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Antoniyar Kōvil: Hindu-Catholic Identity At The St. Anthony Shrine In St. Mary’S Co-Cathedral, Chennai, Pj Johnston

Journal of Global Catholicism

This article combines ethnographic description of the practices of Hindu and Christian visitors of the St. Antony Shrine in Chennai with the observation that this material cannot be understood using the standard world religions paradigm that essentializes Christianity as exclusivistic. Drawing upon the visual and material culture of the shrine in light of premodern and Vatican II templates for inculturation and the negotiation of religious difference, the article highlights overlap between Tamil Hinduism and the Tamil Popular Catholicism of the site to argue that the beliefs and practices documented should inform descriptive and normative accounts of Catholic Christianity. Because Tamil …

A Librarian’S Genealogical Study To Outreach For Ethnic Populations, Sheau-Yueh J. Chao

Publications and Research

Chinese Americans searched for their identities and strove for achievement in the United States. Respect for the elders is considered as one of the outstanding virtues of Chinese culture. The importance of this trait is underscored via its record-keeping traditions and clan genealogies called Jiapu which was fostered by centuries of Confucian philosophy. Some of the history of Chinese in America can in fact be found not only in China but also internationally around the globe. In this paper, the author will share her experiences and ideas on building and enhancing family history research through understanding the major components in …

Ms-173: Leo Jarboe Papers, Abby M. Rolland

All Finding Aids

This collection consists of many, diverse documents, in both English and Japanese, about the USS Callaghan (DD-792) and other ships, newspaper articles, letters, recollections, and other personal items from Kaoru Hasegawa and Leo Jarboe, reunion and exchange program information, material about the second USS Callaghan (DDG-994), images, and veterans information.

Research And Documentation In The 21st Century: Oral History And Genealogy Of The Yuan Shikai Family, Sheau-Yueh J. Chao

Publications and Research

The oral histories and genealogies have long been used by historians, archaeologists, sociologists, ethnologists, and demographers in their investigation of past human behavior on social and historical evidences relating to a lineage organization or a clan. Chinese genealogical records has been used for thousands of years to record the genealogical history of a family, including a family’s origin, its subordinate lines, names and ages of the members, records of marriages, births and deaths, merits and deeds, and in early days brief biographical information of solely the male family members. This paper will examine the history of Chinese names and the …

Quantitative Literacy And The Humanities, Rachel Chrastil

Faculty Scholarship

No abstract provided.

Interview Of Charles A. Desnoyers, Ph.D., Charles A. Desnoyers Ph.D., Remus Lee

All Oral Histories

Dr. Charles Albert Desnoyers (b. 1952) was born and raised in North Plainfield, New Jersey with his parents and five younger siblings. He attended St. Joseph’s Parochial School and North Plainfield High School for the duration of his primary school education; it was in North Plainfield High School where he began showing an interest in history, due to the influences of his history teachers. He later attended Villanova University, changing to a sociology major after a year of general sciences. His graduation from Villanova University with a minor in history led him down the path to getting a Ph.D. and …

Early Life Of Yuan Shikai And The Formation Of Yuan Family, Sheau-Yueh J. Chao, Kachuen Yuan Gee

Publications and Research

This paper provides biographical sketches of famous Yuan ancestors, including the genealogy of Yuan clan, early life of Yuan Shikai, and the genealogy of Yuan's direct family members.

Interview Of Francis Tri Nguyen, F.S.C., Ph.D. Part 2, Francis Tri Nguyen Fsc, Melissa Schellinger

All Oral Histories

Francis of Assisi Nguyen von Tri, was born in Shanghai, China in 1938. When the Communists took over China, his family left the country for Hanoi, North Vietnam. In 1954, when the French were defeated, they fled the Communists again, and settled in South Vietnam. He was raised a Catholic, and enrolled in the Christian Brothers order at a young age. While completing his formation for the Christian Brotherhood, Brother Francis began teaching students at various age levels. He entered into higher education, completed a Bachelors degree, and went on to pursue a Masters degree in Sociology after receiving a …

Interview Of Francis Tri Nguyen, F.S.C., Ph.D., Francis Tri Nguyen Fsc, Melissa Schellinger

All Oral Histories

Francis of Assisi Nguyen von Tri, was born in Shanghai, China in 1938. When the Communists took over China, his family left the country for Hanoi, North Vietnam. In 1954, when the French were defeated, they fled the Communists again, and settled in South Vietnam. He was raised a Catholic, and enrolled in the Christian Brothers order at a young age. While completing his formation for the Christian Brotherhood, Brother Francis began teaching students at various age levels. He entered into higher education, completed a Bachelors degree, and went on to pursue a Masters degree in Sociology after receiving a …

Interview With Arthur Bruce Boenau, June 9, 2005, Arthur Bruce Boenau, Michael J. Birkner

Oral Histories

Arthur Bruce Boenau was interviewed on June 9, 2005 by Michael Birkner about his life and time as a professor of Political Science at Gettysburg College. He discusses his childhood, his experiences during World War II and the Korean War in the Counterintelligence Corps, and finally his memories of the faculty, administrators, and students at Gettysburg.

