3 50 227 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/63762c4c3f740697093bee952e2f0004.mp3 a33ae863595d1c840a9475603f2b6c99 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Christiansburg Industrial Institute Oral History Project (Ms2019-037) Description An account of the resource This collection consists of oral history accounts from former students and other participants from Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Interviews were conducted by students of Professor David Cline in the Fall of 2012. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Permission to publish material from the Christiansburg Institute Oral History Project must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech.</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Christiansburg Industrial Institute Oral History Project, Ms2019-037, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Abigail Lau Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 00:35:41 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Mary Smith Mills Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History with Mary Smith Mills, November 27, 2012 (Ms2019-037) Subject The topic of the resource Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Christiansburg, Va. Education, Secondary World War II African American history Blacksburg (Va.) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the Christiansburg Industrial Institute Oral History Project must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2019-037_MarySmithMills Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Christiansburg Industrial Institute Oral History Project, Ms2019-037, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu" target="_blank">Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Description An account of the resource Mary Smith Mills attended Christiansburg Institute from 1941 to 1945. Mary grew up in Christiansburg, Virginia and later became the first black woman to work at a clothing store in downtown Blacksburg. 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Abstract A summary of the resource. This collection includes oral history accounts from people of various backgrounds with experience at Virginia Tech and/or in the Blacksburg area. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections, Virginia Tech Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Virginia Tech Multicultural Diversity Oral History Project must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Susan Cook Location The location of the interview. Media Building, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 01:26:51 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Ebony Wilson Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History with Ebony Wilson, February 12, 2001 (Ms2002-001) Subject The topic of the resource University History Description An account of the resource Ebony Wilson is a 2001 graduate of Virginia Tech. She grew up in Norfolk, VA and was a member of the Corps of Cadets. She continued her service in the Navy. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2001-02-12 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the Virginia Tech Multicultural Diversity Oral History Project must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2002-001_EbonyWilson Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Virginia Tech Multicultural Diversity Oral History Project, Ms2002-001, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. 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Title A name given to the resource Multicultural Diversity Oral History Project (Ms2002-001) Subject The topic of the resource University Archives Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Description An account of the resource This collection includes oral history accounts from people of various backgrounds with experience at Virginia Tech and/or in the Blacksburg area. Abstract A summary of the resource. This collection includes oral history accounts from people of various backgrounds with experience at Virginia Tech and/or in the Blacksburg area. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections, Virginia Tech Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Virginia Tech Multicultural Diversity Oral History Project must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Oral History with Janelle Harden, October 31, 2000 (Ms2002-001) Subject The topic of the resource University History Description An account of the resource graduated from Virginia Tech in December of 2000. She majored in Mechanical Engineering. She served in the Air Force at Wright-Patterson base in Ohio, while pursuing an advanced degree.. 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Title A name given to the resource Christiansburg Industrial Institute Oral History Project (Ms2019-037) Description An account of the resource This collection consists of oral history accounts from former students and other participants from Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Interviews were conducted by students of Professor David Cline in the Fall of 2012. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Permission to publish material from the Christiansburg Institute Oral History Project must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech.</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Christiansburg Industrial Institute Oral History Project, Ms2019-037, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Samantha Maynard Allison Munter Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 00:31:18 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Jessie Eaves Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History with Jessie Eaves, November 14, 2012 (Ms2019-037) Subject The topic of the resource Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Christiansburg, Va. Education, Secondary Radford College Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the Christiansburg Industrial Institute Oral History Project must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2019-037_JessieEaves Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Christiansburg Industrial Institute Oral History Project, Ms2019-037, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu" target="_blank">Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Description An account of the resource Jessie Eaves graduated from Christiansburg Industrial Institute in 1965 and was one of the first black students to attend Radford College. Jessie grew up in Wake Forest, Montgomery County, Virginia and served as 1st Vice President for the Christiansburg Institute Alumni Association and as a member of the Board of Directors for Christiansburg Institute, Inc. References A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. <a href="https://oralhistory-dev.cloud.lib.vt.edu/ohms-viewer/viewer.php?cachefile=Ms2019-037_JessieEaves.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/037ea6f32e97f0491c571532804f2002.mp3 80a29ea44a616393766e0e36e65c4864 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Christiansburg Industrial Institute Oral History Project (Ms2019-037) Description An account of the resource This collection consists of oral history accounts from former students and other participants from Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Interviews were conducted by students of Professor David Cline in the Fall of 2012. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Permission to publish material from the Christiansburg Institute Oral History Project must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech.</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Christiansburg Industrial Institute Oral History Project, Ms2019-037, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Tyler Bergeron Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 01:15:34 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Esther Jones Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History with Esther Jones, November 9, 2012 (Ms2019-037) Subject The topic of the resource Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Christiansburg, Va. Education, Secondary African American history Montgomery County (Va.) