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2011

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Khadijah Ali Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Anna Carrera, Khadijah Ali Mar 2011

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 Mar 2011

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 Mar 2011

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 Mar 2011

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.


Regina Brewer Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Kristi Verboon, Regina Brewer Feb 2011

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 Feb 2011

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 Feb 2011

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 Feb 2011

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.


Joanne Rohrer Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Kristi Verboon, Joanne Rohrer Feb 2011

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.


Marsha Froelich Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Ashley Whitaker, Marsha Froelich Feb 2011

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 Feb 2011

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 Feb 2011

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 Feb 2011

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.


Jan Greenriver Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Fred Coventry, Jan Greenriver Feb 2011

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 Feb 2011

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 Feb 2011

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 Feb 2011

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.


Mary Welklin Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Audriana Quafisi, Mary Welklin Feb 2011

Mary Welklin Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Audriana Quafisi, Mary Welklin

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On February 15, 2011 Audriana Quafisi interviewed Mary Welkin, a former teacher, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Mary discussed her education, her work at the Knoop Children’s Home, and her volunteer work.


Doug Saunders Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Celeste Trejo, Doug Saunders Feb 2011

Doug Saunders Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Celeste Trejo, Doug Saunders

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On February 14, 2011 Celeste Trejo interviewed Doug Saunders, director of the Edgewood Baptist Center in Dayton, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Doug speaks about his family, his work at the Edgewood Baptist Church in Trenton, and his life.


Cathy Sayer Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Ashley Robbins, Cathy Sayer Feb 2011

Cathy Sayer Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Ashley Robbins, Cathy Sayer

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On February 9, 2011 Ashley Robbins interviewed Cathy Sayer, University Director of Service Learning at Wright State University, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Cathy discussed her childhood, her involvement in community service, becoming a director of services, and more.


Shawon Gullette Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Erica Terrill, Shawon Gullette Feb 2011

Shawon Gullette Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Erica Terrill, Shawon Gullette

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On February 08, 2011, Erica Terrill interviewed Shawon Gullette, owner of the Infinitee Salon and Day Spa and a Top Ten Women award recipient, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Shawon discusses her involvement with the American Cancer Society, providing wigs to women with hair loss, and establishing her Hope for Hair foundation.


Sister Maria Francine Stacy Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Elise Kelly, Maria Francine Stacy Feb 2011

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 Feb 2011

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.