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Oral History Interview: Lowell E. Long, Lowell E. Long

0064: Marshall University Oral History Collection

Lowell E. Long’s interview focuses on the region of Appalachia: its location, environments, people, and identity. Mr. Long was born in April 1941 in War, McDowell County, WV. His family moved to East Liverpool, OH, after World War II, and relocated to Huntington, WV, in January 1945. In the audio clip provided, Mr. Long discusses what it means to be Appalachian and focuses on family bonds and sense of belonging in the region. During his interview, he describes his family’s use of folk medicine. Mr. Long provides descriptions of the segregated neighborhoods and schools of Huntington, WV, during his childhood. …

Vande Water, Randy Oral History Interview: Sesquicentennial Of Holland, "150 Stories For 150 Years", John Maassen

Sesquicentennial of Holland, "150 Stories for 150 Years"

No abstract provided.

Interview No. 937, María De Los Angeles Skatzes

Combined Interviews

Family origin. Mar village in Kwangtung Province, China. Turning to the United Sates, her father's youth, how he came to El Paso. Growing up in a multicultural home in El Paso's Chinese community.

Oral History Interview: Bob Chapman, Bob Chapman

0064: Marshall University Oral History Collection

Bob Chapman was born in Louisa, KY. He grew up on Homemade Holler in the coal community of McVeigh, KY, located in Pike County. His father worked for the Eastern Coal Corporation as an explosions miner. Mr. Chapman attended a two-room school house for a short time in the 1940s, but continued his education through high school in the McVeigh school system. In the audio clip provided, Mr. Chapman discusses a typical day in a coal community and the class system within this community. In his interview, he also focuses on the integration of Belfry High School in 1957, and …

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 023, Number 17, November 23, 1998, Grand Valley State University

1998-1999, Volume 23

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.

Interview No. 930, Harvey Hilley

Combined Interviews

Born in Socorro, Texas; second generation Texas; served in the United States Navy; participation in the local Cotton association. Discusses parents' background; the effects of the Great Depression; the CCC at Rio Vista; the effects of WWII on the Lower Valley; experiences with Braceros and previous Mexican agricultural workers; the role of Rio Vista in the Bracero Program; evolution of the cotton farming in the lower valley.

Newspaper Obituaries; Book 1 (A-D), Afro-American Historical Association Of The Niagara Frontier

Newspaper Obituaries, African Americans from WNY

No abstract provided.

Fred "Crip" Hodges

African American Funeral Programs, Willow Hill Heritage & Renaissance Center, Bulloch County, Georgia

No abstract provided.

Crusader, November, 20, 1998, College Of The Holy Cross

Student Newspapers

The student newspaper for the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. Articles include coverage of campus events and issues, sports, editorials and special features.

Study Looks At Maine Principals' Experiences With Challenging Behaviors In Schools, Kay Hyatt

General University of Maine Publications

Maine schools are encountering a variety of challenging behaviors by students and are using a number of strategies to address the problems, according to a study tapping the experiences of 33 elementary and high school principals. While the interventions are effective with most students, the serious needs and behaviors of a small group far exceed schools' ability and resources, according to researchers at the University of Maine's College of Education and Human Development.

Lanthorn, Vol. 33, No. 13, November 19, 1998, Grand Valley State University

Volume 33, August 27, 1996 - April 22, 1999

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

The Chanticleer, 1998-11-18, Coastal Carolina University

The Chanticleer Student Newspaper

The editorially independent student produced weekly newspaper of Coastal Carolina University.

Trail Blazer - Volume 71, Number 13, Morehead State University. Trail Blazer.

Morehead State Trail Blazer Archive

Morehead State Trail Blazer published on November 18, 1998.

The Grizzly, November 17, 1998, Richard Barrett, Andrew Gerchak, Diane Johnson, James Rossiter, Danielle Milewski, Chris Ciunci, Matt Klinger, Nicole Erdosy, Jay Trucker, Jeff Church, Lou Nemphos, Keith D'Oria, Josh Moyer, Stephanie Restine, Erny Hoke, Kim Inglot, Michael Bauer

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Bring in the New Year with a New Problem • Airband: Still Searching for a Cause • Update: New Gym • Opinion: Opportunity to Gain a Degree Should be for Everyone • Full-time Students, Part-time Jobs • Is Anyone Listening?: WVOU • Swing Night at Ursinus • Eden Cinema: Paradise • Cross Country Sprints to End • Women's Soccer Season Concludes • Seniors Step-Up on the Volleyball Court • UC Swimming Drops Home Opener • Ursinus Wrestlers Hungry to Regain Title • Field Hockey Struggles Through Rebuilding • UC Football Loses Final Battle of Season • UC Football Players Honored …

Interview No. 939, Melvin Potter Straus

Combined Interviews

Discusses his family's political ties with the Democratic Party. How as a young boy was taught loyalty and discipline as party member. The Politics and the University.

