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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.

Mr. Linton Smith

African American Funeral Programs

Mr_Linton_Smith.pdf - Funeral program for Linton Smith

Fred "Crip" Hodges

African American Funeral Programs

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.

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.

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.

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 …

Mrs. Janie Mae Mincey Rawls

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.

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.

John Thomas "J. T." Whitaker

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.

Maggie Beckett

African American Funeral Programs

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.

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.

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

Class Projects

No abstract provided.

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.

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 …

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. …

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

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 023, Number 15, November 9, 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.

Hollins Columns (1998 Nov 9), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Women Unite and Take Back the Night
• Matthew Shephard's death brings new urgency for hate crimes legislation
• Now what have we learned from this?
• Senior urges others to set example
• Nikki Giovanni comes to Hollins
• Multicultural Fest '98 attracts local community
• Writers Harvest helps feed hungry mouths
• 'Mother Horizon' graduates in 1999
• Admissions needs you
• Hollins hosts the German Film Festival
• John Waters' 'Pecker' is more than just a clever name
• Eight is enough to grow stronger as a team
• Fencing geared up for opening tournament
• What are you drinking?

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

Class Projects

No abstract provided.

Thomas Bivins

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.

Interview No. 936, Estine Davis

Combined Interviews

Born in Troy, Texas, Childhood experiences; early work experiences; farm and segregation experiences; family relationships; encounters with racism; work experiences at Fort Bliss, and downtown El Paso; work ethics; El Paso community; Affirmative Action.

Mrs. Anngelette Darlene Pryor Mitchell

African American Funeral Programs

Funeral Program for Mrs. Anngelette Darlene Pryor Mitchell on Nov. 8, 1998 at God's Little Mission First Christ Holiness Church