Ray
After her career as an R.N., Dr. Cunniff entered TCOM as the only female student in its first graduating class (1974). She describes her 10 years of semi-rural general practice in Burleson, Texas. Dr. Cunniff serves on the board of the TCOM Foundation and is active in the TCOM Alumni Association. Interviewed by C. Ray Stokes, November 5, 1985.
Ray, David A., D.O.
(1986-08-06) Ray, David A.; Stokes, C. Ray
Dr. Ray, a GP for the past 10 years in his hometown of Bridgeport, Texas is a member of TCOM’s first graduating class (1974). He served as the second president of the TCOM Alumni Association from 1975 to 1976. Interviewed by C. Ray Stokes, August 6, 1986

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