Oral History Commons^™

Interview 1998.09 Jackie Wall, Jackie Wall

Civil Rights in Prince Edward County

Ms. Jackie Wall was born in Calcutta India, in 1926, and later lived with her Aunt and Uncle. After her Uncle died she moved with her Aunt to Baltimore, then later to Farmville, Virginia. Jackie married J. Barrye Wall Jr. and moved back to Farmville. She discusses her thoughts about the school closings and the Wall's involvement in massive resistance, as well as her recollection of the time period and the hostilities in the community. This interview was conducted by Susan Bagby and Carolyn Dewolfe.

Interview 1998.14 Woodrow Parker, Woodrow Parker

Civil Rights in Prince Edward County

Mr. Woodrow Parker discuss his work in education, and tutoring programs setup for students in the Free Schools and St. Paul's Episcopal Church.

Interview No. 945, Perla Wasserman

Combined Interviews

Active Spanish Republican cause, Pro-allied, Socialist Party; discussed she aid to political prisoner and was put in jail. Opposes Peronism but has worked with leftist Peronists.

Interview No. 944, Clara Gertel

Combined Interviews

Born Poland and moved to Argentina in 1938. Maintained some Jewish traditions, such as certain foods. Escape to Argentina and joined the Union de Mujeres Argentinas, affiliated with the Community Party. Tells about how she went to exile in France (later in Mexico), and joined the Madres de la Plaza Mayo when she returned to Argentina.

Interview No. 938, Teresa De Gilenberg

Combined Interviews

Served in the Liga de los Derechos Humanos, and as such visited political prisoner in the Villa Devoto jail in 1950s. She herself was imprisoned.

Interview No. 942, Rosita Pascaner

Combined Interviews

Born in Parana, Entre Ríos, Argentina. Tells how her parent came to Argentina from Russia when they were very young. President of Women's Zionists organization, W120. Describes acquaintance with important female figures such as Berta de Gerchunolf, Clara de Filer, and Stanovsky sister, the Singerman sister, and Fanny de Carduner.

Interview No. 946, Cipe Linkovsky

Combined Interviews

Tells how he became an actress in Argentina; began to act at an early age. Reasons towards going to Germany. Prohibition in interpreting some plays like "La Tregua". Expelled from the Communist Party; Progressive Party. Her Yiddish Theatrical career.

Interview No. 950, Bertha P. De Braslavsky

Combined Interviews

Her mother was an inventive who read cards, told jokes, sang, performed", and continued the traditions. Matilde de Chami absorbed these gifts. They lived in poverty when she was growing up.

Interview No. 947, Rosa Basedovsky

Combined Interviews

Russian parents. Passover and High Holidays were the most important festivities. Became a teacher of primary schools grades. Experiences raising a family and teaching.

Interview No. 948, Adela Maldavsky

Combined Interviews

Born in Basavilbaso, Argentina. Discuss how she became active Jewish institutions; W120; Tells about her family life in Buenos Aires.

Penna, Ernest Oral History Interview: Sesquicentennial Of Holland, "150 Stories For 150 Years", Larry Wagenaar

Sesquicentennial of Holland, "150 Stories for 150 Years"

No abstract provided.

Nellie Keeton - Oral History, Nellie Keeton

Flood of 1939

Oral history interview with Nellie Keeton by Barry R. Miller at her home in Morehead, Kentucky discussing the Rowan County flood of 1939.

Billie Pierce - Oral History, Billie Pierce

Flood of 1939

Oral history interview with Billie Pierce by Barry R. Miller on June 8, 1998 at her home in Morehead, Kentucky discussing the Rowan County flood of 1939.

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.

Interview 1998.13 Armistead (Chuckie) Reid, Armistead Reid

Civil Rights in Prince Edward County

This interview was conducted by Brook Puckett and Stacie Thomas. Mr. Reid elaborates on the Prince Edward County school closings, his life afterwards, and his involvement in the community and with the children of Prince Edward County in the 1990s.

Interview 1998.15 Kathy W. Smith, Kathy Smith

Civil Rights in Prince Edward County

This interview was conducted by Angela Rainey and Julie Weber. Kathy Smith attended the public schools after they reopened as one of only a few white students, and discusses her school life, her family's move to Farmville, and their relationship with Farmville, Virginia.

Ua52/1 Hail Storm Memories, Wku Archives

WKU Administration Documents

Memories of WKU faculty, staff, alumni and the general public regarding the 1988 hail storm solicited by WKU Archives.

