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Stifled Voices: World War Ii From The Upper Peninsula, Elijah H. Croschere

HS 390 Primary Research Papers

Academic scholarship on World War II is primarily based around letters and correspondence between soldiers and their families. A large body of such correspondence exists for both the Upper and Lower Peninsulas of Michigan; yet, most scholarship on the state’s connection to World War II is centered around strictly the Lower Peninsula. This is especially strange when comparing the data on enlisted soldiers from both Peninsulas, as we find the percentage of the population who enlisted in the US Army from the Upper Peninsula is roughly double that of the percentage for Lower Peninsula enlistments. There are clear reasons as …

David Garrison, Professor Emeritus, Department Of Modern Languages, College Of Liberal Arts, David Garrison, Kathy Morris

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

In this February 17, 2025 oral history interview conducted by Kathy Morris, David Garrison reflects on his thirty-year career as Professor of Spanish and Portuguese at Wright State University. He discusses the growth of the Modern Languages Department, his service as chair, his work as a translator and interpreter in the Dayton community, and the practical value of language study.

The Archie Family Interview, Shane Hand, John Brundrett

Oral Histories

This is an interview related to the integration of Alvin Community College (ACC), which was called Alvin Junior College (AJC) from its founding in 1948 until 1976. The interview is with Sharmeal Archie, Mary L. Smith, and Lynette Mason and takes place on February 10, 2025. The interviewers are Dr. Shane Hand and Professor John Brundrett.

Making Waves: Comfort Women Justice Movements Across Generations, Julia A. Jacobellis

Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects

Between 1932 and 1945 an estimated 200,000 women across the globe were coerced into becoming comfort women for the Japanese military. As comfort women they were forced to prostitute themselves to soldiers, and endured physical, psychological and emotional torture. While comfort stations were liberated in 1945 with the end of World War II, the Japanese government has yet to formally apologize for their treatment of comfort women, and has failed to meet the demands of survivors and their families who seek reconciliation and justice. The global leaders of these movements for reconciliation are institutions and organizations in South Korea, China, …

Dolores Marshall And Mcdade Grocery, Dolores Marshall, Emma Brown, Stephanie Opperman

Collecting the Past

Emma Brown interviews Dolores Marshall about the legacy of McDade's Grocery.

Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kGqfGi72G7w

Listen on Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/flannery-oconnor-institut/episodes/Collecting-the-Past-Podcast---Episode-21-Dolores-Marshall-and-McDade-Grocery-e35bc1s

Ua94/6 Coach Bill Powell Tribute, Wku Archives

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Alumni tributes to WKU swimming coach Bill Powell.

Down The Bay Oral History Project Newsletter - Winter 2025, Center For Archaeological Studies, Mccall Library

Down the Bay Oral History Project Newsletter

Public newsletter sharing information about progress and discoveries during the Down The Bay Project.

Paul Revere-Founding Father And America’S First Forensic Dentist, William J. Maloney

Bulletin of the Ninth District Dental Association

Paul Revere is remembered today for his many contributions to the independence efforts of the American colonies. It is also well-known that he was a skilled goldsmith and silversmith. Revere put these skills to use in providing dental care to the people of Boston. Revere had acquired his dental knowledge from John Baker- a dentist who emigrated from Europe to America in 1760 and is considered to be the first dentist to practice in North America. In his dental practice, Revere cleaned teeth and replaced missing teeth by wiring in replacement teeth usually utilizing various metals and animal bone.

Occupied Lands, Occupied Histories: Activist-Historians And The Red Power Movement, Elena Rose Paz Thompson

History - Master of Arts in Teaching

I. Synthesis Essay.............................4

II. Primary Document Collection......25

III. Textbook Critique........................37

IV. New Textbook Writing.................42

Including Black Farmers, Excluding Pests: Perspectives On Participation In The Cooperative Extension Service, Briana Bazile

Theses and Dissertations--Entomology

In recent years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has faced renewed scrutiny for documented discrimination against Black farmers, yet far less attention has focused on its century-old partner in public service delivery, the Cooperative Extension Service (CES). This gap is especially notable considering 1) federal parity mandates extant since 1972 in response to significant disparities between Black and White constituents and staff,2) public commitments to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in 2020 and, 3) the contributions of Black leaders at the origins of CES, at Tuskegee University in the late nineteenth century. Using the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service (KYCES) as a …

Dutch Henderson And The Old Hydroelectric Plant On The Oconee River, Dutch Henderson, Billy Mckinley, Stephanie Opperman

Collecting the Past

Billy McKinley interviews Dutch Henderson about the legacy of the Old Hydroelectric Plant on the Oconee River.

