Wade Blackburn 03/04/2022
Description
Wade Blackburn, water treatment specialist, became an employee of Oklahoma State University in 2015. He explains what his work entails and in particular discusses the maintenance and upkeep of the iconic fountain near the south entrance of the Edmon Low Library. He recalls his career in the U.S. Coast Guard, working for an oil refinery, and learning about safety management and water treatment processes. He also talks about what is involved with dyeing the library fountain orange for Homecoming as well as cleaning it after someone has celebrated an event with glitter or champagne.
| Date(s) | 3/4/2022 |
| Call Number | OSS_511 |
| Subjects | Water treatment, Campus life, Campus traditions, Dyeing fountain water College facilities--Maintenance and repair, Fountains, Interviews, Manners and customs, Universities and colleges--Employees |
| Interviewee(s) | Wade Blackburn |
| Interviewer(s) | Tanya Finchum |