Length of Interview: 94 minutes

Collection Note: This oral history was selected from the Oral History Collection maintained by Special Collections & College Archives. Transcripts are available for browsing in the Special Collections Reading Room, 4^th floor, Musselman Library. GettDigital contains the complete …

Anne Braden Interview, Anne Braden, Yvonne Baldwin, John Ernst

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of an oral history interview with Anne Braden by Yvonne Baldwin and John Ernst on her experiences during the Vietnam War on August 20, 1999.

Fred And Steve Hellman And Roger Redoing Interview, Fred Hellman, Steve Hellman, Roger Redoing, Debbie Perry, Deloris A. Roe

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of an oral history interview with Fred and Steve Hellman and Roger Redoing by Debbie Perry and Delores Roe on their experiences during the Vietnam War in May of 1998.

Louie B. Nunn Interview, Louie B. Nunn, Yvonne Baldwin, John Ernst

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of an oral history interview with former Governor Louie Nunn by Yvonne Baldwin and John Ernst on his experiences during the Vietnam War on March 13, 1998.

George C. Herring Interview, George C. Herring, John Ernst

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of an oral history interview with George C. Herring by John Ernst and Yvonne Baldwin on his experiences during the Vietnam War on March 2, 1998.

Joseph Keeling And Ronald Hibbs Interview, Joseph Keeling, Ronald Hibbs, John Ernst

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of an oral history interview with Joseph Keeling and Ronald Hibbs by John Ernst on her experiences during the Vietnam War on February 7, 1998.

Daniel J. Toniette Interview, Daniel J. Toniette, John Ernst

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of an oral history interview with Daniel J. Tonietti by John Ernst on his experiences during the Vietnam War on February 7, 1998.

Thomas Kolton Interview, Thomas Kolton, John Ernst

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of an oral history interview with Thomas Kolton by John Ernst on his experiences during the Vietnam War circa 1998.

Jerry Cecil Interview, Jerry Cecil, Yvonne Baldwin

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of an oral history interview with Jerry Cecil by Yvonne Baldwin on his experiences during the Vietnam War on October 3, 1997.

Arthur L. Kelly Interview, Arthur L. Kelly, Yvonne Baldwin, John Ernst

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of an oral history interview with Arthur L. Kelly by Yvonne Baldwin and John Ernst on his experiences during the Vietnam War on August 4, 1997.

Richard Ratliff Interview, Richard Ratliff, John Ernst

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of an oral history interview with Richard Ratliff by John Ernst on his experiences during the Vietnam War on July 23, 1997.

Dave Reed Interview, Dave Reed, Nathan Kiser

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of an oral history interview with Dave Reed by John Ernst on his experiences during the Vietnam War on July 21, 1997.

Virginia Tate Mcgregor Interview, Virginia Tate Mcgregor, John Ernst

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of an oral history interview with Virginia Tate McGregor by John Ernst on her experiences during the Vietnam War on July 9, 1997.

Don B. Pratt Interview, Don B. Pratt, John Ernst

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of an oral history interview with Don B. Pratt by John Ernst on his experiences during the Vietnam War on July 9, 1997.

John Patrick Mcgregor Interview, John Patrick Mcgregor, John Ernst

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of an oral history interview with John Patrick McGregor by John Ernst on his experiences during the Vietnam War on July 9, 1997.

Thomas Conley Interview, Thomas Conley, John Ernst

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of an oral history interview with Thomas Conley by John Ernst on his experiences during the Vietnam War on July 7, 1997.

Kenneth Lee Houp Interview, Kenneth Lee Houp, Yvonne Baldwin

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of an oral history interview with Kenneth Lee Houp by Yvonne Baldwin on his experiences during the Vietnam War on June 26, 1997.

Jeffrey Segal Intarview, Jeffrey Segal, John Ernst

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of an oral history interview with Jeffrey Segal by John Ernst on his experiences during the Vietnam War on June 23, 1997.

Grant M. Furnas Interview, Grant M. Furnas, John Ernst

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of an oral history interview with Grant M. Furnas by John Ernst on his experiences during the Vietnam War on June 21, 1997.

Charles Stallard Interview, Charles Stallard, John Ernst

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of an oral history interview with Charles Stallard by John Ernst on his experiences during the Vietnam War on June 20, 1997.

Dale Greer Interview, Dale Greer, Yvonne Baldwin

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of an oral history interview with Dale Greer by Yvonne Baldwin on his experiences during the Vietnam War on June 5, 1997.