Oral History Commons^™

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

Roger Bass, Roger Bass, Arthur Bednar, Charles Closmann

Voices from the Stream: An Environmental History of the St. Johns River

Roger Bass, environmentalist and a founding member of the St. Johns Riverkeeper, interviewed by Arthur Bednar and Charles Closmann on November 19, 2010.

Bob And Kae Andry, Bob Andry, Kae Andry, Chris Brooks, Clayton Galloway

Voices from the Stream: An Environmental History of the St. Johns River

Bob and Kae Andry, co-founders of Save Rodman Reservoir, interviewed by Chris Brooks and Clayton Galloway on November 13, 2010

Robert Knight, Robert Knight, Margaret Devore

Voices from the Stream: An Environmental History of the St. Johns River

Robert Knight, leading expert and scientist working on protection of Florida springs and executive director of the Florida Springs Institute, interviewed by Margaret Devore on November 10, 2010.

Frankie Pacetti, E.J. Pacetti And Sandie Stratton, Frankie Pacetti, E.J. Pacetti, Sandie Stratton, Jennifer Warren, Melissa Williams

Voices from the Stream: An Environmental History of the St. Johns River

Frankie Pacetti, a noted sports and commercial fisherwoman, E.J. Pacetti, an experienced commercial crabber in the region and Sandie Stratton, interviewed by Jennifer Warren and Melissa Williams on October 30, 2010.

Ron Littlepage, Ron Littlepage, Robert Mcdermott

Voices from the Stream: An Environmental History of the St. Johns River

Ron Littlepage, staff columnist at the Florida Times Union, interviewed by Robert McDermott on October 26, 2010.

Vince Seibold, Vince Seibold

Voices from the Stream: An Environmental History of the St. Johns River

Vince Seibold, division chief of the City of Jacksonville Environmental Quality Division, interviewed by Charles Cold on October 25, 2010.

Neil A. Armingeon, Neil A. Armingeon, Katie Tofano

Voices from the Stream: An Environmental History of the St. Johns River

Neil A. Armingeon, St. Johns Riverkeeper (at the time of the interview), interviewed by Katie Tofano on October 22, and November 18, 2010.

Gregg Cross Interview, Wright State University Alumnus, Chris Wydman, Gregg Cross

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Chris Wydman interviewed Gregg Cross on August 12, 2010 about the founding of Wright State University and his perspective as a student athlete in the early years of the University. In the interview Mr. Cross discusses his career and his decision to come to Wright State as one of the early students.

Parents As Change Agents In Their Schools And Communities: The Founding Of Families For Early Autism Treatment (Feat), Bethany Kristin Mickahail

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

A qualitative research highlights how parent driven "communities of support" create lasting change in schools and communities, through the unique blend of the two methodologies, oral history and educational criticism and connoisseurship.

In recent years, schools and communities are unusually impacted by an escalating wave in the diagnosis and treatment of persons with Autism. In 2010, the Center for Disease Control's Report stated 1 in 110 U.S. children are diagnosed with Autism. Yet long before this official report, parents and professionals affected by Autism and other disabilities were busy during the last half of the 20th century, seeking out ways …

Creating A University: University Of North Florida Faculty And Staff Remember 35 Years, James B. Crooks

Creating a University: UNF Oral History Project

Reflecting upon the past thirty-five to forty years at the University of North Florida, one is struck by several themes which have emerged over time. One theme reflects an initial opposition to the new university which gradually changed over time. In the beginning, the Jacksonville community did not welcome UNF. At the time, the city was the largest in the nation without a state university. There were no alumni to support it and few wealthy benefactors. Trustees at Jacksonville University opposed its establishment. In the early 1980s, the legislative delegation voted to make UNF a branch of the University of …

Carol Devore Interview, Graduate From The Class Of 1968, Wright State University, Chris Wydman, Carol Devore

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Chris Wydman interviewed Carol Devore on October 28, 2009 about the founding of Wright State University and her perspective as a student in the early years of the University. In the interview Mrs. Devore discusses her career and her decision to come to Wright State as one of the early students.

Robert Dixon Interview, Professor, College Of Engineering And Computer Science, Wright State University, Lewis Shupe, Robert Dixon

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Lewis Shupe interviewed Robert Dixon on July 2, 2009 about the founding of Wright State University and the development of the College of Engineering and Computer Science. In the interview Dr. Dixon discusses his career and his decision to come to Wright State as a founding staff member.

William F. Bahret: The Cold War Aerospace Technology History Project (Interview 2), Squire L. Brown, William F. Bahret

Cold War Aerospace Technology Oral Histories (MS-431)

Squire Brown interviewed William Bahret, an authority on radar signature, on May 27, 2009 for the Cold War Aerospace Technologies History Project. In the interview Mr. Bahret discusses his role in the development of military technology during the Cold War.

Elenore Koch Interview, Vice President, Student Affairs, Wright State University, Jennifer Budzek, Elenore Koch

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Jennifer Budzek interviewed Elenore Koch on May 24, 2009 about the founding of Wright State University and the development of the Student Affairs Office. In the interview Dr. Koch discusses her career and her decision to come to Wright State as a founding staff member.

Interview With James Leary, October 18, 2008, James Leary, Sierra R. Green

Oral Histories

James Leary was interviewed on October 18, 2008, by Sierra Green about his experiences during World War II.

Course Information:

• Course Title: HIST 300: Historical Method
• Academic Term: Fall 2008
• Course Instructor: Dr. Michael J. Birkner '72

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Pierre Allaire, Pierre Allaire, James B. Crooks

Creating a University: UNF Oral History Project

UNF Oral History Project Interview of Pierre Allaire by James B. Crooks on May 23, 2008

James Hughes Interview, Professor Emeritus, Department Of English, Wright State University, Lewis Shupe, James Hughes

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Lewis Shupe interviewed James Hughes on May 22, 2008 about the founding of Wright State University and the development of the English program. In the interview Dr. Hughes discusses his career and his decision to come to Wright State as a founding faculty member.

Kathleen Cohen, Kathleen Ann Francis Cohen, James B. Crooks

Creating a University: UNF Oral History Project

UNF Oral History Project Interview of Kathleen Cohen by James B. Crooks on February 8, 2008

Emil Kmetec Interview, Professor Emeritus, College Of Science And Mathematics, Wright State University, Lewis Shupe, Emil Kmetec

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Lewis Shupe interviewed Emil Kmetec on February 7, 2008 about the founding of Wright State University and the development of the College of Science and Mathematics. In the interview Dr. Kmetec discusses his career and his decision to come to Wright State as a founding faculty member.

James Veghte: The Cold War Aerospace Technology History Project, Gino J. Pasi, James J. Veghte

Cold War Aerospace Technology Oral Histories (MS-431)

Gino Pasi interviewed James Veghte on December 12, 2007 for the Cold War Aerospace Technologies History Project. In the interview Dr. Veghte discusses his role in the development of military technology during the Cold War.

Richard E. Thomas: The Cold War Aerospace Technology History Project, Gino Pasi, Richard E. Thomas

Cold War Aerospace Technology Oral Histories (MS-431)

Gino Pasi interviewed Dr. Richard Thomas on December 5, 2007 for the Cold War Aerospace Technologies History Project. In the interview Dr. Thomas discusses his education, career, intelligence organizations and the development of technology during the Cold War.