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Joanne Conners Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Cynthia Spangler, Joanne Conners Jul 2001

Joanne Conners Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Cynthia Spangler, Joanne Conners

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On July 6, 2001 Cynthia Spangler interviewed Joanne Conners for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Joanne talks about her childhood in Englewood Ohio, what she did for entertainment, and more.


Glenna Rogers Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Cynthia Spangler, Glenna Rogers Jul 2001

Glenna Rogers Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Cynthia Spangler, Glenna Rogers

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On July, 6 2011 Cynthia Spangler interviewed Glenna Rogers for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Glenna discusses growing up in a small farm community, moving to Dayton as a young woman, and her role models.


Jean Powell Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Cynthia Spangler, Jean Powell Jul 2001

Jean Powell Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Cynthia Spangler, Jean Powell

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On July 3, 2001 Cynthia Spangler interviewed Jean Powell for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Jean discusses her life and interesting events that she remembered.


Robert J. Mott Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Cynthia Spangler, Robert J. Mott Jul 2001

Robert J. Mott Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Cynthia Spangler, Robert J. Mott

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On July 3, 2001 Cynthia Spangler interviewed Robert Mott for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Robert discusses growing up in a small town, music he enjoyed, how he spent summer vacations, and more.


Susan Bailey Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Cynthia Spangler, Susan D. Bailey Jul 2001

Susan Bailey Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Cynthia Spangler, Susan D. Bailey

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On July 5, 2001 Cynthia Spangler interviewed Susan Bailey for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Susan Bailey discusses her early life, what she did for entertainment, and more.


Oral History Project World War Ii Years, 1941-1946 - Georgia Myking, Thomas Saylor May 2001

Oral History Project World War Ii Years, 1941-1946 - Georgia Myking, Thomas Saylor

Oral History Project: World War II Years, 1941-1946

Georgia Myking was born on 25 July 1918 on a farm outside the small town of Polk City, Iowa. She attended high school in Polk City before moving to Cloquet, Minnesota, in August 1937. She soon met her future husband, Lawrence Myking, and they were married in Cloquet on New Year's Eve 1937. Georgia and Lawrence lived briefly on a small farm on the outskirts of Cloquet before moving into town during the war years. While Lawrence worked as a machinist for a local manufacturer, Georgia worked as a homemaker and raised four children. After the war the Mykings continued …


Lori Lyle Interview For Wright State University History Course 485, Troy Baker, Lori Lyle Apr 2001

Lori Lyle Interview For Wright State University History Course 485, Troy Baker, Lori Lyle

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On April 30, 2001 Troy Baker interviewed Lori Lyle, a probation officer in Montgomery County, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Lori discusses her childhood, racism she encountered, her parents’ involvement in the Civil Rights Movement, and more.


Helen Schemmel Interview For Wright State University History Course 485, Matt Opperman, Helen Schemmel Apr 2001

Helen Schemmel Interview For Wright State University History Course 485, Matt Opperman, Helen Schemmel

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On April 29, 2001 Matt Opperman interviewed Helen Schemmel, the interviewer’s great-grandmother, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. In the interview Helen discusses being a young adult during the Depression and her life during World War II.


William P. Marshak Interview For Wright State University History Course 485, David J. Marshak, William P. Marshak Apr 2001

William P. Marshak Interview For Wright State University History Course 485, David J. Marshak, William P. Marshak

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On April 26, 2001 David Marshak interviewed William Marshak, the interviewer’s father and Chief Scientist for SYTRONICS, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview William discusses growing up in Chicago, working on a missile crew in the Air Force, teaching at the Air Force Academy, and more.


Dr. Carl Becker Interview For Wright State University History Course 485, Jason Elkins, Carl Becker Apr 2001

Dr. Carl Becker Interview For Wright State University History Course 485, Jason Elkins, Carl Becker

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On April 22, 2001 Jason Elkins interviewed Dr. Carl Becker, a former professor at Wright State University, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Dr. Becker discusses his life, educational background, and his memories of being a founding faculty member at Wright State University.


William Nichols Interview For Wright State University History Course 485, Rebecca J. Moor, William F. Nichols Apr 2001

William Nichols Interview For Wright State University History Course 485, Rebecca J. Moor, William F. Nichols

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On April 22, 2001 Rebecca Moor interviewed William Nichols, a World War II paramedic, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview William discusses his life, joining the navy, and his experiences in World War II. The majority of the interview focuses on his experience serving during World War II.


Mark Striebich Interview For Wright State University History Course 485, Joe Miller, Mark Striebich Apr 2001

Mark Striebich Interview For Wright State University History Course 485, Joe Miller, Mark Striebich

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On April 12, 2001 Joe Miller interviewed Mark Striebich, a special needs teacher, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Mark discusses his life and interesting events that he remembered. The majority of the interview focuses on Mark's experience during the Vietnam War.


Donald J. Mohr Interview, First Athletic Director And First Director Of Financial Aid, Wright State University, Ken Davenport, Donald J. Mohr Apr 2001

Donald J. Mohr Interview, First Athletic Director And First Director Of Financial Aid, Wright State University, Ken Davenport, Donald J. Mohr

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Ken Davenport interviewed Donald J. Mohr on April 4, 2001 about the founding of Wright State University and the development of the athletic program. In the interview Mr. Mohr discusses his career and his decision to come to Wright State as a founding staff member.