November 16, 1998 University Chronicle, Shawnee State University

University Chronicle

Shawnee State University Student Newspaper

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 023, Number 16, November 16, 1998, Grand Valley State University

1998-1999, Volume 23

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.

Program; 1998-11-15, The Royal Serenaders Male Chorus

Concert & Event Programs

No abstract provided.

Maggie Beckett

African American Funeral Programs, Willow Hill Heritage & Renaissance Center, Bulloch County, Georgia

No abstract provided.

John Thomas "J. T." Whitaker

African American Funeral Programs, Willow Hill Heritage & Renaissance Center, Bulloch County, Georgia

No abstract provided.

Crusader, November, 13, 1998, College Of The Holy Cross

Student Newspapers

The student newspaper for the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. Articles include coverage of campus events and issues, sports, editorials and special features.

Lanthorn, Vol. 33, No. 12, November 12, 1998, Grand Valley State University

Volume 33, August 27, 1996 - April 22, 1999

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

Garcia, Francisco (Frank) Oral History Interview: Class Projects, Erin Tuttle

Class Projects

No abstract provided.

My Friend's Execution, William Vance Trollinger

History Faculty Publications

Just after midnight on Wednesday September 24, 1997, I watched as the state of Missouri put Samuel McDonald to death by lethal injection. I had never wanted to witness an execution, and I was devastated by what I saw. How did I come to be at the Potosi Correctional Institute on that night?

It had to do with friendship, and with the unforeseen and frightening implications of taking even the smallest step forward in faith.

Since my late teens I have opposed the death penalty. I have had many reasons: Poor and minority defendants are executed in grossly disproportionate numbers. …

College And Pro Athletes: Crime And Punishment, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

There have been headlines over the past week about crime statistics from the National Football League. Jeff Benedict and Don Yaeger in their new book, Pros and Cons: The Criminals Who Play in the NFL, claim that one in five (21%) of all the players in the NFL have been charged with at least one serious crime. Among these are two murders, seven rape charges, 45 counts of domestic violence and 42 charges of assault. What is worse, say Yaeger and Benedict, the National Football League continues to employ these kinds of people at huge salaries and the NFL seems …

Trail Blazer - Volume 71, Number 12, Morehead State University. Trail Blazer.

Morehead State Trail Blazer Archive

Morehead State Trail Blazer published on November 11, 1998.

Interview No. 928, Tom Diamond

Combined Interviews

Born in Fresno, California; enlisted in the U.S. Army as a private; attended Officer Candidate School and became Capital of Artillery. Memories of childhood and education; WWII memories; service in Australia, the invasion of Luzon, the surrender of Japan; service at Fort Bliss; Meetings with the Tiguas, experiences with tribal leaders of the 1960's; gambling and lawsuits and legal battlers.

The Grizzly, November 10, 1998, Peter Corsey, Jamie Chambers, Chris Ciunci, Richard Barrett, Diane Johnson, Joshua Moyer, Jimmy Reilly, Andrew Gerchak, Chris Cocca, John Paulston, James Rossiter, Stephanie Duncan, Danielle Milewski, Stephanie Restine, Lou Nemphos, Nicole Erdosy, Erny Hoke, Matt Klinger, Michael Bauer, Luther Owens

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Financial Aid: Who Here Gets It? • President Pleased with Success of Roundtable • Upperclassman Mentors • Opinion: Letter to the Editor; New Athletic Facility; Reflection on Mid-term Elections; U.S. Policy Makers, Look Before you Leap; Cashing in on the Past • Betting, Off-Track and On-Campus • Kidnapped? Grizzly Uncovers Surprising Truth About Missing Corson Statue • War Years Classes Dedicate "Promise-Anthem" • Remembering War Years Life at Ursinus • "Eden Cinema" at Ursinus • Waiting for the World to Catch Up • Swimming Takes First Plunge • UC Field Hockey Finishes Strong • Bears' Future: Contenders or Pretenders? • …

On Campus, November 9, 1998, Coastal Carolina University

On Campus Newsletter

A Newsletter for Faculty and Staff of Coastal Carolina University. Volume 8, Number 18

Rebolledo, Luis Oral History Interview: Class Projects, Karen Fischer

Class Projects

No abstract provided.