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Percy O. Vera Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Lucy Putnam, Percy O. Vera

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On April 26, 2003 Lucy Putnam interviewed Percy Vera, a retired Economics Professor at Sinclair Community College, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Percy discusses his family’s immigration from Belize to the United States, attending the University of Dayton, and race relations in Dayton.

Interview No. 1137, Isidro M. Peña

Combined Interviews

Mr. Peña describes his early adolescence and the various kinds of work he did; in 1957, he decided he wanted to work as a bracero; the first thing he had to do was pay someone to put his name on the county’s list of people to be called as workers; he then went to El Trocadero, a processing center in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, México, in order to officially begin the hiring process for the program; after this, he was transported from Chihuahua to the border by train and then taken to Rio Vista, a processing center in Socorro, Texas, where he …

Ximena Chrisagis Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Lois E. Foy, Ximena Chrisagis

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On February 26, 2003 Lois Foy interviewed Ximena Chrisagis, a librarian at Wright State, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Ximena discusses her childhood in Ohio, growing up with a disability, how she came to Dayton, and more.

General Recital - February 25, 2003, Music Department

General and Sophomore Recitals

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 40, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Brown, Abbey. Two Teens Arrested for Friday Murder – DuJuan Holder
• Lord, Joseph. Minority Numbers Meager – Graduate Programs
• Lord, Joseph. Hiring of Black Faculty Still an Uphill Battle
• Schoenbaechler, Danny. Toppers Drop Ball State in Weekend Bracket Buster – Basketball
• Brown, Abbey. Concerns Arise Following Murder
• Hoang, Mai. Al Sharpton to Speak
• Frey, Trevor. Free Speech Demands Free Thinking
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Nothing
• Good Time for Al Sharpton Visit
• Baumgardner, Brad. College Heights Herald Guilty of Sensationalism
• Pitcock, Bridget. Not Facts At All – Martin Luther …

Marty E. Strickler Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Andrea J. Spence, Marty E. Strickler

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On February 25, 2003 Andrea Spence interviewed Marty Strickler for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Marty discusses the death of her father, growing up in a large family with a widowed mother, and caring for her siblings with disabilities.

Interview No. 1118, Rodolfo Aranda Morales

Combined Interviews

Mr. Aranda recalls that up to 10,000 braceros were hired per day in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, México; in Rio Vista, a processing center in Socorro Texas, the braceros were separated according to which state they were from because this was thought to have a direct correlation with their skills; many farmers did not like to hire braceros from the south of México, because they did not have enough experience; in general, the braceros from the south of México earned much less than those from the north; Mr. Aranda often sent money orders to his family, but due to problems he encountered, …

Interview No. 1140, Carlos Sánchez Montoya

Combined Interviews

Mr. Sánchez recalls his childhood and early adolescence; he began helping his father work in the fields when he was fourteen years old; a severe draught at that time caused his family to move from Guadalupe Victoria, Durango, México, to Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua; while there, he began working in construction; he explains how he learned of the Bracero Program and the hiring process he went through at the contracting center in Chihuahua, Chihuahua; from there, he was taken to Rio Vista, a processing center in Socorro, Texas, where he was medically examined; he describes what the living conditions on the …

Tuesday Student Recital: Randall Pollock, Clarinet; Jason Cipri, Guitar; Emily Morgan, Violin; Andy Wildrick, Guitar; February 25, 2003, Randall Pollok, Jason Cipri, Emily Morgan, Andy Wildrick

School of Music Programs

Kemp Recital Hall
Tuesday Afternoon
February 25, 2003
2:00 p.m.

Interview No. 1124, Samuel Chavira

Combined Interviews

Mr. Chavira briefly recalls his childhood; at the age of thirteen, he began working odd jobs wherever he could find them; for a brief time, he worked in construction; he knew of the Bracero Program because he lived in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, México, which was one of the programs main contracting centers; in 1950, he began the hiring process to become a bracero; he goes on to give a detailed explanation of the various phases during hiring, including his transfer to Rio Vista, a processing center in Socorro, Texas, where he was medically examined; in addition, he describes filling out the …

Highlights From La Traviata, February 25, 2003, School Of Music

School of Music Programs

Center for the Performing Arts
Tuesday Evening
February 25, 2003
8:00 p.m.

Ccu Newsletter, February 24, 2003, Coastal Carolina University

Coastal Carolina University Newsletter

A newsletter for faculty, staff and friends of Coastal Carolina University. Volume 13, Number 4

One-Room Schools Quickly Fading From The Public Education Scene, Elizabeth Smith

Moonlight Schools Collection

An article in a newspaper by Elizabeth Smith on one-room school houses disappearing from the world of education.

Jonathan Heatt Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Regina Guerriero, Jonathan Heatt

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On February 24, 2003 Regina Guerriero interviewed Jonathan Heatt, a motion pictures film major at Wright State, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Jonathan discusses his life, his interest in making movies, and his hopes for the future.

