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Steve Carrasas: Dayton Music History Project, Steve Carrasas, Chris Wydman

Dayton Music History Project Records (MS-607)

Video interview with Steve Carrasas, local musician and band member of The Outcasts and December’s Children, discussing Dayton music scene in 1960’s.

Charles Larkowski, Former Faculty, Department Of Music, Wright State University, Abe J. Bassett, Charles Larkowski

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Abe J. Bassett interviewed Charles Larkowski on March 9, 2018 about his time as a professor in the Department of Music at Wright State University. In the interview Larkowski discusses his early life, education, his time at Wright State University, and life after teaching.

Jim Brown, Former Coach, Men's Basketball, Wright State University, Dan Abrahamowicz, Jim Brown

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Dan Abrahamowicz interviewed Jim Brown on January 26, 2018 about his time as coach of the men's basketball team at Wright State University. In the interview Brown discusses his early life, education, his time at Wright State University, and his work as a color commentator for Wright State Radio.

James Volz Interview, Former Wsu Student/Alum, Department Of Theatre Arts At Wright State University, Abe J. Bassett, James Volz

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Abe Bassett interviewed James Volz on January 16, 2018 about his time as a student at Wright State University. In the interview Volz discusses his early life in Dayton, his education at Wright State in both Theatre and English, and his career after college.

Donna Miles-Curry Interview, Professor Emeritus, College Of Nursing And Health, Wright State University, Gary Barlow, Donna M. Curry

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Gary Barlow interviewed Donna Miles-Curry on January 4, 2018 about her time as a professor in the College of Nursing and Health at Wright State University. In the interview Miles-Curry discusses her early life, education, and her time at Wright State University.

James Sayer Interview, Former Dean, Wright State University, Dan Abrahamowicz, James E. Sayer

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Dan Abrahamowicz interviewed James Sayer on December 12, 2017 about his time at Wright State University. Professor Emeritus of the Department of Communications and former Dean at Wright State, Sayer discussed his early life, education, and his career at Wright State University.

Story Circle: Dayton History Music Project Records, Rick Webster, James Carter, Leonard Davis, Jim Foreman, Fran Davis Razor, Vicki Van Winkle Craycraft, Dan Maloon, Steve Carrasas, Ira Stanley, Gary Hill, Vondal Moore, Dawne Dewey, Chris Wydman

Dayton Music History Project Records (MS-607)

A story circle on the history of music in Dayton was moderated by Dawne Dewey and Chris Wydman from the Wright State Special Collections and Archives. Local musicians were gathered together to talk about the music scene in Dayton. They recalled venues, bands, and performers in the Miami Valley Region.

Richard Roy Interview, Wright State University Class Of 1970, Richard Roy, Chris Wydman

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Chris Wydman interviewed Richard Roy on September 29, 2017 about his time at Wright State University as a class member of the inaugural class of 1970. In the interview Roy discussed witnessing Wright State University's official separation from Miami University and Ohio State University as a student. Roy also spoke about fraternities and sororities forming on campus, as well as life in general on Wright State's campus.

Ken Davenport Interview, Director Of Admissions At Wright State University, Dan Abrahamowicz, Ken Davenport

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Dan Abrahamowicz interviewed Ken Davenport on July 24, 2017 about his time as Director of Admissions at Wright State University. In the interview Davenport discusses his early life, education, and his time at Wright State University.

Kathy Alexander (A.K.A. Suzanne Walker) Interview, Associate Professor Of Dance At Wright State University, Abe J. Bassett, Kathy Alexander

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Abe Bassett interviewed Kathy Alexander (a.k.a Suzanne Walker) on May 5, 2017 about her time as former Associate Professor of Dance at Wright State University. In the interview Kathy Alexander discusses her the genesis of her stage name "Suzanne Walker," her training in dance, living and working in New York City, her time at Wright State University, and more.

George Downing Interview For The Veterans' Voices Project, George Downing, David Berry

Veterans' Voices

George Downing joined the United States Navy in 1963. He served in Vietnam, the Philippines, and Pakistan. He was discharged 1969.

Wolfgang Grossman Interview For The Veterans' Voices, Wolfgang H. W. Grossman, Jeniffer Seavey

Veterans' Voices

Wolfgang H. W. Grossman enlisted in the United States Army in 1969. He served at Fort Campbell, Fort Gordon, Fort Dix, Fort Bragg, and in Vietnam. He was awarded the Bronze Star, the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Medal, and more. He attained the rank of Specialist (E-5) and was discharged in 1978.

Lorna Dawes Interview, Director Of The University Center At Wright State University, Gary Barlow, Lorna Dawes

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Gary Barlow interviewed Lorna Dawes on November 11, 2016 about her time as Director of the University Center at Wright State University. In the interview Mrs. Dawes discusses her background, her application to the University Center Director position, and the growth and changes she oversaw as director.

Richard Williams Interview, Dean And Professor Raj Soin College Of Business At Wright State University, Lewis Shupe, Richard Williams

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Lewis Shupe interviewed Dr. Richard Williams, Dean and Professor of the Raj Soin College of Business at Wright State University, on October 8, 2014 about his time at Wright State University. In the interview Dr. Williams discusses how he came to Wright State, his career, and his memories of the University.

