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Oral histories

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms

Found in 577 Collections and/or Records:

Oral History Interview with Vic Johnson, 1969 June 7, 2006

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Identifier: BHS-SCA-001
Abstract Vic Johnson was a superintendent for the Rolling and Finishing Mill, at the CF&I Steel Corporation.Began working at mill at 12 1/2 years old. Tom Verde was foreman. Began at rail mill as door puller (opened cover while charging). Other boys were Nettie Ryan, Alfred Ecklund, Mike Burke (a heater), John Hollywood (heater-controlled temperature), Frank Mitchell (blooming mill roller). Victor was a door boy for 6 months at .10 cents per hour. Later was a gas reverser for 9 months at .11...
Dates: 1969 June 7; Digitization: 2006
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / Bessemer Historical Society

Oral History Interview with Vic Johnson, 1969 June 13, 2006

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Identifier: BHS-SCA-021
Abstract Victor Johnson was the superintendent of the Colorado Fuel and Iron Corporation's Rolling and Finishing Mill. Began working at mill at 12 1/2 years old. Tom Verde was foreman. Began at rail mill as door puller (opened cover while charging). Other boys were Nettie Ryan, Alfred Ecklund, Mike Burke (a heater), John Hollywood (heater-controlled temperature), Frank Mitchell (blooming mill roller). Victor was a door boy for 6 months at .10 cents per hour. Later was a gas reverser for 9 months at...
Dates: 1969 June 13; Digitization: 2006
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / Bessemer Historical Society

Oral history interview with Vincent Stringer, 1999 May 31, 2003

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Identifier: M450.05.00009
Abstract Born in Connecticut of parents from the South, Vincent Stringer recounts his early memories of growing up in a religious, singing family. He discusses his appreciation of spirituals that began in high school after obtaining a scholarship to study voice at the West Hartford School of Music and Dance. He describes his vision of spirituals as possessing an innate divinity and healing power, but believes many African Americans are ashamed of their enslaved past and the spirituals that are...
Dates: 1999 May 31; Issued: 2003
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / M450, The Spirituals Project Records / Digital Materials

Oral History Interview with Vivienne Sigman, 1978 August 19

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Identifier: B098.11.0009.00004
Abstract

Topics covered: early memories of the Denver Jewish community and family; worked in Council thrift shop, VP and president for council, activities, mentions others she worked with on Council; could see the local impact of Council; fund raising activities.

Dates: 1978 August 19
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B098, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Oral History Collection / National Council of Jewish Women / Box 9

Oral History Interview with Walt Wendelin, 1986

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Identifier: M054.01.0002.00021
Abstract

Walt Wendelin relates general information about the University Park area of Denver, Colorado, including transportation systems, businesses, churches and schools in the neighborhood. Wendelin also discusses the fact that the homes on his block were built in 1950 for servicemen returning from World War II, and he gives details on the prices and loan terms of these homes.

Dates: 1986
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / M054, Barry Matchett University Park Oral History Collection / Oral History Tapes / Box 2

Oral History Interview with Walter Stark, 1981 July 8

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Identifier: B098.13.0010.00003
Abstract

Early history of Rodef Shalom, of which Walter was a charter member, he served as president from 1968-1969 and was also Man of the Year.

Dates: 1981 July 8
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B098, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Oral History Collection / Rodef Shalom / Box 10

Oral History Interview with Will and Faye Cohen, 1976

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Identifier: B098.01.0001.00018
Abstract

Interview discusses activities and programs in National Home for Jewish Children and histories of many of the residents. Will Cohen was the director of the home. Also gives description of board members and their functions.

Dates: 1976
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B098, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Oral History Collection / General / Box 1

Oral History Interview with Will and Faye Cohen, circa 1978

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Identifier: B098.10.0009.00004
Scope and Contents From the Collection: RMJHS Oral Histories comprises audio and video cassettes of oral history interviews recorded by the Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society. The recordings document Jewish history and culture in Colorado in the 19th and 20th century. The men and women interviewed for this collection are descendants of early Jewish pioneers in Colorado or were Jewish newcomers to the region at the beginning of the 20th century. Most of the interviewees were born between 1886 and 1927 and died in the 20th...
Dates: circa 1978
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B098, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Oral History Collection / National Asthma Center / Box 9

Oral History Interview with Will McShane, 1968 January 5, 1968 July 12, 2006

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Identifier: BHS-SCA-019
Dates: 1968 January 5; 1968 July 12; Digitization: 2006
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / Bessemer Historical Society

Oral history interview with William Warfield, 1999 August 4, 2003

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Identifier: M450.05.00011
Abstract William Warfield recounts his early experiences of studying music with well-known artists such as Robert Nathaniel Dett and Paul Robeson, and some of his early performance experiences. He discusses his approach to performing any musical work, including spirituals and classical works, in which he visualizes what the music is saying before and while he performs it. He describes the spiritual as a folk song that is part of the cultural inheritance of all Americans, and believes that the...
Dates: 1999 August 4; Issued: 2003
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / M450, The Spirituals Project Records / Digital Materials

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