Interview 1998.11 James Lee, James Lee

Civil Rights in Prince Edward County

This interview was conducted by Mike Daniels and Aimee Perez in which they interviewed James Lee on the integration of schools and the community, his families reaction to school closing, his experienced with the American Friends Service Committee in Iowa City, Iowa, college, and his return to Farmville. Additionally, they also talked about the current effects of school closings, Eggleston for Mayor, and passing down the anger and the story of school closing in the black community.

Interview 1998.12 Angeles Christian, Angeles Christian

Civil Rights in Prince Edward County

In this interview, Angeles Christian discussed what it was like being sent to live in New Jersey, the separation of her siblings, and what it was like to return and reunite with her family and the schools here in Prince Edward County in the 1990s. Interviewers include Kelley Gilbert and Amy Moye.

Cordie Snipes - Oral History, Cordie Snipes

Flood of 1939

Oral history interview with Cordie Snipes by Beth Moore on April 6, 1998 at her home in Morehead, Kentucky discussing the Rowan County flood of 1939.

Mynea Ferguson Lewis - Oral History, Mynea Ferguson Lewis

Flood of 1939

Oral history interview with Mynea Ferguson Lewis by Kim Cox on April 4, 1998 at her home in Sandy Hook, Kentucky discussing the Rowan County flood of 1939.

George Walter Adkins - Oral History, George Walter Adkins

Flood of 1939

Oral history interview with George Walter Adkins by Susan A. Eacker on April 3, 1998 at his home in Farmers, Kentucky discussing the Rowan County flood of 1939.

Edith Cline - Oral History, Edith Cline

Flood of 1939

Oral history interview with Edith Cline by Rebecca E. Harding on April 3, 1998 at her home in Morehead, Kentucky discussing the Rowan County flood of 1939.

Transcripts To Jack And Janis Ellis Oral History Interview, Jack Ellis, Janis Ellis

Flood of 1939

Transcripts of oral history interview with Jack and Janis Ellis on April 3, 1998. The couple describe the flood of 1939 at Morehead, Kentucky.

Spring 1998, Wmpg 90.9 Fm

WMPG Program Guides

WMPG program guide for Spring 1998

Includes notes from Program Director, information on shows and events, and schedule.

Interview 1998.10 Margaret Brown And Larine Watts, Margaret Brown, Larine Watts

Civil Rights in Prince Edward County

In this interview, Margaret Brown and Larine Watts speak on the civil rights movement in Prince Edward County, the school closings and their reactions, especially as parents. Additionally, they talked about their experiences with working in segregated businesses and the difficult decision to relocate their families to New Jersey for their children's education. Conducted by Jessica Williams, Stephanie Reitz, and Rebecca Dixon. Transcribed by Sarah Ferguson.

Audio skips and is not great quality.

Omer Trent - Oral History, Omer Trent

Flood of 1939

Oral history interview with Omer Trent by Barry R. Miller on April 1, 1998 at his home in Morehead, Kentucky discussing the Rowan County flood of 1939.

Julia Kautz - Oral History, Julia Kautz

Flood of 1939

Oral history interview with Julia Kautz by Beth Moore on March 30, 1998 at her home in Morehead, Kentucky discussing the Rowan County flood of 1939.

Interview No. 1660, Andres Bustillos

Combined Interviews

Andres Bustillos was raised in Smeltertown. He attended El Paso High School and the University of Texas at El Paso. He describes Smeltertown as a place where everyone knew everyone. Bustillos discusses the ASARCO led poisoning case, where fumes were being carried in the air. ASARCO sent flyers and held meetings inside of churches which rose awareness. Bustillos discusses his father attending these meetings and seeing people suffering of lead poisoning. He also discusses the political actions taken by those of Smeltertown, such as going to city council. When city council suggested that people move out of Smeltertown, but the …

Interview No. 1662, Roberto Flores, Pedro Flores, Romelia Flores

Combined Interviews

Mrs. Flores was born and raised in Smeltertown, her husband was a resident as well. She describes the lead poisoning problem, which Mrs. Flores believes was an attack against ASARCO. Their daughter was diagnosed with lead poisoning and had to seek medical treatment. Both family members remember there being smoke and pollution but did not see it as a risk because none of them suffered any illnesses. Mrs. Flores also describes healthy children and recalls being healthy, she is very skeptical of the lead poising cases. She also discusses the community being skeptical of poisoning. Flores discusses her daughter being …