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the Christiansburg Industrial Institute Oral History Project must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2019-037_EstherJones Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant |3|0.0000000|0.0000000|osm Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu" target="_blank">Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Christiansburg Industrial Institute Oral History Project, Ms2019-037, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Description An account of the resource Esther Jones graduated from Christiansburg Industrial Institute in 1939. Esther used the skills she acquired at CI to assist her husband in running a mine in Wake Forest, Montgomery County, Virginia. References A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. <a href="https://oralhistory-dev.cloud.lib.vt.edu/ohms-viewer/viewer.php?cachefile=Ms2019-037_EstherJones.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/68ebdfe9d8bad2783dcc17bf3938d438.mp3 195db78b5765ac410c00a9ac1d609662 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Christiansburg Industrial Institute Oral History Project (Ms2019-037) Description An account of the resource This collection consists of oral history accounts from former students and other participants from Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Interviews were conducted by students of Professor David Cline in the Fall of 2012. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Permission to publish material from the Christiansburg Institute Oral History Project must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech.</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Christiansburg Industrial Institute Oral History Project, Ms2019-037, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Jay Coman Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 00:45:00 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Gladys Sokolow Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History with Gladys Sokolow, November 9, 2012 (Ms2019-037) Subject The topic of the resource Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Christiansburg, Va. Education, Secondary Pulaski County (Va.) African American history Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the Christiansburg Industrial Institute Oral History Project must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2019-037_GladysSokolow Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Christiansburg Industrial Institute Oral History Project, Ms2019-037, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu" target="_blank">Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Description An account of the resource Gladys Sokolow graduated from Christiansburg Industrial Institute in 1953. Gladys grew up in Pulaski County, Virginia and later resided in Christiansburg, Virginia. Gladys served as Treasurer for the Christiansburg Institute Alumni Association Board of Directors as well as Executive Director Emeritus for the Christiansburg Institute, Inc. Board of Directors. 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Title A name given to the resource Multicultural Diversity Oral History Project (Ms2002-001) Subject The topic of the resource University Archives Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Description An account of the resource This collection includes oral history accounts from people of various backgrounds with experience at Virginia Tech and/or in the Blacksburg area. Abstract A summary of the resource. This collection includes oral history accounts from people of various backgrounds with experience at Virginia Tech and/or in the Blacksburg area. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections, Virginia Tech Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Virginia Tech Multicultural Diversity Oral History Project must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Susan Cook Location The location of the interview. Media Building, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 01:45:53 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Michael Herndon Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History with Dr. Michael Herndon, September 20, 2000 (Ms2002-001) Subject The topic of the resource University History Description An account of the resource received his Ph.D in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, with an emphasis in Higher Education Administration at Virginia Tech in December 2000. He is presently Director of Summer and Winter sessions. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2000-09-20 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the Virginia Tech Multicultural Diversity Oral History Project must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2002-001_MichaelHerndon Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Virginia Tech Multicultural Diversity Oral History Project, Ms2002-001, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. 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Title A name given to the resource Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection (Ms2019-001) Subject The topic of the resource Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University University Archives LGBTQ+ History Description An account of the resource This collection includes oral history accounts of the first Denim Day event at Virginia Tech in January 1979. Abstract A summary of the resource. This collection includes oral history accounts of the first Denim Day event at Virginia Tech in January 1979. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections, Virginia Tech Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1979-01-17 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2019 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Language A language of the resource English Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Joe Forte Adrian Ridings Danya Hakeem Eliza Goode Carol Robidoux Location The location of the interview. Donaldson Brown Auditorium in the Graduate Life Center at Virginia Tech, Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 02:20:01 Compression Type/rate of compression for moving image file (i.e. MPEG-4) MPEG-4 Frame Rate The frequency at which frames in a television picture, film, or video sequence are displayed. 23.976 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS Production Team Individuals responsible for the technical production aspects of recording an oral history. Slade Lellock, Videographer Danya Hakeem, Videographer Eliza Goode, Videographer Carol Robidoux, Videographer Display Resolution The number of distinct pixels in each dimension that can be displayed for a video file. 1246 x 720 Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Nancy Kelly Scott Beadle Olga Acosta Andrew Alvarez Sherry Wood Edd Sewell Sueann Brown Steve Critchfield Lisa Barroso Mark Barroso Helene Vachon Steve Noll Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jeans Noticeably Absent: The Story of Denim Day 1979, April 5, 2019 (Ms2019-001) Subject The topic of the resource Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University University History LGBTQ+ History Abstract A summary of the resource. A staged reading of articles and letters to the editor about Denim Day from the 1979 Collegiate Times interspersed with clips from the Denim Day at Virginia Tech 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections, Virginia Tech Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2019-05-19 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2019-07-01 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection must adhere to the CC BY-NC 4.0 license and credit Special Collections, Virginia Tech. License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. <a rel="license" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/"><img alt="Creative Commons License" style="border-width:0" src="https://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc/4.0/88x31.png" /></a><br />This work is licensed under a <a rel="license" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/">Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License</a>. