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In the 1968-1969 academic year, O'Neal taught as a graduate assistant in the History Department at East Texas State University in Commerce, Texas. In 1970, he became a full-time faculty member at Panola College, a position that he held for thirty-three years. During his teaching career, O'Neal often dressed in the clothing which might have been worn by various historical characters. He attempted to convince students of the value of history in their daily lives and the unique information available through historical research. He created a "Traveling Texas" history course.<ref name=autogenerated2>[http://www.panola.edu/recruiting/pr2003/billoneal.htm End Of An Era]</ref> Panola College was founded in 1947 to offer educational opportunities, primarily, to returning [[World War II]] service personnel.
In the 1968-1969 academic year, O'Neal taught as a graduate assistant in the History Department at East Texas State University in Commerce, Texas. In 1970, he became a full-time faculty member at Panola College, a position that he held for thirty-three years. During his teaching career, O'Neal often dressed in the clothing which might have been worn by various historical characters. He attempted to convince students of the value of history in their daily lives and the unique information available through historical research. He created a "Traveling Texas" history course.<ref name=autogenerated2>[http://www.panola.edu/recruiting/pr2003/billoneal.htm End Of An Era]</ref> Panola College was founded in 1947 to offer educational opportunities, primarily, to returning [[World War II]] service personnel.
In 1973, O'Neal wrote ''Panola Junior College: The First Twenty-Five Years." He did an updated version ''Panola College, 1947-1997'' for the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the institution.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/kcp02|title=Panola College|publisher=The Handbook of Texas Online|accessdate=December 13, 2019}}</ref>
In 1973, O'Neal wrote ''Panola Junior College: The First Twenty-Five Years.'' He did an updated version ''Panola College, 1947-1997'' for the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the institution.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/kcp02|title=Panola College|publisher=The Handbook of Texas Online|accessdate=December 13, 2019}}</ref>
In addition to his books, many of which have gained popularity beyond historical circles, O'Neal has written hundreds of scholarly articles and book reviews. He lectures before historical associations and related public gatherings. From 1991-1992, he was president of the [[Nacogdoches, Texas|Nacogdoches]]-based East Texas Historical Association. On April 5, 2008, O'Neal addressed the West Texas Historical Association annual meeting at West Texas A&M University in Canyon in Randall County, with a well-received lecture on how Texans, such as [[Gene Autry]], Jim Reeves, Tex Ritter, and Bob Wills, have numerically dominated the field of Country music. Moreover, the state has produced artists in other fields of music too: Mary Martin, Janis Joplin, [[Buddy Holly]], and Van Cliburn.<ref>West Texas Historical Association, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, Texas, Annual meeting, April 4–5, 2008.</ref>
In addition to his books, many of which have gained popularity beyond historical circles, O'Neal has written hundreds of scholarly articles and book reviews. He lectures before historical associations and related public gatherings. From 1991-1992, he was president of the [[Nacogdoches]]-based East Texas Historical Association. On April 5, 2008, O'Neal addressed the West Texas Historical Association annual meeting at West Texas A&M University in Canyon in Randall County, with a well-received lecture on how Texans, such as Gene Autry, Jim Reeves, Tex Ritter, and Bob Wills, have numerically dominated the field of Country music. Moreover, the state has produced artists in other fields of music too: Mary Martin, Janis Joplin, [[Buddy Holly]], and Van Cliburn.<ref>West Texas Historical Association, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, Texas, Annual meeting, April 4–5, 2008.</ref>
O'Neal has long been active as a part-time [[radio]] personality on KGAS (AM) and (FM) in Carthage for more than three decades.<ref>{{cite web |publisher=KGAS AM-FM Radio |title=Meet the KGAS Radio Staff |url=http://www.kgasradio.com/staff.php}}</ref> His interest in radio began with the popular songs of the 1950s and 1960s.
O'Neal has long been active as a part-time [[radio]] personality on KGAS (AM) and (FM) in Carthage for more than three decades.<ref>{{cite web |publisher=KGAS AM-FM Radio |title=Meet the KGAS Radio Staff |url=http://www.kgasradio.com/staff.php}}</ref> His interest in radio began with the popular songs of the 1950s and 1960s.
==Awards==
==Awards==