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Ms. Lucille Young On Employment, Anah Osman

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Ms. Lucille Young Full Interview

Lucille Young was born in Jackson, Mississippi in 1928. Her father and her five brothers and sisters lived on eight different plantations throughout Mississippi during her childhood; her mother became ill and died when she was an infant. Lucille attended school up to tenth grade, then worked at the Swift Packing Company, a box factory, and as a house cleaner and nanny. She married and had eight children, seventeen grandchildren, and fifteen great-grandchildren.

She moved to Portland, Maine, in 1967, after her eldest daughter got a JobCorps position in the city.

On Employment:

“Well, I'd …

Mr. James Mathews On Leisure, Maureen Elgersman Lee

We Exist Series 4: Quotes

Interviewer: Maureen Elgersman Lee

Interviewee: Mr. James Mathews (age 59; born 1941 in Portland Maine; married with five children; lived in Maine all his life – lived in South Portland for over 26 years)

“Well, when we talk about the Mathews family reunions and also the Fisher family reunions, because they're a part of our family. We all evolved from the Mathews really, and, of course, my name is Mathews. We had a family reunion in Nova Scotia that I went to in 1998. It was July; I think it was the 14th thru the 16th, or something like that, …

Mr. James Sheppard On Education And Employment, Sanela Zukic

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You can listen to the full interview and read a transcript HERE.

James Sheppard was born in New York City in 1924, to parents who had just emigrated from Antigua. He was the eldest of four siblings. He graduated high school in 1942, and served in the Army during World War II. He worked as an aviation mechanic after the war; in 1957 he was hired by the Federal Aviation Administration as an inspector, a job he continued until he retired in 1985. He married twice, and had five children and seven grandchildren. His family moved to Westbrook, Maine, …

Ms. Beverly Bowens On Leisure, Vanessa Saric

We Exist Series 4: Quotes

Interviewer: Vanesa Saric

Interviewee: Ms. Beverly Bowens (born in Maine; age 67; left at 21 years old for about 35 to 40 years and then returned to Maine)

“Actually, I'm a product of my environment. So when I went to New York, I had difficulty getting used to, for instance, going to a party, 8 o'clock. And even though in New York a party starts at eight, no one comes until ten. I go to bed early, and I get up very early. And this is something that I found a little bit different when I was in New York. …

Ms. Beverly Bowens On Employment, Vanessa Saric

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Ms. Beverly Bowens. Full Interview

Beverly Bowens was born in Portland, Maine, in 1934, and grew up on Munjoy Hill. She had one older brother. Her father was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin; her mother’s family had been in Portland for generations. She graduated from Portland High School, attended Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, and then moved to New York City to attend Teacher’s College at Columbia University; as of this interview, she had a bachelor’s degree in nursing, a master’s degree in nursing administration, and a master’s degree in institutional education. She married a surgeon and they had one …

Mr. James Mathews On Employment, Maureen Elgersman-Lee

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Mr. James Mathews Full Interview

James Mathews was born at Maine General Hospital in Portland, Maine, in 1941. He had four siblings; his father, Oscar Mathews, Jr., was a cook for the railroad that ran between Portland and Boston, and his mother, Llewena Hill Mathews, was one of the first graduates of the Gorham Normal School. His father’s family emigrated from Nova Scotia. As a child, he lived with his aunt and uncle in South Portland; the family moved to another home in South Portland when the state took their home to build I-295. Mathews graduated from Portland High School …

Mr. James Mathews On Employment, Maureen Elgersman-Lee

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Mr. James Mathews Full Interview

James Mathews was born at Maine General Hospital in Portland, Maine, in 1941. He had four siblings; his father, Oscar Mathews, Jr., was a cook for the railroad that ran between Portland and Boston, and his mother, Llewena Hill Mathews, was one of the first graduates of the Gorham Normal School. His father’s family emigrated from Nova Scotia. As a child, he lived with his aunt and uncle in South Portland; the family moved to another home in South Portland when the state took their home to build I-295. Mathews graduated from Portland High …

Ms. Beverly Bowens On Education And Employment, Vanessa Saric

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Ms. Beverly Bowens Full Interview

Beverly Bowens was born in Portland, Maine, in 1934, and grew up on Munjoy Hill. She had one older brother. Her father was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin; her mother’s family had been in Portland for generations. She graduated from Portland High School, attended Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, and then moved to New York City to attend Teacher’s College at Columbia University; as of this interview, she had a bachelor’s degree in nursing, a master’s degree in nursing administration, and a master’s degree in institutional education. She married a surgeon and they had one daughter; …

Ms. Beverly Bowens On Education, Vanessa Saric

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Ms. Beverly Bowens Full Interview

Beverly Bowens was born in Portland, Maine, in 1934, and grew up on Munjoy Hill. She had one older brother. Her father was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin; her mother’s family had been in Portland for generations. She graduated from Portland High School, attended Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, and then moved to New York City to attend Teacher’s College at Columbia University; as of this interview, she had a bachelor’s degree in nursing, a master’s degree in nursing administration, and a master’s degree in institutional education. She married a surgeon and they had one daughter; …

Interview With Jack Kingston, Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections

Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections Oral History Collection

Jack Kingston was interviewed by "Herman," ca. 2001. Find this collection in the University Libraries' catalog!

