Articles related to "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.

The life experiences of loved ones should be remembered long after they are gone, and oral histories make that possible.

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.

City stories via cell phone in Toronto.

A secretary, a nurse, an aide and a bodyguard talk to the press about the last hours of Nazi dictator, Adolf Hitler, in the final days of World War II.

Many people assume that during this treaty making process the First Nations involved were passive participants and blindly accepted what the government offered.

Crystal Zevon, ex-wife and lifelong confidante of the late rocker/songwriter Warren Zevon, paints a brutally honest portrait of the highly regarded musician.

An observation of Museum provision for older people in the UK, in relation to a demographically changing society.

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.

Among the First Nations peoples of south-central British Columbia, there is a legend of buried Conquistador artifacts at a location referred to as the Spanish Mound.

Although as a profession, archivists have worked side-by-side with historians through the ages, archival sciences is a relatively young profession.

The gallant crew of USS Laffey fights back despite death and destruction. This is the unbelievable story of a ship that wouldn't die.

Show Way, a picture book by Jacqueline Woodson, tracks the story of slave quilts through her family.

Errol Morris' documentary, The Fog of War, looks critically at the Vietnam War with former Secretary of Defense McNamara reflecting on past war strategies and decisions.

Duberman's Stonewall and Carter's Stonewall: The Riots That Sparked the Gay Revolution use different methods to portray 1960s gay history and gay political awareness.

Cyprus offers travelers serious substance -- from prehistoric sites to Roman mosaics -- along with beautiful land and seascapes, luxury resorts and Mediterranean beaches.

Across cultures people have given names to mountains, rivers, rock formations, clearings and settlements. What are the reasons for this human instinct to identify?

A handful of books written about the punk genre that every music fan should add to their collection.

Historians have been negligent in studying Barnett's career as a whole because of his refusal to soften his stance on James Meredith's integration of Ole Miss.

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.

With more than 27 million Americans involved in quilt making -- quilts matter!

Early rural music wasn't of interest to record companies until they realized it was commercially viable. But recordings by these musicians provide valued oral histories.

Some of the most famous historic speeches of Winston Churchill during the Second World War are held in the Sound Archive of the Imperial War Museum in London.

The Isle Of Man has been invaded by at least four different nations, but still retains its own indigenous customary rights.

The zombie epidemic in pop culture means there's plenty of gimmicky kitsch to be had. Luckily there's a way to get on the undead train without compromising good reading.

Mystery Science Theater 3000 was a unique comedy show that ran on both Comedy Central and the Sci-Fi Channel during the 1990s.

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.

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.

Exposure to high levels of asbestos is often found in those suffering from Mesothelioma cancer, a rare disease that accounts for just 1% of all cancers diagnosed.

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.

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.

The Druids were well respected elders in ancient Celtic society, who fascinate even today, but they left very few written records.

As the anniversary of June Carter Cash's death rapidly approaches, fans rediscover the haunting melodies of this Appalachian queen.

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'

A memorial wall for tolerance, historic markers, and names carved in granite are some of the ways activists in the Civil Rights Movement are remembered in Montgomery, AL.

In a $4 billion deal the Walt Disney company is to acquire Marvel Entertainment, publisher of Spider-Man, Captain America, and other comic book titles.

The main immigration center admitted about 15 million newcomers in 62 years, and today more than 100 million Americans can trace their ancestry to those immigrants.

Writing memoir is not only fun, it can give you insight into your past, present and future. These writing exercise will help get you started.

Many aspects of African culture are similar throughout the different kingdoms. Gold was a primary source of revenue along with the slave trade.

This book, written for baby boomers by an expert in geriatric care, is an essential guide for every adult whose elderly parents will need health care in the U.S.

The Tauren were possibly the first race to settle in Azeroth and, despite their huge size, are a peaceful society with strong tribal and druidic ties to the land.

During her visits of April through December 1996, Erin Noteboom recorded her conversations with Carl Hruska, an American veteran of WWII.

The Film and Video Archive of the Imperial War Museum in London offers online access to over 23,000 movie records from WWI and WWII.

Hula is synonymous with Hawaii. Most images of the islands includes the grass skirt and ukelele. Here is the history of the dance and how it came to be so important.

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.

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.

The old and the young are two groups with much in common. They have time on their hands, they are at times under-appreciated, and they have a lot to offer each other.

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!

Long before European contact, Canada's indigenous peoples' rituals and dramatic storytelling were as theatrical as those of minstrels and churchmen.

Evidence gathered at Snelgrove Lake is further assessed for documentation of the purported Sasquatch.