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COLLECTING FAMILY STORIES--PART 1 Collecting family stories is not only fun and easy but is also important. oral history • mississippi history • family stories • family history • mississippi
Family Bonding Time! The family time together over the holidays is perfect for swapping stories and information. Make it more effective by planning up front and being prepared for the opportunity! A few ideas to make your short time together of the holidays more productive. digital camera • genealogy • family history • swarthout • oral history
ISO Oral Histories: StoryCorps Comes to D.C. For one year, StoryCorps, an acclaimed oral-history project, will be making its way around the country with two mobile recording booths in Airstream trailers. From May 19 to 28, they will be stationed in Washington, D.C., outside the Library of Congress. storycorps • washington d.c. • oral history • library of congress • american folklife center
Oral Histories Recording interviews with grandparents, parents, and other family members preserves their stories in their own words. Use these tips to plan your interview. oral histories • family interviews • grandparents interviews • how to interview family members • how to interview grandparents
SEARCHING FOR DISTANT COUSINS: PART 1 interviewing relatives for clues interviews • oral histories • distant cousins
The Secret History of the Mongols An introduction to the Secret History of the Mongols. mongols • oral history • sogdian
The Whisperers by Orlando Figes Through interviews and family archives, Orlando Figes weaves the story of the triumphs and tragedies of the ordinary people who lived in Stalin's Russia. the whisperers • orlando figes • the whisperers by orlando figes • private life in stalin's russia • life in soviet russia
Murmur project's cell phone art. City stories via cell phone in Toronto. cell • cellular • cell phone • telephone • phone
From Ships to Revolutions: Book Reviews This is the kind of summer reading list your professors should give you. Explore the lives of ordinary people in reviews of several books on various topics in Asian history. asia • asian • history • cultural revolution • boat people
I'll Sleep When I'm Dead by Crystal Zevon Crystal Zevon, ex-wife and lifelong confidante of the late rocker/songwriter Warren Zevon, paints a brutally honest portrait of the highly regarded musician. warren zevon • i'll sleep when i'm dead • crystal zevon • oral history • biography
Kpando Archaeological Project, Ghana This is an article about the Kpando Archaeological Project, an archaeological field school in Ghana. archaeology • ghana • africa • archaeological vacations • excavation
Older Museum Visitors An observation of Museum provision for older people in the UK, in relation to a demographically changing society. reminiscence and oral history • museum learning services • research • silver surfers • university of the third age
Preserve Your Own History Bill Jackson tells you how important it is to pass tradition to others and share oral histories. Find out how and where to archive the story of your home. oral history • family • granparents • archive • history
Scottie Creek Valley, Yukon Information about an archaeological vacation opportunity in the Yukon territory. This archaeological opportunity is an archaeological and ethnographic field course from Yukon College. archaeology • archaeological vacations • archaeological opportunities • digs • field school
Storytelling and West Virginia West Virginians are very proud of their heritage which includes storytelling and oral history. In this article we take a look different aspects of their storytelling traditions west virginia • james foster robinson • suite101 • story • storytelling
The Importance of Extended Family The importance of extended family support, oral history, and shared family experiences as they relate to the long term rehabilitation of your troubled teen. extended family • teenagers • behavioral therapy • troubled teens • teens
Show Way Show Way, a picture book by Jacqueline Woodson, tracks the story of slave quilts through her family. slave • quilts • controversy • legend • myth
Folklore One - Anthropology Zero Perhaps the title should be Folklore Won but that would be pushing my luck a bit. There is a saying to the effect that something believed is something. Something known is so what. This tale should be of concern to specialists in the humanities who were trained to deal with the arcane; it is people that they seem to have difficulty understanding even though anthropology by its root is supposed to be about finding out more about people. This is especially relevant when dealing with oral history that dates back a millenium as if it were yesterday. kon tiki • peru • inca • before the inca • callao
Getting Involved Being involved in historical organizations like the American Historical Association or historical socities on the international, national, regional, state, county, and city level should be an important aspect of your career in History. These organizations help keep you current and they allow you to work to make History accessible to the general public. history • historical societies • organizations • american • america
History is Everywhere in Cyprus Cyprus offers travelers serious substance -- from prehistoric sites to Roman mosaics -- along with beautiful land and seascapes, luxury resorts and Mediterranean beaches. cyprus mediterranean island history • prehistoric ancient greeks romans • crusaders richard lion heart married • travelers luxury resorts beaches • important historic sites
History of Storytelling - In the Beginning The origins of storytelling are ancient and lost in the mist of time. When was the first the story told? james f. robinson • suite101 • storytelling • history • summer
Public History--What Is It? What is a Public Historian? What kinds of jobs do they do? What are the educational programs? public history • history • employment • careers • jobs
Women Writing Africa Women Writing Africa: The Southern Region, a new book out from Feminist Press, is a great new resource for primary source materials and women's history in Africa. women writing africa • feminist press • southern africa • south africa • zimbabwe
Punk Books A handful of books written about the punk genre that every music fan should add to their collection. punk books • punk music • punk fans • punk 1970's • the ramones
