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Algonquin Park Museum Collection
Interviews conducted between 1970 and 1990 to obtain historical information pertaining to Algonquin Provincial Park. Long-time residents, visitors, staff, logging, recreation, camps, etc. Contains references to the Ontario Ministry of Natural resources. English. In some cases, permission to quote must be obtained...
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Interviews conducted between 1970 and 1990 to obtain historical information pertaining to Algonquin Provincial Park. Long-time residents, visitors, staff, logging, recreation, camps, etc. Contains references to the Ontario Ministry of Natural resources. English. In some cases, permission to quote must be obtained from the interviewee. Listing of interviews, with some summaries of content. Partial transcription (ca. half).
Field of Study
Letters and Diaries
Content Type
Oral history, Interview
Publisher
Algonquin Park Museum
Topic / Theme
Environment, Public parks
Subject
Environment, Public parks
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Arboretum History Oral History
(Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin, Madison. Archives and Records Management Services),
Source: www.library.wisc.edu
Source: www.library.wisc.edu
Interviews on the history of the Arboretum conducted by a member of the Arboretum staff and contributed to the Oral History Project collection (except for the interview with William R. Jordan, III, 392):
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(Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin, Madison. Archives and Records Management Services),
Source: www.library.wisc.edu
Source: www.library.wisc.edu
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Interviews on the history of the Arboretum conducted by a member of the Arboretum staff and contributed to the Oral History Project collection (except for the interview with William R. Jordan, III, 392):
Field of Study
Letters and Diaries
Content Type
Oral history, Interview
Publisher
University of Wisconsin, Madison. Archives and Records Management Services
Topic / Theme
Environment, Public parks
Subject
Environment, Public parks
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Field of Study
Letters and Diaries
Content Type
Oral history, Interview
Publisher
Idaho State Historical Society. Idaho Oral History Center
Topic / Theme
Environment
Subject
Environment
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Carleton Martello Tower Collection
(Nova Scotia: Canadian Parks Service. Historical Research. Historic Properties),
Source: www.pc.gc.ca
Source: www.pc.gc.ca
Interviews conducted in May 1987 for the Fire Command Post interpretation exhibit at Carleton Martello Tower, a National Historic Site. Topics include World War II, public welfare and disasters. English. Contact James Chandow for permission.
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(Nova Scotia: Canadian Parks Service. Historical Research. Historic Properties),
Source: www.pc.gc.ca
Source: www.pc.gc.ca
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Interviews conducted in May 1987 for the Fire Command Post interpretation exhibit at Carleton Martello Tower, a National Historic Site. Topics include World War II, public welfare and disasters. English. Contact James Chandow for permission.
Field of Study
Letters and Diaries
Content Type
Oral history, Interview
Publisher
Canadian Parks Service. Historical Research. Historic Properties
Topic / Theme
Natural disasters, Environment, World War II, 1939-1945
Subject
Natural disasters, Environment
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Field of Study
Letters and Diaries
Content Type
Oral history, Interview
Publisher
Idaho State Historical Society. Idaho Oral History Center
Topic / Theme
Environment, Great Depression, 1929-1941
Subject
Environment
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Cultural Heritage Working Group Oral History Tapes
(Australian Capital Territory: Australia. Department of the Environment and Energy)
Several years ago, the Australian Alps Liaison Committee commissioned oral histories of aboriginal communities around the Australian Alps as well as European oral histories of experiences in the Australian Alps. Oral histories were recorded on 39 tapes by researchers Sue Wesson, Matthew Higgins and Lesley Alves.
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(Australian Capital Territory: Australia. Department of the Environment and Energy)
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Several years ago, the Australian Alps Liaison Committee commissioned oral histories of aboriginal communities around the Australian Alps as well as European oral histories of experiences in the Australian Alps. Oral histories were recorded on 39 tapes by researchers Sue Wesson, Matthew Higgins and Lesley Alves.
