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