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Farnsworth, Susan, Larisa Filippov

Querying the Past: LGBTQ Maine Oral History Project Collection

Susan Farnsworth is a 75 year old lesbian who has lived in Maine for over 50 years. She currently resides in Hallowell, ME, but has lived all over Maine and other places in New England. Farnsworth is an attorney and has her own law practice where she helps a variety of clients with their legal problems. She realized she was a lesbian while she was in law school during her marriage to a man. Farnsworth attended Bates College for her undergraduate degree before going to the University of Maine School of Law in Portland. The multiple political organizations she has …

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.

Sandra Clements, Kelli Johnson

Oral Histories – NPS AACR Civil Rights In Appalachia Grant

Kelli Johnson conducting an oral history interview with Sandra Clements.

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

Anna Belle King, Kelli Johnson

Oral Histories – NPS AACR Civil Rights In Appalachia Grant

Kelli Johnson conducting an oral history interview with Anna Belle King.

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

Shirley Ann Williams And Joseph L. Williams Jr. -- Part 1, Kelli Johnson

Oral Histories – NPS AACR Civil Rights In Appalachia Grant

Part 1 of Kelli Johnson's oral history interview with Shirley Ann and Joseph L. Williams Jr..

This oral history is part of the National Park Service African American 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.

Marcia Lynn Hoard Williams, Kelli Johnson

Oral Histories – NPS AACR Civil Rights In Appalachia Grant

Kelli Johnson conducting an oral history interview with Marcia Williams.

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

Oral History: Adventist Church And Civil Rights, Tatiana King

Civil Rights Movement

No abstract provided.

Sangar & Nasira, Sangar, Nasira, Tsos

TSOS Interview Gallery

Sangar and his family are from Iran but are originally Turkish. In Iran they faced a psychological war and many problems that stemmed from discrimination. He points out how many are oppressed or discriminated against, but he and his family were singled out for their ethnicity. There was no hope for a bright future, and they decided to flee the country for the benefit of their children.

They fled to Greece through Turkey and had many issues with human traffickers, robbery, a treacherous journey across the sea, and problems in Moria refugee camp where his wife couldn’t get the care …

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.

Elenore Koch Interview, Vice President, Student Affairs, Wright State University, Jennifer Budzek, Elenore Koch

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Jennifer Budzek interviewed Elenore Koch on May 24, 2009 about the founding of Wright State University and the development of the Student Affairs Office. In the interview Dr. Koch discusses her career and her decision to come to Wright State as a founding staff member.

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.

Interview With Jane H. Adams - Oh 241, Jane H. Adams

Winthrop University Oral History Program

In her 1996 interview with Ron Chepesiuk, Jane Adams described her time as a 1960s radical. She covered various topics, including bohemians, socialism, beatniks, civil rights, women’s liberation and consciousness, the Vietnam War, counterculture, and World War II. Adams also discussed the Student Peace Union, SNCC and its factions, Progressive Labor, prairie populism, feminism, the Anita Hill-Clarence Thomas hearings, and other ‘60s activists. Adams also briefly discussed her current work with the indigenous people of Latin America and her work as a professor. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.