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Oral histories

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms

Found in 131 Collections and/or Records:

African American oral history project

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2840
Abstract The African American oral history project (1971-1973) contains interviews with people who resided in Utah during the Depression and World War II era. Those interviewed discuss their experience being African American in Utah during this time. Items discussed include difficulty finding housing and jobs as well as discrimination in public areas and from neighbors. Audio is also available for the interviews.
Dates: 1971-1973

Woody Anderson papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1233
Abstract The Woody Anderson papers (1956-1991) contain news clippings, brochures, travel guides, correspondence, resumes, and a typescript of a two-part interview with Anderson, conducted in 1990 by Joe Arave.
Dates: 1956-1991

Harold Bauman papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2836
Abstract The Harold Bauman papers (1919-2008) contains a variety of medical white papers, research on Ammon Hennacy (a Christian radical activist), and oral history interviews conducted by students of Dr. Bauman with veterans of the Vietnam War. Bauman was an Associate Professor of History of Science and Medicine at the University of Utah.
Dates: 1919-2008

Bear Lake resorts and recreation collection

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0524
Abstract The Bear Lake resorts and recreation collection (1921-2001) was compiled by Shelby Peterson and consists of oral histories by Bryan Booth, Virginia Alvira Booth Taylor Bolton and Doris Rich Boggess. Also included is an article written by F. John Roberts entitled, "The Resort." The collection discusses the history of Bear Lake in Utah.
Dates: 1921-2001

William Harroun Behle papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0576
Abstract The William Harroun Behle papers (1889-2003) encompass a wide range of Dr. Behle's professional life at the University of Utah and in particular, the area of ornithology.
Dates: 1889-2003

Davis Bitton oral histories and autobiographies collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0039
Abstract The Davis Bitton oral histories and autobiographies collection (1966-2005) contains transcripts of oral histories conducted as an assignment for History 110 at the University of Utah. The interviews cover a wide range of Utah history, politics, government, and every day life. Bitton taught history at the University of Utah from 1966 to 1995.
Dates: 1966-2005

Ambrosina Colombo Bonza oral history interview

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0807
Abstract The Ambrosina Colombo Bonza oral history interview (1979) was conducted by Floyd A. O'Neil of the University of Utah American West Center. Bonza was an Italian immigrant to Carbon County, Utah. She discusses her life in Carbon County, her family, and social conditions.
Dates: 1979

Mary Lythgoe Bradford papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1830
Abstract The Mary Lythgoe Bradford papers (1936-1994) contain personal writing, research, and manuscripts written by Mary Lythgoe Bradford, a LDS poet, author, and literary critic. Materials predominantly consist of her research and drafts of the biography of Lowell Bennion, Lowell L. Bennion: Teacher, Counselor, Humanitarian.
Dates: 1936-1994

Brigham Young University oral history projects [transcripts]

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0268
Abstract The Brigham Young University oral history projects (1963-1977) consists of transcripts of tapes of oral history interviews with eighty-two persons conducted as part of a series of projects by the Charles Redd Center for Western Studies at Brigham Young University. Project topics include the Bamberger Railroad, BYU history, Charles Redd, the Interstate Brick Company, Labor in Utah, LDS chaplains, Polygamy, the Posey War, Provo City history, the San Rafael Swell, the Simpson Springs pony express...
Dates: 1963-1977

Fawn McKay Brodie audio-visual collection

 Collection
Identifier: A0026
Abstract The Fawn McKay Brodie audio-visual collection (1946-1995, bulk 1971-1980) consists primarily of oral history interviews with people associated with President Richard Nixon, his life, his administartion, and the controversies surrounding it. Brodie conducted these interviews as part of the research for her 1981 book, Richard Nixon: The Shaping of his Character. In addition to Brodie's own interviews, the collection also contains archived dictation and radio news...
Dates: 1946-1995; Majority of material found within 1971-1980