doi:10.7916/d8-thvn-sm06Oral history interview with Paul F. Godley, 1951Godley, Paul Foral historiessound recordingssound recording - nonmusicalTelegraphMorse codeRadio--HistoryGodley, Paul FDefiance CollegeIn this interview with Ernest Hill, Paul Godley discusses his family's lineage on both parents' sides, his relationship with father, time spent with brother, interest in communications and college experience. Godley describes his home life and the need to move frequently due to his father's fundraising work for the church. Godley delves into his first interest in communications when he was about five years old when telephone lines were installed near his home. He explains how he learned to telegraph as a result of "tinkering" he and his brother did with equipment on the farm. After receiving a telegraph machine, Godley taught himself to setup a line and Morse code. Godley describes his awareness of Marconi's accomplishments, which inspired him to pursue his interest, and the professors at Defiance College who supported his work and expanded his professional network. Godley discusses his experience on the denominational college campus. He describes summer employment and fill-in work on the telegraph that he did as an undergraduate. Godley also discusses how he became further interested in communications and communications problems, including wireless communications