Listen on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Rq0PWrh4ESM

Listen on Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/flannery-oconnor-institut/episodes/Collecting-the-Past-Podcast---Episode-30-Dutch-Henderson--the-Old-Hydroelectric-Plant-e367uah

Kyle Van Campen And The Delta Sigma Pi House, Kyle Van Campen, Liam Glass, Stephanie Opperman

Collecting the Past

Liam Glass interviews Kyle Van Campen about the Delta Sigma Pi house and ghost stories in Milledgeville.

Listen on Youtube: https://youtu.be/L3MarBMO5aw

Listen on Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/flannery-oconnor-institut/episodes/Collecting-the-Past---Episode-28-Kyle-Van-Campen-and-the-Delta-Sigma-Pi-House-e35r7cr

Donna Guatier And The First Presbyterian Church, Donna Guatier, Daniel Sims, Stephanie Opperman

Collecting the Past

Daniel Sims talks with Donna Guatier about the history of the First Presbyterian Church.

Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/s0jnh2Suxuk

Listen on Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/flannery-oconnor-institut/episodes/Collecting-the-Past-Podcast---Episode-22-Donna-Guatier-and-the-First-Presbyterian-Church-e35e2ru

John Hargaden And Sacred Heart Catholic Church, John Hargaden, Eowyn Agullo, Stephanie Opperman

Collecting the Past

Eowyn Agullo interviews John Hargaden about the significance of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Milledgeville.

Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KCgfVVRyL3Y

Listen on Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/flannery-oconnor-institut/episodes/Collecting-the-Past-Podcast---Episode-24-John-Hargaden-and-Sacred-Heart-Catholic-Church-e35njvs

Robert Wilson And The Baldwin Hotel, Robert Wilson, Drake Mellie, Stephanie Opperman

Collecting the Past

Drake Mellie interviews historian Robert Wilson about the Baldwin Hotel.

Part one

YouTube: https://youtu.be/gERH6zAOd1E

Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/flannery-oconnor-institut/episodes/Collecting-the-Past-Podcast---Episode-26-Robert-Wilson-and-the-Baldwin-Hotel-Pt-1-e35nopf

Part two

YouTube: https://youtu.be/y-qphh64Lh4

Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/flannery-oconnor-institut/episodes/Collecting-the-Past-Podcast---Episode-27-Robert-Wilson-and-the-Baldwin-Hotel-Pt-2-e35nord

Kimberly Griffin And Downtown Milledgeville, Kimberly Griffin, Drew Rice, Stephanie Opperman

Collecting the Past

Drew Rice interviews Kimberly Griffin about businesses in downtown Milledgeville, including Trapnells, Piggly Wiggly, Sanford House, and JJ's Locker Room.

Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1hUviYP7hms

Listen on Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/flannery-oconnor-institut/episodes/Collecting-the-Past-Podcast---Episode-29-Episode-Kimberly-Griffin-and-Downtown-Milledgeville-e35r7mh

Kimberly Griffin And Memory Hill Cemetery, Kimberly Griffin, Courtney Brandon, Stephanie Opperman

Collecting the Past

Courtney Brandon interviews Kimberly Griffin on the history and significance of Memory Hill Cemetery, including racial and gender divisions.

Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lZTo2ly5zOM

Listen on Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/flannery-oconnor-institut/episodes/Collecting-the-Past-Podcast---Episode-25-Kimberly-Griffin-and-Memory-Hill-Cemetery-e35nm5m

Jean W. Fraley And Flagg Chapel Baptist Church, Jean W. Fraley, Anne O’Neill, Stephanie Opperman

Collecting the Past

Anne O'Neill interviews Jean W. Fraley on the history and significance of Flagg Chapel Baptist Church.

Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DyhVEL9Qrro

Listen on Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/flannery-oconnor-institut/episodes/Collecting-the-Past-Podcast---Episode-23-Jean-W--Fraley-and-Flagg-Chapel-Baptist-Church-e35nj38

Al Matysiak And Immigration To Milledgeville, Al Matysiak, Axel Hawkins, Stephanie Opperman

Collecting the Past

Axel Hawkins speaks with Al Matysiak about his family's immigration to Milledgeville, their connections to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and their relationship with the O'Connor family.

Listen to the podcast versions here:

YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ou2XcklemWY

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0t6OfFssHacOHmjPTvSHhJ?si=kgR-aOJcRKaNBkQFTPyLwg

Alfred Thomas And Black Businesses In Milledgeville, Alfred Thomas, Maddie Marcinkowski, Stephanie Opperman

Collecting the Past

Maddie Marcinkowski talks with Alfred Thomas about owning AT's Jazz Club in Milledgeville and describes other black businesses in the area.

Listen to the podcast versions here:

YouTube: https://youtu.be/IDNdkIMMlmk

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/672GyUTA7d9xVymTtPnvDy?si=i-mM6_4mTfuCXdAcJmvrtQ