Paul Wolfe Interview, Professor Emeritus Department Of Physics And Department Of Geological Science, Wright State University, Lewis Shupe, Paul J. Wolfe

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Lewis Shupe interviewed Dr. Paul Wolfe, Professor Emeritus of the Department of Physics and the Department of Geological Science at Wright State University, on August 22, 2013. In the interview Dr. Wolfe discusses his career, how he came to Wright State, and his memories of the University.

Marilyn Willis And Lorraine Wagley Interview, Wright State University Women, Lewis Shupe, Marilyn Willis, Lorraine Wagley

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Lewis Shupe interviewed Marilyn Willis and Lorraine Wagley from the Wright State University Women on July 25, 2013. The WSUW, Wright State University Women, was originally an organization of wives of faculty and administration until 1975 when the organization was opened up to Wright State University Women. In the interview Ms. Willis and Ms. Wagley discuss the history and purpose of the WSUW, how they came to Wright State, and their memories of the University.

Craig Willis Interview, Former Director Of Admissions, Wright State University, Lewis Shupe, Craig Willis

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Lewis Shupe interviewed Dr. Craig Willis, President Emeritus of Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, on July 25, 2013 about his time at Wright State University. In the interview Dr. Willis discusses how he came to Wright State, his career, and his memories of the University.

Rich Johnson Interview, Wright State University Employee, Lewis Shupe, Rich Johnson

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Lewis Shupe interviewed Rich Johnson on May 3, 2012 about the founding of Wright State University and the development of the university. In the interview Mr Johnson discusses his career, memories, and how he came to Wright State.

Orlas Semler Schwallie Interview, Wright State University Employee, Lewis Shupe, Orlas Semler Schallie

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Lewis Shupe interviewed Orlas Semler Schwallie on March 1, 2012 about the founding of Wright State University and the development of the university. In the interview Mrs. Schwallie discusses her career, memories, and how she came to Wright State.

Don Brumbaugh Interview, Wright State University Employee, Lewis Shupe, Don Brumbaugh

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Lewis Shupe interviewed Don Brumbaugh on November 10, 2011 about the founding of Wright State University and the development of the university. In the interview Mr. Brumbaugh discusses his career and his decision to come to Wright State as a founding staff member.

Nick Piediscalzi Interview, Professor Emeritus Department Of Religion, Wright State University, Pablo Banhos, Nick Piediscalzi

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Pablo Banhos interviewed Nick Piediscalzi on September 12, 2011 about the founding of Wright State University and the development of the Department of Religion. In the interview Mr. Piediscalzi discusses his career and his decision to come to Wright State.

After speaking with Pablo Banhos, Nick Piediscalzi created a second video on September 24, 2011 to act as an addendum to the original interview. In this video he expands on various topics, including members of his department and other memories that came to him after the initial interview.

Victor Garcia Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Elise Kelly, Victor Garcia

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On April 28, 2011 Elise Kelly interviewed Victor Garcia, a former professor and president of the non-profit Del Pueblo Inc., for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Victor discussed arrival in the United States, his work at Antioch as a professor, and his community work with Del Pueblo Inc.

Maria Juanita Goeser Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Elise Kelly, Maria Juanita Goeser

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On April 15, 2011 Elise Kelly interviewed Maria Juanita Goeser, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Maria discussed her childhood, working in Texas after college, her work with the Ohio Bureau of Employment, and more.

Rosa Torres Caskey Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Elise Kelly, Rosa Torres Caskey

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On April 13, 2011 Elise Kelly interviewed Rosa Torres Caskey, a coordinator for the Migrant Head Start Program in Piqua, Ohio, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Rosa discussed her early life in Texas, moving to Ohio, starting a chapter of LULAC in Ohio, and more.

Elizabeth Harden Interview, Professor Emeritus, Department Of English, Wright State University, Lewis Shupe, Elizabeth Harden

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Lewis Shupe interviewed Elizabeth Harden on March 31, 2011 about the founding of Wright State University and the development of the english program. In the interview Dr. Harden discusses her career and her decision to come to Wright State as a founding faculty member.

Mary Anne Angel Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Anna Carrera, Mary Anne Angel

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On March 13, 2011 Anna Carrera interviewed Mary Anne Angel, co-found and co-director of Two Trees, Inc., for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Mary discussed experiences growing up in the Appalachian region of Southern Ohio, the founding of Two Trees Inc., and the impact of her work.

Khadijah Ali Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Anna Carrera, Khadijah Ali

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On March 13, 2011 Anna Carrera interviewed Khadijah Ali, program coordinator and co-found of Circle of Vision Keepers, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Khadijah discussed growing up in Dayton, Ohio, her work in ex-offender advocacy, and the founding of Circle of Vision Keepers.

Doug Axe Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Adam Masonbrink, Doug Axe

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On March 5, 2011 Adam Masonbrink interviewed Doug Axe, a highly active and engaged member of the St. Mary’s City community, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Doug discusses his life, variety of jobs, and involvement in his local community.

Carissa Higgins Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Cassie Higgins, Carissa Higgins

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On March 04, 2011 Cassie Higgins interviewed Carissa Higgins, her mother and a teacher, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Carissa discussed having ADD, diving as a young adult, and her work as a teacher.

Judy Turner Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Ashley Whitaker, Judy Turner

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On March 2, 2011 Ashley Whitaker interviewed Judy Turner, an Executive Director at the Alzheimer’s Association in Dayton, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Judy discussed her childhood, volunteering, working for the Alzheimer’s Association, and more.