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The Seven Spices: Pumpkins, Puritans, And Pathogens In Colonial New England, Michael Sharbaugh
The Seven Spices: Pumpkins, Puritans, And Pathogens In Colonial New England, Michael Sharbaugh
Michael D Sharbaugh
Water sources in the United States' New England region are laden with arsenic. Particularly during North America's colonial period--prior to modern filtration processes--arsenic would make it into the colonists' drinking water. In this article, which evokes the biocultural evolution paradigm, it is argued that colonists offset health risks from the contaminant (arsenic poisoning) by ingesting copious amounts of seven spices--cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, cardamom, allspice, vanilla, and ginger. The inclusion of these spices in fall and winter recipes that hail from New England would therefore explain why many Americans associate them not only with the region, but with Thanksgiving and Christmas, …
Interview Of Bertram Strieb, M.S., Bertram Strieb, Daniel Falcone
Interview Of Bertram Strieb, M.S., Bertram Strieb, Daniel Falcone
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Bertram Strieb was born in 1938 and spent the first five years of his life in North Philadelphia, near 22nd and Venango. He then moved to West Oak Lane, where he lived from the time he was about 5 until he entered college at age 17. Among the elementary and high schools he attended were Rowen, Logan, Wagner Junior High, and Central High School. Strieb studied physics at the University of Pennsylvania on a Mayor's Scholarship and continued in graduate work at Penn, where he studied under world-renowned physicist Herbert Callen. He began teaching physics at La Salle in 1964 …
Victor Garcia Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Elise Kelly, Victor Garcia
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
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
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.
Interview Of John Mccloskey By John Fallon, John Mccloskey, John Fallon
Interview Of John Mccloskey By John Fallon, John Mccloskey, John Fallon
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John McCloskey was born in 1920 in Philadelphia’s Olney section. Born into a working-class Irish Catholic family, McCloskey moved to Cornwell Heights, Pennsylvania, in Bucks County, in 1924. He graduated from Northeast Catholic High School in 1938. He held several jobs before settling in at Crown Cork & Seal’s seamless can manufacturing plant located at I Street and Erie Avenue in Philadelphia’s Kensington section. He joined the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1942. He was selected to instruct future pilots in the operation of B-17 Bombers. He attained the rank of First Lieutenant. Following his time in the Army, McCloskey …
Interview Of Thomas Lorandeau, M.B.A., Thomas Lorandeau, Eric Lorandeau
Interview Of Thomas Lorandeau, M.B.A., Thomas Lorandeau, Eric Lorandeau
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Thomas Lorandeau was born in 1952 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. For the first four years of his life, Thomas lived in the Wissinoming section of Philadelphia, directly across from Wissinoming Park. When Tom was four, he and his family moved to the Juniata Park section of Philadelphia. Tom has four siblings, all brothers; he is the second child in the family. Tom, and all of his brothers, attended Holy Innocents for elementary school and Northeast Catholic High for Boys for their secondary education. In 1970, Tom began his undergraduate studies at, then, La Salle College (University). During his time at La …
Mary Anne Angel Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Anna Carrera, Mary Anne Angel
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
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.
Interview Of Carl Clayton, F.S.C., Carl Clayton, John Young
Interview Of Carl Clayton, F.S.C., Carl Clayton, John Young
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Brother Carl Clayton was born George Clayton in 1938, the youngest of four boys, whose family resided in Baltimore, Maryland. He attended Calvert Hall High School and received a scholarship to attend La Salle College in Philadelphia, PA, beginning in September 1956. After a brief time as a student, Mr. Clayton decided to enter the Christian Brothers order. He completed his spiritual and intellectual training and took the name Damian Carl. Eventually his name would change to just Carl. Br. Carl reported to Pittsburg Central Catholic in September 1961 and was later assigned to La Salle High School in 1963. …
Doug Axe Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Adam Masonbrink, Doug Axe
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
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
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.
David Hurwitz Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Elise Kelly, David Hurwitz
David Hurwitz Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Elise Kelly, David Hurwitz
Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project
On March 1, 2011 Elise Kelly interviewed David Hurwitz, a former professor at Wright State University, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview David spoke about his family, activist father, education, and his various positions teaching in Ohio.
Regina Brewer Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Kristi Verboon, Regina Brewer
Regina Brewer Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Kristi Verboon, Regina Brewer
Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project
On February 28, 2011 Kristi Verboon interviewed Regina Brewer, a 2010 Ten Top Women of Dayton recipient, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Regina discussed working to help the homeless community in Dayton, her surprise and honor winning the Ten Top Women of Dayton award, and more.
Jean Lauterbach Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Erica Terrill, Jean Lauterbach
Jean Lauterbach Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Erica Terrill, Jean Lauterbach
Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project
On February 26, 2011 Erica Terrill interviewed Jean Lauterbach, a community leader and history teacher from Lakota East High School, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Jean discussed her childhood, education, the founding of the Kettering Travelers program, and more.