Field of Study
Letters and Diaries
Content Type
Oral history, Interview
Publisher
Australia. Department of the Environment and Energy
Topic / Theme
Environment, Public parks
Subject
Environment, Public parks
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Field of Study
Letters and Diaries
Content Type
Oral history, Interview
Publisher
Denmark Historical Society
Topic / Theme
Agriculture, Environment, Geography, History
Subject
Agriculture, Environment, Geography, History
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Floriculture Oral History Project
The Floriculture Oral History Project consists of sixteen interviews conducted with flower growers of the California Flower Market of Northern California and the Southern California Flower Growers, also know as the Japanese Market. These interviews examine the historical orgins of both markets and the significant...
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The Floriculture Oral History Project consists of sixteen interviews conducted with flower growers of the California Flower Market of Northern California and the Southern California Flower Growers, also know as the Japanese Market. These interviews examine the historical orgins of both markets and the significant role Japanese American growers played in shaping the flower industry. This collection covers a vast scope, from the modest begininings...
The Floriculture Oral History Project consists of sixteen interviews conducted with flower growers of the California Flower Market of Northern California and the Southern California Flower Growers, also know as the Japanese Market. These interviews examine the historical orgins of both markets and the significant role Japanese American growers played in shaping the flower industry. This collection covers a vast scope, from the modest begininings of the pioneering Issei generation to the administrative role of the Nisei generation of the 1950s. In addition, the interviews also examine the impact of World War II and evacuation on Japanese American growers as well as the current competition stemming from international growers.
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Field of Study
Letters and Diaries
Content Type
Oral history, Interview
Publisher
Japanese American National Museum
Topic / Theme
Economics, Environment, Ethnic groups
Subject
Economics, Environment, Ethnic groups
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Gros Morne Human History Report Interviews
(Nova Scotia: Canadian Parks Service. Historical Research. Historic Properties)
Interviews conducted from November 1978 to January 1979 to provide background information for the "Getting to Know Ourselves" report. The scope of the research includes the period of native occupation and European settlement up to the establishment of Gros Morne National Park in 1973, touching on rural conditions,...
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(Nova Scotia: Canadian Parks Service. Historical Research. Historic Properties)
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Interviews conducted from November 1978 to January 1979 to provide background information for the "Getting to Know Ourselves" report. The scope of the research includes the period of native occupation and European settlement up to the establishment of Gros Morne National Park in 1973, touching on rural conditions, fisheries, hunting and life histories. English. Open. Summary in the report "Getting to Know Ourselves" MRS #71
Field of Study
Letters and Diaries
Content Type
Oral history, Interview
Publisher
Canadian Parks Service. Historical Research. Historic Properties
Topic / Theme
Biographies, Environment
Subject
Biographies, Environment
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Independence National Historical Park Project
(New York: Columbia University. Oral History Research Office),
Source: oralhistoryportal.library.columbia.edu
Source: oralhistoryportal.library.columbia.edu
The story of the Independence Hall Association from 1942 and the development of Independence National Historical Park are recounted by those who played the major parts. Accounts of the ensuing urban redevelopment, and of historical preservation and restoration in Philadelphia explore the legal, financial, architec...
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(New York: Columbia University. Oral History Research Office),
Source: oralhistoryportal.library.columbia.edu
Source: oralhistoryportal.library.columbia.edu
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The story of the Independence Hall Association from 1942 and the development of Independence National Historical Park are recounted by those who played the major parts. Accounts of the ensuing urban redevelopment, and of historical preservation and restoration in Philadelphia explore the legal, financial, architectural, and procedural problems and how they were surmounted. Park historians and superintendents describe the role of the National Park...
The story of the Independence Hall Association from 1942 and the development of Independence National Historical Park are recounted by those who played the major parts. Accounts of the ensuing urban redevelopment, and of historical preservation and restoration in Philadelphia explore the legal, financial, architectural, and procedural problems and how they were surmounted. Park historians and superintendents describe the role of the National Park Service. 574 pp.
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Field of Study
Letters and Diaries
Content Type
Oral history, Interview
Publisher
Columbia University. Oral History Research Office
Topic / Theme
Environment, Public parks
Subject
Environment, Public parks
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