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Interview No. 1475, Lorenzo Cano

Combined Interviews

Interview in Spanish

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.

The Avenger - November 2011, Naval Air Station Fort Lauderdale Museum

The Avenger

No abstract provided.

Interview No. 1476, Raymundo González

Combined Interviews

Interview is in Spanish

General Doolittle's Elephant, Hal Cope

ERAU Prescott Aviation History Program

Gen Jimmy Doolittle is known for many things, but hunting elephants is probably not among them! Hear the life story of this remarkable aviator from another pilot and former big game hunter, Hal Cope.

Man Made Lake, Gaylon "Jeep" Wilcox

Maine Song and Story Sampler

“Man Made lake” is a commentary on the flooding of a twenty-five mile stretch of the Dead River in Western Maine, which submerged Flagstaff Plantation, Dead River Plantation, and Bigelow Township

The Mad Whittler, Gaylon Jeep Wilcox

Maine Song and Story Sampler

“The Mad Whittler” is about Rangeley’s former dump, which may not sound like a traditional subject for poetry. The dump was, before being closed, a major attraction where people from all over gathered to watch bears forage.

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.

Maine Folklife, Vol. 17, Iss. 2, Maine Folklife Center

Maine Folklife Center Newsletter

A new collaboration between the Library of Congress' American Folklife Center and the University of Maine will preserve a unique archival collection that documents the history and traditions of Maine, other New England states the Canada's Maritime Provinces. That collection, the entire holdings of the Northeast Archives of Folklore and History, is part of UMaine's Folklife Center.

The library will acquire the entire collection, preserve it at its state-of-the art facilities and serve it online and in person to researchers from around the world. Digital copies will remain accessible at UMaine's Maine Folklife Center.

The folklife center will contract with …

Life On The Farm In The Old Days, Sunny Stutzman

Maine Song and Story Sampler

Sunny Stutzman's story relates some basic differences between life on the farm in the old days and now, but also generally differences between life on the farm and anywhere else in society.

Interview With Karl Mattson, August 17, 2011, Karl Mattson, Michael J. Birkner

Oral Histories

Karl Mattson was interviewed on August 17, 2011 by Michael Birkner about his life and professional experiences and his connections with Gettysburg College.

Length of Interview: 94 minutes

Collection Note: This oral history was selected from the Oral History Collection maintained by Special Collections & College Archives. Transcripts are available for browsing in the Special Collections Reading Room, 4^th floor, Musselman Library. GettDigital contains the complete listing of oral histories done from 1978 to the present. To view this list and to access selected digital versions please visit -- https://gettysburg.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p16274coll2/search

Transcript Of The 127-Pound Halibut, Robert W. Bush

All Story Transcripts

This story is an excerpt from a longer interview that was collected as part of the Launching through the Surf: The Dory Fleet of Pacific City project. In this story, Robert Bush recounts the challenges of catching a 127-pound halibut.

Interview With Karl Mattson, August 10, 2011, Karl Mattson, Michael J. Birkner

Oral Histories

Karl Mattson was interviewed on August 10, 2011 by Michael Birkner about his life starting with his earliest memories. This interview is part 1 of a 2 part interview.

Length of Interview: 46 minutes

Collection Note: This oral history was selected from the Oral History Collection maintained by Special Collections & College Archives. Transcripts are available for browsing in the Special Collections Reading Room, 4^th floor, Musselman Library. GettDigital contains the complete listing of oral histories done from 1978 to the present. To view this list and to access selected digital versions please visit -- https://gettysburg.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p16274coll2/search

Interview No. 1545, Rosa Martha Zarate

Combined Interviews

She recalls crossing the border twice in Tijuana; she details her two distinct experiences with border agents. She details the racial discrimination she felt in the convent from priest and other nuns; her push for Spanish Catechism and more Spanish masses. She remembers meeting Cesar Chavez; details her first protest with him, her revolutionary idealistic music, and her involvement with the Agriculture Movement, as well as the role of chicano priest and nuns in creating a better connection with the people; she recalls being seen as the evangelical voice of the Latin American Church Movement. Rosa’s activism and music labeled …

Transcript Of The Boat Inspection, Nancy Bush

All Story Transcripts

This story is an excerpt from a longer interview that was collected as part of the Launching through the Surf: The Dory Fleet of Pacific City project. In this story, Nancy Bush recounts a humorous story about a boat inspection by the Coast Guard.

Transcript Of Raising Silver Salmon, James Allen

All Story Transcripts

This story is an excerpt from a longer interview that was collected as part of the Launching through the Surf: The Dory Fleet of Pacific City project. In this story, Jim Allen recounts raising silver salmon in the creek behind his house.

