Ellen Durfey Wright 07/29/2021
Description
Ellen Durfey Wright shares memories of her son Kendall Durfey who died in the 2001 Oklahoma State University (OSU) plane crash. She talks about the family and his youth including his interest in music and in learning the radio broadcasting business. Wright discusses the move to Oklahoma from New York, recalls Kendall’s first car and some of his activities while attending Oral Roberts University, and shares some of his likes such as hiking and flannel shirts. She also talks about the day of the crash, OSU’s response then and now, and offers insight into how she has coped with the loss.
| Date(s) | 7/29/2021 |
| Call Number | OSS_496 |
| Subjects | Remember the Ten, Coping, Plane crashes, OSU sports, Stations Radio, Commemorations 4-H clubs, Aircraft accidents, Basketball, Families, Grief, Interviews, Oklahoma State University, Radio broadcasting |
| Interviewee(s) | Ellen Durfey Wright |
| Interviewer(s) | Tanya Finchum |