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Katherine Backherms-Thornton Interview For Miami University Of Ohio Oral History Course 685 And The Miami Valley Cultural Heritage Project, Jodie Walker, Katherine Backherms-Thornton

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On March 1, 2003 Jodie Walker interviewed Katherine Backherms-Thornton, a housewife and mother of six children, as part of the requirement for the Miami University Oral History 685 Course and the Miami Valley Cultural Heritage Project. During the interview Kay Backherms-Thornton discusses her two brothers joining the army and the navy World War II, her marriage, and more.

Brad D. Rowe Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Paul Downing, Brad D. Rowe

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On February 28, 2011 Paul Downing interviewed Brad Rowe, a Social Sciences Education major at Wright State, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Brad discusses his life in West Milton, Ohio, transferring to a new high school in his senior year, and his plans for his future.

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.

Anthony R. Robinson Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Lois Foy, Anthony R. Robinson

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On February 26, 2003 Lois Foy interviewed Anthony Robinson, a recent graduate in the Urban Affairs program at Wright State, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Anthony discusses growing up in Dayton and living in the Miami Valley in general.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Holly Urbanc For Wright State University Oral History Course 685, Elaine Wallace, Holly Urbanc

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On February 22, 2003 Elaine Wallace interviewed Holly Urbanc, the interviewer’s daughter-in-law, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Holly discusses her early life, marriage, and coping with the loss of her young daughter.

Walter Federspiel Interview For Wright State University Oral History Course 685, Bridget M. Federspiel-Newbury, Walter Federspiel

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On February 20, 2003 Bridget Federspiel-Newbury interviewed Walter Federspiel, a veteran of the Korean War, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Walter discusses his childhood in Dayton, his time in the Korean War, and changes during his life in the Miami Valley.

Mary Anne Federspiel Interview For Wright State University Oral History Course 685, Bridget M. Federspiel-Newbury, Mary Anne Federspiel

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On February 19, 2003 Bridget Federspiel-Newbury interviewed Mary Anne Federspiel, a former employee for NCR, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Mary Anne discusses growing up in the Miami Valley, her life during World War II, and more.

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.

Diane L. Rowe Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Paul Downing, Diane L. Rowe

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On February 13, 2003 Paul Downing interviewed Diane Rowe, a dental assistant in Oakwood, Ohio, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Diane discusses growing up in North Dayton, working in dentistry, and what it has been like to work in downtown Dayton versus a suburb like Oakwood.

James Fuller Interview For Wright State University Oral History Course 685, Brett Stolle, James Fuller

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On February 11, 2003 Brett Stolle interviewed James Fuller, a former mechanic and police detective, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview James discusses his childhood in Kentucky, enlisting in the army during World War II, and the variety of jobs he held in Dayton after returning from the War.

Beatrice Bodiker Interview For Wright State University Oral History Course 685, Elaine Wallace, Beatrice Bodiker

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On February 28, 2003 Elaine Wallace interviewed Beatrice Bodiker for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Beatrice discusses growing up during World War II, moving to California, her family, and more.

Francis And Cheryl Wyatt For Wright State University Oral History Course 685, Steven Glazier, Francis Wyatt

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On February 3, 2003 Steven Glazier interviewed Francis, a director of music at Ginghamsburg United Methodist, and Cheryl Wyatt a professional singer, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Francis and Cheryl discuss their respective childhoods, meeting in the Air Force band, and their married life as an interracial couple.

Eleanor Gerard Interview For Wright State University History Course 485, Jenifer Gerard, Eleanor Gerard

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On January 21, 2003 Jenifer Gerard interviewed Eleanor Gerard, centenarian and a former school teacher, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Eleanor highlights her early life, meeting Orville Wright, and more.

Marcia Kingsley Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Regina Guerriero, Marcia Kingsley

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On January 19, 2003 Regina Guerriero interviewed Marcia Kingsley, a letter carrier for the post office, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Marcia discusses growing up in a suburb of Sandusky, her life as a young adult, and subsequent job history leading to a position at the post office.

Winter/Spring 2003, 90.9 Wmpg Fm

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Ua1d We Were One And Two Teammates, Vernon Hornback

WKU Administration Documents

Undated autobiographical sketch written by Ted Hornback. He includes his experiences as a Hilltopper basketball player under E. A. Diddle, work as coach at Elkhorn and experiences working as Diddle's as assistant coach.

Ua12/2/1 Then & Now, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

College Heights Herald homecoming magazine with articles:

• Holm, Hollan. Big Red Evolves from Joke to Icon
• Hellmueller, Anthony. What’s Happening for Homecoming?
• Moore, Michael. Refrigerator Bowl Veterans Reunite
• Farner, Keith. Colonnade Used to Be Place to Watch Pigskin Fly – Stadium
• Lord, Joseph. 1962 Basketball Player Remembers Living with Coach E.A. Diddle – Bobby Rascoe, Diddle Dorm
• Schoenbaechler, Danny & Hollan Holm. 1972 Fraternity Brothers Reunite, Relive Days in Sigma Alpha Epsilon House
• Robinson, Jocelyn. 1983 The Cellar: From Boogie Nights to Study Nights – West Hall
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. 1994 Potter Hall Provided Location Near Classes
• Lowther, Clare. 2002 Tailgating …

Mr. Richard Terrence On Leisure, Rachel Talbot-Ross

We Exist Series 4: Quotes

Interviewer: Rachel Talbot-Ross

Interviewee: Mr. Richard Terrence (age 57; born 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio; moved to Maine in October 1975)

“And, you know, raising my children is interesting in that as they grew older and as they noticed the very differences, they were starting to mix in very well. They were making friends, and, you know, they were involved in sporting activities and community.”

Mrs. Emma Jackson On Leisure, Maureen Elgersman-Lee

We Exist Series 4: Quotes

Interviewer: Maureen Elgersman Lee

Interviewee: Mrs. Emma Jackson (age 62; born 1941 in Atlanta Georgia; lived in Maine for 46 years; has three children)

“Because it wasn't ever in the - the -- the, ah, club scenes, or any scenes like that. Actually, we live, ah, a really sheltered life. We went to church. We were involved. But the church was our main focus and our main goal. And I -- and -- and our lives were wrapped -- revolved around that. So that might be -- which would be a reason why we didn't--”

Fall/Winter 2002, 90.9 Wmpg Fm

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Spring 2002, 90.9 Wmpg Fm

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Summer 2002, 90.9 Wmpg Fm

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Glenna Rogers Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Cynthia Spangler, Glenna Rogers

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On July, 6 2011 Cynthia Spangler interviewed Glenna Rogers for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Glenna discusses growing up in a small farm community, moving to Dayton as a young woman, and her role models.

Joanne Conners Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Cynthia Spangler, Joanne Conners

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On July 6, 2001 Cynthia Spangler interviewed Joanne Conners for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Joanne talks about her childhood in Englewood Ohio, what she did for entertainment, and more.