Chapter 01: The Making Cancer History® Voices Oral History Project, Stephen Tomasovic Phd, Tacey A. Rosolowski Phd

Interview Chapters

In this segment, Dr. Tomasovic provides an overview of the Historical Resources Center –which he founded-- and the Making Cancer History Voices Oral History Project that it oversees.

Transcript Of Battle Stations, Michael W. Cellers

All Story Transcripts

This story is an excerpt from a longer interview that was collected as part of the Launching through the Surf: The Dory Fleet of Pacific City project. In this story, Mike Cellers recounts stories of finding schools of silvers and his friend "Windy" Wenzinger catching a big Chinook salmon.

Transcript Of Jj’S Crab Pots, Gerald Johnson

All Story Transcripts

This story is an excerpt from a longer interview that was collected as part of the Launching through the Surf: The Dory Fleet of Pacific City project. In this story, Gerald (Jerry) Johnson discusses his family’s history of crafting crab pots. He also describes the mechanics of building crab pots and why his are unique.

Transcript Of Encounters With Blue Sharks, Gerald Johnson

All Story Transcripts

This story is an excerpt from a longer interview that was collected as part of the Launching through the Surf: The Dory Fleet of Pacific City project. In this story, Jerry Johnson recounts two encounters with blue sharks while dory fishing.

Transcript Of Wrestling With A Shark, James A. Coon

All Story Transcripts

This story is an excerpt from a longer interview that was collected as part of the Launching through the Surf: The Dory Fleet of Pacific City project. In this story, James A. (Jim) Coon relates the experience of wrestling with a thresher shark, catching one of the largest sharks ever hooked out of Pacific City. He also describes how the dory’s fishing lines are attached and how they function.

Transcript Of The Origins Of Dory Fishing In Pacific City, Paul A. Hanneman

All Story Transcripts

This story is an excerpt from a longer interview that was collected as part of the Launching through the Surf: The Dory Fleet of Pacific City project. In this story, Paul Hanneman discusses the closing of the Nestucca River to commercial fishing in 1926 and the beginnings of dory fishing from Cape Kiwanda.

Transcript Of Climbing Haystack Rock, Paul A. Hanneman, Sandy Hanneman

All Story Transcripts

This story is an excerpt from a longer interview that was collected as part of the Launching through the Surf: The Dory Fleet of Pacific City project. In this story, Sandy Hanneman and Paul Hanneman recount climbing Haystack Rock before it was designated a wildlife sanctuary. Other adventurers include Florence Abshear, Steven Siltanen, and Bruce Erickson.

Transcript Of The Ocean Becomes A Part Of You, Paul A. Hanneman

All Story Transcripts

This story is an excerpt from a longer interview that was collected as part of the Launching through the Surf: The Dory Fleet of Pacific City project. In this story, Paul Hanneman describes his first trip out on the ocean and how indescribably exciting it was for him. He also describes how the ocean and rivers have become “a part” of him.

Transcript Of A Powder-Puff Derby Loss, Paul A. Hanneman, Sandy Hanneman

All Story Transcripts

This story is an excerpt from a longer interview that was collected as part of the Launching through the Surf: The Dory Fleet of Pacific City project. In this story, Sandy Hanneman and Paul Hanneman recount a powder-puff derby race which Sandy and her rowing partner lost.

Transcript Of Cotton Handlines And Pistols, Paul A. Hanneman

All Story Transcripts

This story is an excerpt from a longer interview that was collected as part of the Launching through the Surf: The Dory Fleet of Pacific City project. In this story, Paul Hanneman recounts a misadventure with cotton handlines and sharks, as well as one with pistols and salmon.

Transcript Of Salt Water In The Rig, Wendy Hay, Joe Hay

All Story Transcripts

This story is an excerpt from a longer interview that was collected as part of the Launching through the Surf: The Dory Fleet of Pacific City project. In this story, Joe and Wendy Hay recount a dory launching when their rig filled with salt water and the consequences of that event.

Transcript Of Bernie’S Final Tuna Run, William D. Hook

All Story Transcripts

This story is an excerpt from a longer interview that was collected as part of the Launching through the Surf: The Dory Fleet of Pacific City project. In this story, Bill Hook recounts the experience of spreading his stepfather’s ashes on the tuna grounds.

Transcript Of The Exceptional Tuna Catch, Paula Hook, William D. Hook

All Story Transcripts

This story is an excerpt from a longer interview that was collected as part of the Launching through the Surf: The Dory Fleet of Pacific City project. In this story, Bill and Paula Hook describe an exceptional day of tuna fishing.

Transcript Of Damn Fool Kids, Clinton R. Bailey Jr.

All Story Transcripts

This story is an excerpt from a longer interview that was collected as part of the Launching through the Surf: The Dory Fleet of Pacific City project. In this story, Skip Bailey recounts a humorous story about rough seas, walkie-talkie radios, and young fishermen.