Oral History Commons^™

Cora Ann Westmoreland, Kelli Johnson

Oral Histories – NPS AACR Civil Rights In Appalachia Grant

Kelli Johnson conducting an oral history interview with Cora Westmoreland.

This oral history is part of the National Park Service African Americans Civil Rights History and Appalachia Grant Program.

William "Bill" Austin Smith Sr., Kelli Johnson

Oral Histories – NPS AACR Civil Rights In Appalachia Grant

Kelli Johnson conducting an oral history interview with Bill Smith.

This oral history is part of the National Park Service African American Civil Rights History and Appalachia Grant Program.

Helenka Marculewicz Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Fred Coventry, Helenka Marculewicz

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On February 17, 2011 Fred Coventry interviewed Helenka Marculewicz, Executive Director of the Board of Trustees for the Greater Dayton Volunteer Lawyers Project, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Helenka discussed attending Boston University, her work with SPECTRUM, and her work with the Greater Dayton Volunteer Lawyers Project.

Sister Maria Francine Stacy Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Elise Kelly, Maria Francine Stacy

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On February 5, 2011 Elise Kelly interviewed Sister Maria Francine Stacy, director of Dayton’s Catholic Hispanic Ministry, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Sister Maria discussed being the daughter of an immigrant, joining the Sisters of Notre Dame, and her work with the Hispanic community in Ohio.

Joyce Kasprzak Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Martell Burleson, Joyce Kasprzak

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On February 2, 2011 Martell Burleson interviewed Joyce Kasprzak, founder of the Children's Historical Publishing organization, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Joyce recounts her various jobs, her bout with cancer, as well as creating the grant-funded Children’s Historical Publishing.

Ethel Mae Hairston Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Tasha Hairston, Ethel Mae Hairston

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On February 27, 2003 Tasha Hairston interviewed Ethel Mae Hairston, a 53 year old bi-racial woman, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. In the interview Ethel discusses her childhood in Mississippi during the Jim Crow era, moving to Dayton in the 70s, and more.

Dorothy Jones For Wright State University Oral History Course 685, Jodie Walker, Dorothy Jones

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On February 26, 2003 Jodie Walker interviewed Dorothy Jones, a homemaker from Cincinnati, Ohio, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Dorothy discusses a string of illnesses that led to her becoming legally blind and how that change affected her life.

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.

Charlotte Brewer Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Jodie Walker, Carolyn Abernathy, Charlotte Brewer

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On February 16, 2003 Jodie Walker interviewed Charlotte Brewer and Carolyn Abernathy for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Charlotte Brewer discusses her life and interesting events that occurred during it with added details from Carolyn Abernathy.

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.