Diane Wilson Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Cassie Higgins, Diane Wilson
Diane Wilson Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Cassie Higgins, Diane Wilson
Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project
On February 24, 2011 Cassie Higgins interview Diane Wilson, President of the American Tissue Association, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. In the interview Diane talked about growing up in Everit[sic] Washington, moving to Dayton with her husband, and working at Community Tissue Services.
Margaret Knapke Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Christopher Erb, Margaret Knapke
Margaret Knapke Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Christopher Erb, Margaret Knapke
Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project
On February 23, 2011 Christopher Erb interviewed Margaret Knapke, a human rights and peace activist, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Margaret discussed her activism, her involvement with SOA Watch, her work with holistic body healing, and more.
Dick And Carol Cronk Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Janell A. Tebbe, Dick Cronk
Dick And Carol Cronk Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Janell A. Tebbe, Dick Cronk
Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project
On February 21, 2011 Janell Tebbe interviewed Dick and Carol Cronk, a retired aerospace engineer and a preschool teacher respectively, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Dick and Carol discussed their backgrounds, their married life together, their work with other couples, and their efforts with Marriage Ministry.
Joanne Rohrer Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Kristi Verboon, Joanne Rohrer
Joanne Rohrer Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Kristi Verboon, Joanne Rohrer
Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project
On February 21, 2011 Kristi Verboon interviewed JoAnne Rohrer, co-founder of the Miami Women’s Center in Kettering, on February 21, 2011 for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview JoAnne discussed her childhood, her work with the Women’s Center, and more.
Janet Chappell Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Bethany Chappell-Saxton, Janet Chappell
Janet Chappell Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Bethany Chappell-Saxton, Janet Chappell
Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project
On February 20, 2011 Bethany Chappell-Saxton interviewed Janet Chappell, a nurse in Dayton, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Janet discussed her education, her elopement, her community activism, and more.
Marsha Froelich Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Ashley Whitaker, Marsha Froelich
Marsha Froelich Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Ashley Whitaker, Marsha Froelich
Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project
On February 18, 2011 Ashley Whitaker interviewed Marsha Froelich, Executive Director at Clothes That Work at the Dayton Job Center, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Marsha discussed her childhood in the 50s and 60s, her experience in fund-raising, and her work with Clothes That Work.
Tony Ortiz Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Elise Kelly, Tony Ortiz
Tony Ortiz Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Elise Kelly, Tony Ortiz
Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project
On February 18, 2011 Elise Kelly interviewed Tony Ortiz, Director of Athletic Training at Wright State University, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Tony discussed growing up in Lorain, Ohio in the 50s and 60s, his education, and his work with the Latino Community.
Cindy Good Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Celeste Trejo, Cindy Good
Cindy Good Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Celeste Trejo, Cindy Good
Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project
On February 18, 2011 Celeste Trejo interviewed Cindy Good, Executive Director of the Miami Valley Women’s Center in Dayton, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Cindy discussed her family, previous occupations, as well as her work with the Abstinence Education Program at the Women’s Center.
Helenka Marculewicz Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Fred Coventry, Helenka Marculewicz
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.
Angela Addington Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Janell A. Tebbe, Angela Addington
Angela Addington Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Janell A. Tebbe, Angela Addington
Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project
February 16, 2011 Janell Tebbe interviewed Angela Addington, director of Hannah’s Treasure Chest, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Angela discussed her family history, community involvement, and the founding of Hannah’s Treasure Chest.
Jan Greenriver Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Fred Coventry, Jan Greenriver
Jan Greenriver Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Fred Coventry, Jan Greenriver
Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project
On February 16, 2011 Fred Coventry interviewed Jan GreenRiver, Projects Coordinator at Mental Health America, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Jan discussed her early life, her work with Mental Health America and Pave, and more.
Rhine Mclin Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Bethany Chappell-Saxton, Rhine Mclin
Rhine Mclin Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Bethany Chappell-Saxton, Rhine Mclin
Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project
On February 15, 2011 Bethany Chappell-Saxton interviewed Rhine McLin, first female mayor for Dayton, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Rhine discussed her family history, the start of her political career, and her views on the Dayton Public School system.
Logan Martinez Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Christopher Erb, Logan Martinez
Logan Martinez Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Christopher Erb, Logan Martinez
Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project
On February 15, 2011 Christopher Erb interviewed Logan Martinez, an activist and house painter, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Logan discussed his participation in the Vietnam anti-war movement, his work in activism, and more.
Sandra Clausing Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Adam Masonbrink, Sandra Clausing
Sandra Clausing Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Adam Masonbrink, Sandra Clausing
Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project
On February 15, 2011 Adam Masonbrink interviewed Sandra Clausing, a beautician from Dayton, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Sandra discussed her childhood, family, her volunteer work in nursing homes, and more.