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An 1861 View of Wesleyan College, Macon, Georgia
written by Sallie Hudson; edited by Kenneth Coleman (Savannah, GA: Georgia Historical Society, 1967), 4 page(s)
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written by Sallie Hudson; edited by Kenneth Coleman (Savannah, GA: Georgia Historical Society, 1967), 4 page(s)
Field of Study
Letters and Diaries
Content Type
Letter
Contributor
Kenneth Coleman
Author / Creator
Sallie Hudson
Date Published / Released
1967
Publisher
Georgia Historical Society
Topic / Theme
Education
Copyright Message
From The Georgia Historical Quarterly, Copyright © 1967, The Georgia Historical Society. Courtesy, The Georgia Historical Society
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1924 Filipino Strike on Kauai
(Hawaii: University of Hawaii, Manoa. Center for Korean Studies),
Source: scholarspace.manoa.hawaii.edu
Source: scholarspace.manoa.hawaii.edu
In 1924, principal Filipino groups (Visayan, Tagalog, and Ilocano) in Hawai‘i were divided by background, culture, and language. For Filipinos as a whole, there were the additional problems of an overwhelming proportion of single men compared to women, scant education, general lack of community roots, and low-st...
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(Hawaii: University of Hawaii, Manoa. Center for Korean Studies),
Source: scholarspace.manoa.hawaii.edu
Source: scholarspace.manoa.hawaii.edu
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In 1924, principal Filipino groups (Visayan, Tagalog, and Ilocano) in Hawai‘i were divided by background, culture, and language. For Filipinos as a whole, there were the additional problems of an overwhelming proportion of single men compared to women, scant education, general lack of community roots, and low-status jobs, almost totally on plantations.
Field of Study
Letters and Diaries
Content Type
Oral history, Interview
Publisher
University of Hawaii, Manoa. Center for Korean Studies
Topic / Theme
Economics, Ethnic groups
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1972 Miners Strike Study
The study was created as an off-shoot of the SSRC project during the course of the 1972 miners' strike. The team set out to record the events as they were taking place, and what exists is an unique account of the feelings of the miners themselves during the strike, and also the aftermath.
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The study was created as an off-shoot of the SSRC project during the course of the 1972 miners' strike. The team set out to record the events as they were taking place, and what exists is an unique account of the feelings of the miners themselves during the strike, and also the aftermath.
Field of Study
Letters and Diaries
Content Type
Oral history, Interview
Publisher
Swansea University. South Wales Miners' Library
Topic / Theme
Economics, Labor force
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1974 Miners Strike Study
The study was created as an off-shoot of the SSRC project during the course of the 1974 miners strike, similar to the previous study during the 1972 strike. The team set out to record the events as they were taking place, and what exists is an unique account of the feelings of the miners themselves during the stri...
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The study was created as an off-shoot of the SSRC project during the course of the 1974 miners strike, similar to the previous study during the 1972 strike. The team set out to record the events as they were taking place, and what exists is an unique account of the feelings of the miners themselves during the strike, and also the aftermath.
Field of Study
Letters and Diaries
Content Type
Oral history, Interview
Publisher
Swansea University. South Wales Miners' Library
Topic / Theme
Economics, Labor force
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1979 Heritage Week Oral History Project
(Ontario: Ottawa. Archives)
Interviews recorded in 1979 with senior citizens, including recollections of business and personal life in Ottawa. English. Open. Compete transcription.
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(Ontario: Ottawa. Archives)
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Interviews recorded in 1979 with senior citizens, including recollections of business and personal life in Ottawa. English. Open. Compete transcription.
Field of Study
Letters and Diaries
Content Type
Oral history, Interview
Publisher
Ottawa. Archives
Topic / Theme
Biographies
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1998 Ice Storm Oral History Project
(Maine: University of Maine. Maine Folklife Center. Northeast Archives of Folklore and Oral History),
Source: umaine.edu
Source: umaine.edu
A series of short (10-30 minute) interviews with Maine residents about their experiences of the “Ice Storm of ‘98,” which caused statewide power failures in January, 1998. These interviews were conducted at the 1998 Maine Festival held at Thomas Point Beach in Brunswick, ME August 7, 8, and 9, 1998
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(Maine: University of Maine. Maine Folklife Center. Northeast Archives of Folklore and Oral History),
Source: umaine.edu
Source: umaine.edu
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A series of short (10-30 minute) interviews with Maine residents about their experiences of the “Ice Storm of ‘98,” which caused statewide power failures in January, 1998. These interviews were conducted at the 1998 Maine Festival held at Thomas Point Beach in Brunswick, ME August 7, 8, and 9, 1998
Field of Study
Letters and Diaries
Content Type
Oral history, Interview
Publisher
University of Maine. Maine Folklife Center. Northeast Archives of Folklore and Oral History
Topic / Theme
Natural disasters, Environment
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1984-85 Miners Strike Study
The study concentrates on the 1984-85 miners strike, giving unique first-hand accounts of events during and following the strike. The study mainly concentrates on the views of the mining industry - leaders and miners - regarding the outcome of the strike.
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The study concentrates on the 1984-85 miners strike, giving unique first-hand accounts of events during and following the strike. The study mainly concentrates on the views of the mining industry - leaders and miners - regarding the outcome of the strike.
Field of Study
Letters and Diaries
Content Type
Oral history, Interview
Publisher
Swansea University. South Wales Miners' Library
Topic / Theme
Economics, Labor force
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12th Armored Division Oral History Project
in United States Twelfth Armored Division Memorial Museum Collection (Texas: Abilene Christian University),
Source: www.12tharmoreddivisionmuseum.com
Source: www.12tharmoreddivisionmuseum.com
The 12th Armored Division Historical Project in the Department of History at Abilene Christian University is sponsoring an ambitious oral history program for veterans of the 12th. Dr. Vernon L. Williams, Project Director, announces that the interview goal has been set at 1,500 interviews.
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in United States Twelfth Armored Division Memorial Museum Collection (Texas: Abilene Christian University),
Source: www.12tharmoreddivisionmuseum.com
Source: www.12tharmoreddivisionmuseum.com
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The 12th Armored Division Historical Project in the Department of History at Abilene Christian University is sponsoring an ambitious oral history program for veterans of the 12th. Dr. Vernon L. Williams, Project Director, announces that the interview goal has been set at 1,500 interviews.
Field of Study
Letters and Diaries
Content Type
Oral history, Interview
Publisher
Abilene Christian University
Topic / Theme
Armed forces
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20th Century Trade Union Woman: Vehicle for Change
(Michigan: Wayne State University. Walter P. Reuther Library. Oral History Collections),
Source: reuther.wayne.edu
Source: reuther.wayne.edu
An oral history project of the Program on Women and Work, Institute of labor and Industrial Relations, The University of Michigan and Wayne State University, 1970s.
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(Michigan: Wayne State University. Walter P. Reuther Library. Oral History Collections),
Source: reuther.wayne.edu
Source: reuther.wayne.edu
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An oral history project of the Program on Women and Work, Institute of labor and Industrial Relations, The University of Michigan and Wayne State University, 1970s.
Field of Study
Letters and Diaries
Content Type
Oral history, Interview
Publisher
Wayne State University. Walter P. Reuther Library. Oral History Collections
Topic / Theme
Economics, Labor force
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Field of Study
Letters and Diaries
Content Type
Oral history, Interview
Publisher
Swansea University. South Wales Miners' Library
Topic / Theme
Economics, Immigration and emigration, Labor force, Spanish Civil War, 1936-1939
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