Interview With George Wortherspoon, Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections

Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections Oral History Collection

A part of the “Our Home Town Heroes” series. George Wortherspoon interviewed by Dr. Delma Presley, November 13, 1999. Find this collection in the University Libraries' catalog!

Anne Braden Interview, Anne Braden, Yvonne Baldwin, John Ernst

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of an oral history interview with Anne Braden by Yvonne Baldwin and John Ernst on her experiences during the Vietnam War on August 20, 1999.

Interview With Robert D. Hanson, October 2, 1998, Robert D. Hanson, Michael J. Birkner, David Hedrick

Oral Histories

Robert D. Hanson, son of Gettysburg College President Henry W.A. Hanson, was interviewed on October 2, 1998 by Michael J. Birkner & David Hedrick. He discusses his father's presidency, and what it was like to grow up in Gettysburg College's White House. He also describes his experience as a student in the class of 1939--what it was like to be the son of the president as a student, fraternity life, academics, and his service in World War II.

Length of Interview: 134 minutes

Collection Note: This oral history was selected from the Oral History Collection maintained by Special Collections & …

Fred And Steve Hellman And Roger Redoing Interview, Fred Hellman, Steve Hellman, Roger Redoing, Debbie Perry, Deloris A. Roe

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of an oral history interview with Fred and Steve Hellman and Roger Redoing by Debbie Perry and Delores Roe on their experiences during the Vietnam War in May of 1998.

Louie B. Nunn Interview, Louie B. Nunn, Yvonne Baldwin, John Ernst

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of an oral history interview with former Governor Louie Nunn by Yvonne Baldwin and John Ernst on his experiences during the Vietnam War on March 13, 1998.

George C. Herring Interview, George C. Herring, John Ernst

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of an oral history interview with George C. Herring by John Ernst and Yvonne Baldwin on his experiences during the Vietnam War on March 2, 1998.

Daniel J. Toniette Interview, Daniel J. Toniette, John Ernst

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of an oral history interview with Daniel J. Tonietti by John Ernst on his experiences during the Vietnam War on February 7, 1998.

Joseph Keeling And Ronald Hibbs Interview, Joseph Keeling, Ronald Hibbs, John Ernst

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of an oral history interview with Joseph Keeling and Ronald Hibbs by John Ernst on her experiences during the Vietnam War on February 7, 1998.

Thomas Kolton Interview, Thomas Kolton, John Ernst

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of an oral history interview with Thomas Kolton by John Ernst on his experiences during the Vietnam War circa 1998.

An Activist's Guide To Lesbian History: A Companion To The Video Not Just Passing Through, Polly Thistlethwaite

Publications and Research

This guide, designed to accompany the video Not Just Passing Through, contains guidelines for conducting oral history, forms for donating material to mainstream and community based archives, and lessons for engaging lesbian history with activism.

Jerry Cecil Interview, Jerry Cecil, Yvonne Baldwin

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of an oral history interview with Jerry Cecil by Yvonne Baldwin on his experiences during the Vietnam War on October 3, 1997.

Arthur L. Kelly Interview, Arthur L. Kelly, Yvonne Baldwin, John Ernst

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of an oral history interview with Arthur L. Kelly by Yvonne Baldwin and John Ernst on his experiences during the Vietnam War on August 4, 1997.

Richard Ratliff Interview, Richard Ratliff, John Ernst

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of an oral history interview with Richard Ratliff by John Ernst on his experiences during the Vietnam War on July 23, 1997.

Dave Reed Interview, Dave Reed, Nathan Kiser

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of an oral history interview with Dave Reed by John Ernst on his experiences during the Vietnam War on July 21, 1997.

Virginia Tate Mcgregor Interview, Virginia Tate Mcgregor, John Ernst

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of an oral history interview with Virginia Tate McGregor by John Ernst on her experiences during the Vietnam War on July 9, 1997.

John Patrick Mcgregor Interview, John Patrick Mcgregor, John Ernst

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of an oral history interview with John Patrick McGregor by John Ernst on his experiences during the Vietnam War on July 9, 1997.

Don B. Pratt Interview, Don B. Pratt, John Ernst

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of an oral history interview with Don B. Pratt by John Ernst on his experiences during the Vietnam War on July 9, 1997.

Thomas Conley Interview, Thomas Conley, John Ernst

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of an oral history interview with Thomas Conley by John Ernst on his experiences during the Vietnam War on July 7, 1997.

Kenneth Lee Houp Interview, Kenneth Lee Houp, Yvonne Baldwin

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of an oral history interview with Kenneth Lee Houp by Yvonne Baldwin on his experiences during the Vietnam War on June 26, 1997.

Jeffrey Segal Intarview, Jeffrey Segal, John Ernst

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of an oral history interview with Jeffrey Segal by John Ernst on his experiences during the Vietnam War on June 23, 1997.