Visit Dartmoor National Park Again and Again Dartmoor National Park Authority in the UK has scores of eco-friendly activities. And it's accessible to wheelchairs, walkers, bikes, foot, train, and car. dartmoor national park • access in dartmoor • dartmoor youth activities • ranger ralph • virtual tours of dartmoor
AUSTRALIAN LITERATURE - THE DEMIDENKO AFFAIR The Demidenko Affair was most inflammatory debate in recent Australian literary history. Was the book an excuse of anti-semitism? Who was Helen Demidenko or was it Darville? helen • demidenko • darville • ukraine • nazi
Isle Of Man Natives The Isle Of Man has been invaded by at least four different nations, but still retains its own indigenous customary rights. isle of man autonomy • isle of man language • isle of man indigenous • isle of man native • isle of man government
Jewish museum is a top draw in Miami Beach The Sanford L. Ziff Jewish Museum tells the story of more than 237 years of Florida Jewish history. sanford l. ziff jewish museum • jews • miami beach • florida history
A World War in Two Theaters, and Beyond The world come unglued again, but not just in Germany, Asia becomes a hot bed also. Once again Canada and the United States serve as centers of industry and agriculture feeding into this global conflict. What where your grandparents doing? world war ii • theatres • axis • allies
Definition of Aboriginal The myth of race has long dominated definitions of Aboriginality in Australia, impacting on the plethora of Aboriginal policies that continue to marginalise our peoples. aboriginal descent • aboriginal welfare • definition of aboriginality • aboriginal identity • indigenous claim
Ghost Maps During her visits of April through December 1996, Erin Noteboom recorded her conversations with Carl Hruska, an American veteran of WWII. erin noteboom • bow • carl hruska • poetic narrative • lyric narrative
LA Rock and Roll Hollywood Tours Phil Spector, Rolling Stones, Beach Boys, Zappa, Janis Joplin, Doors, Elvis, Cher and Hendrix feature in rock and roll history tours of Hollywood and Sunset Strip in LA. la rock roll history tours • los angeles music • california musical legends • hollywood and sunset strip • phil spector
Power Plant Gallery Review Toronto's prestigious contemporary art venue, The Power Plant, is presenting works by Yayoi Kusama, Sophie Calle and others in "Auto Emotion," until August 2007. power plant • multimedia art • sophie calle • contemporary art • canadian art
TALES...TEXANS IN THE NEWS The conclusion of an interview with Pearl Harbor veteran Lee Soucy texas culture • texas military • pearl harbor • world war ii
The Ellis Island Immigration Museum If you have any interest in your family history, where your ancestors came from or what their experience as immigrants might have been, the answers are all here at the Ellis Island Immigration Museum new york • statue of liberty • museum • history • new york harbor
The Zombie World War Max Brooks new book, 'World War Z; An Oral History of the Zombie War" while fictional, is an adaptive interpretation based on actual military history. max brooks • world war z • the zombie survival guide • zombie hordes • battle of yonkers
African-American Theatre on the Web - Part 1 black theater • african american theater • theatre • websites • web sites
Anniversary of June Carter's Death As the anniversary of June Carter Cash's death rapidly approaches, fans rediscover the haunting melodies of this Appalachian queen. june carter cash biography • june carter cash death anniversary • life of june carter • carter family music • walk the line's influence
Black American West Museum The Black American West Museum in Denver is unique. It shows the many roles African-Americans played in the Old West. Their motto is: 'We tell it like it was' denver • colorado • black american west museum • heritage center • blazing saddles
Family History at the Reunion Family reunions are a great time to share your family's history with others. Find out several ways to accomplish this at your next reunion. family • reunion • history • past • memories
Famous African Kingdoms Many aspects of African culture are similar throughout the different kingdoms. Gold was a primary source of revenue along with the slave trade. africa • african kingdoms • african people • gold • slave
Free Christmas Gifts Just because money is real tight this year doesn't mean you can't give Christmas gifts that are unforgettable. Here's how. christmas gift ideas • free christmas gifts • christmas presents • gift of time • holiday gifts
Free Emigrant Wagon Road, Oregon This articles contains information about an archaeological survey for volunteers. volunteer opportunity • volunteer • volunteer dig • dig • excavation
History, Trauma and Memory II The second part of this three-part series of articles will explore the processes by which historical narratives are in or excluded from collective consciousness. ww ii • memory • history • trauma • collective memory
History, Trauma and Memory III This third and last article in this series will explore the potential of breaking the silence with which so many have lived for too long. ww ii • history • trauma • memory • jewish
Imam Bayildi Savory, versatile dish can be served as a vegetarian side dish, cold hors d'oeuvres, or as a hot entree with lamb and rice. Perfect for parties! Best made a day ahead! imam bayildi • turkish eggplant • imam fainted • turkish olive oil zeytinyagi • stuffed eggplant
Kauai Island: Sugar Field Tours Kauai is known as the place where the sugar cane industry in Hawaii was born. Once the industrial mainstay of the Kauai economy it is still part of the island's heritage. kauai travel • kauai hawaii • hawaii's plantation history • sugar industry • history of kauai
Less Rasta in New Zealand Reggae? The article describes the links between reggae, the Rasta faith and social activism since reggae was introduced to New Zealand and asks whether today's mix is different. reggae and rastafari • reggae and social activism • new zealand/aotearoa roots music • new zealand history • bob marley
Literary . . . Your Hometown Discovering the literary roots of your hometown. literary tours • literary landmarks • literary sites • historic authors'homes |
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