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COLLECTING FAMILY STORIES--PART 1
Collecting family stories is not only fun and easy but is also important.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Secret History of the Mongols
An introduction to the Secret History of the Mongols.
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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.
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Murmur project's cell phone art.
City stories via cell phone in Toronto.
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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.
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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.
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Kpando Archaeological Project, Ghana
This is an article about the Kpando Archaeological Project, an archaeological field school in Ghana.
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Older Museum Visitors
An observation of Museum provision for older people in the UK, in relation to a demographically changing society.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Show Way
Show Way, a picture book by Jacqueline Woodson, tracks the story of slave quilts through her family.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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Public History--What Is It?
What is a Public Historian? What kinds of jobs do they do? What are the educational programs?
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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.
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Punk Books
A handful of books written about the punk genre that every music fan should add to their collection.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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Ghost Maps
During her visits of April through December 1996, Erin Noteboom recorded her conversations with Carl Hruska, an American veteran of WWII.
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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.
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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.
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TALES...TEXANS IN THE NEWS
The conclusion of an interview with Pearl Harbor veteran Lee Soucy
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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
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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.
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A SABR story
All about the Society of American Baseball Research and its annual convention
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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.
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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'
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Free Emigrant Wagon Road, Oregon
This articles contains information about an archaeological survey for volunteers.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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