Interview No. 1262, José Félix Prieto

Combined Interviews

Mr. Félix recalls that as a child, he would eagerly wait for his father to come home form working as a bracero; he knew at a young age that he also wanted to come to the United States to work as a bracero; when he was eighteen, he began marching in the Mexican army in order to obtain his military ID card so he could enlist as a bracero; in 1959, he went to Empalme, Sonora, México, to begin the hiring process; he describes what the center was like and how he waited twenty-one days for a contract; in addition, …

Outing Athletes - Death At Spring Training And Dangerous Supplements, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Baseball is back in the news this week with two stories attracting considerable attention. One involves drugs and one involves sexuality, one involving a marginal young pitcher and one involving a Hall of Fame pitcher. Both stories have gotten considerable attention, and the focus in both cases seems to be off the mark.

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 027, Number 29, February 24, 2003, Grand Valley State University

2002-2003, Volume 27

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

Hollins Columns (2003 Feb 24), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• It's official: Bell's No. 10
• Believe in yourselves, Reno says
• TAG grant cut upsets students
• Speed no more
• Taiwan: so much to see, so little island
• New library director here to get involved
• Cunningham to retire
• Former bush pilot lands in English Department
• Italy, France and Tori Amos: student J-terms get interesting
• Overseas, pretty please: Students go abroad
• Frankie Keller carves path to Thailand
• 'Monologues' empowers
• Sneak a peek at the big screen hopefuls
• French Film Fest embraces history of Wednesday nights
• For a while, I forgot why I chose Hollins
• Look past the flowery decor
• A …

A Brahms/Schumann Soiree, February 24, 2003, Peggy Dees, Moises Molina, Andrea Molina

School of Music Programs

Kemp Recital Hall
Monday Evening
February 24, 2003
8:00 p.m.

2002-2003 Second Annual Klezmer Concert, Paul Green, Myer Savits, Gary Perin, Richard Shapiro, Randy Stevens

Other Seasonal Concerts

No abstract provided.

St. Mark’S Catholic Community Of The Deaf, February 23, 2003

Saint Mark's Catholic Community of the Deaf

A newsletter published for Deaf Catholics in Edmonton, Canada

Saint Mark's Catholic Community of the Deaf Finding Aid

Fred Bremer Interview For Wright State University Oral History Course 645, Cynthia Spangler, Fred Bremer

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On February 23, 2003 Cynthia Spangler interviewed Fred Bremer for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Fred Bremer discusses his childhood in Dayton, building of U.S. Route 35, and more.

Marie Gubics Interviews, 23 February 2003

All interviews

This oral history interview with Marie Gubics offers a detailed account of her early life and experiences growing up in the Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio. Gubics reflects on her childhood memories, including her schooling, family life, and the vibrant community activities centered around local churches and social gatherings. She describes the impact of immigration on her family, her experiences during the Great Depression, and the community's response to the construction of the inner belt freeway, which divided the neighborhood. Gubics also shares personal anecdotes about her involvement in World War II, her marriage, and her reflections on the changes …

Ensemble Concerts: Chamber Winds, February 23, 2003, School Of Music

School of Music Programs

Kemp Recital Hall
Sunday Afternoon
February 23, 2003
3:00 p.m.

2002-2003 Pianomania: Gifted Amateur Pianist Concert, Nancy Anderson, Teresa Pullara, Takashi Ishizawa, Melanie Fridl Ross, Irma Fitzroy, Joan Karr, Theadora Kaplan, Jody Carr, Joel Fishman

Other Seasonal Concerts

No abstract provided.

Obituary; 2003-02-22; Edwards, Daniel, Hopewell Baptist Church

Hopewell Baptist Church

No abstract provided.

Interview No. 1136, Delia Francisca Montero De Tiscareño

Combined Interviews

Ms. Montero briefly describes her childhood; when she was two years old, she and her family moved from Durango, Durango, México, to Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, México; she went to school in El Paso, Texas and in 1945, she graduated from high school; shortly thereafter, she began working as a clerk and typist at an American immigration office in Ciudad Juárez; her job was to help the incoming braceros fill out the necessary paper work for their contracts; she describes how the ranchers would wait for the braceros to finish filling out the papers so they could immediately take them back …

Sister Lula Bell Carter

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.

Sister Corita Ambro Interview, 22 February 2003

All interviews

This oral history interview with Sister Corita Ambro covers her extensive work at St. Augustine's Church in Cleveland, beginning with her arrival in 1970. Sister Corita discusses her role in pastoral care, particularly her work with the deaf, blind, mentally ill, and physically disabled communities. She describes the transformation of the church into a hub for these marginalized groups and the development of a vibrant Hunger Center that provides meals and services daily. The interview highlights her dedication to fostering community, acceptance, and love for all individuals, regardless of their circumstances. Sister Corita also reflects on the church's historical and …

James And Angela Gantose Interview, 22 February 2003

All interviews

This oral history interview, conducted on February 22, 2003, with James and Angela Gantose, offers a detailed recollection of life in the Tremont area of Cleveland, Ohio, during the early to mid-20th century. James Gantose discusses his upbringing in a multi-ethnic neighborhood, emphasizing the diverse cultural and religious communities that coexisted on W 14th Street. The interview covers various aspects of daily life, including the significance of local churches, ethnic traditions, neighborhood entertainment, and the impact of the Great Depression. Angela Gantose contributes additional context about the family's Lebanese heritage, community interactions, and their eventual move out of the Tremont …