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2019-001_JeansNoticeablyAbsent Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Jeans Noticeably Absent: The Story of Denim Day 1979, April 5, 2019 (Ms2019-001) , Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Susanna Rinehart, Live Speaker Caroline Silas, Live Speaker Kevin Foster, Live Speaker Description An account of the resource A staged reading of articles and letters to the editor about Denim Day from the 1979 Collegiate Times interspersed with clips from the Denim Day at Virginia Tech 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/90fa2f525527e1acb956dc513c48189c.jpg dc26780c0e68bcfd99bb1a88d49e1b05 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/410be07a20057264ea4bccc91fda0e04.mp3 232460fee0ae06c25bcc16e8b18b0162 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Black History Oral History Collection (Ms2003-011) Subject The topic of the resource African American history University Archives Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Description An account of the resource This collection includes oral history accounts from various African Americans with experience at Virginia Tech and/or in the Blacksburg area between the 1950s and the early 2000s. Abstract A summary of the resource. This collection includes oral history accounts from various African Americans with experience at Virginia Tech and/or in the Blacksburg area between the 1950s and the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections, Virginia Tech Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Black History Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Tamara Kennelly Location The location of the interview. Media Building, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 02:06:03 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. James Darnell Watkins Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History with Dr. James Darnell Watkins, March 31, 2000 (Ms2003-011) Subject The topic of the resource University History Description An account of the resource Class of 1971, one of six charter members of Groove Phi Groove Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2000-03-31 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the Virginia Tech Black History Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2003-011_JamesDarnellWatkins Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Christiansburg Industrial Institute Oral History Project (Ms2019-037) Description An account of the resource This collection consists of oral history accounts from former students and other participants from Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Interviews were conducted by students of Professor David Cline in the Fall of 2012. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Permission to publish material from the Christiansburg Institute Oral History Project must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech.</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. 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Naomi Davidson Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History with Naomi Davidson, October 27, 2012 (Ms2019-037) Subject The topic of the resource Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Christiansburg, Va. Education, Secondary African American history Montgomery County (Va.) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the Christiansburg Industrial Institute Oral History Project must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2019-037_NaomiDavidson Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Christiansburg Industrial Institute Oral History Project, Ms2019-037, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu" target="_blank">Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Description An account of the resource Naomi Davidson graduated from Christiansburg Industrial Institute in 1954. Naomi grew up in the Wake Forest community in Montgomery County, Virginia, and later retired in Pulaski County, Virginia. 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Title A name given to the resource Black History Oral History Collection (Ms2003-011) Subject The topic of the resource African American history University Archives Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Description An account of the resource This collection includes oral history accounts from various African Americans with experience at Virginia Tech and/or in the Blacksburg area between the 1950s and the early 2000s. Abstract A summary of the resource. This collection includes oral history accounts from various African Americans with experience at Virginia Tech and/or in the Blacksburg area between the 1950s and the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections, Virginia Tech Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Black History Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Tamara Kennelly Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Media Building, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 01:22:00 Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Jerry Gaines Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History with Jerry Gaines, March 28, 2003 (Ms2003-011) Subject The topic of the resource University History Description An account of the resource Class of 1971, first black scholarship athlete at Virginia Tech Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2003-03-28 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the Virginia Tech Black History Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2003-011_JerryGaines Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Christiansburg Industrial Institute Oral History Project (Ms2019-037) Description An account of the resource This collection consists of oral history accounts from former students and other participants from Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Interviews were conducted by students of Professor David Cline in the Fall of 2012. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Permission to publish material from the Christiansburg Institute Oral History Project must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech.</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Christiansburg Industrial Institute Oral History Project, Ms2019-037, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Rebecca Middour Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 00:35:36 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Jacqueline Eaves Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History with Jacqueline Eaves, November 2, 2012 (Ms2019-037) Subject The topic of the resource Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Christiansburg, Va. Education, Secondary African American history Blacksburg (Va.) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the Christiansburg Industrial Institute Oral History Project must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2019-037_JacquelineEaves Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu" target="_blank">Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Christiansburg Industrial Institute Oral History Project, Ms2019-037, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Description An account of the resource Jacqueline “Jackie” Eaves graduated from Christiansburg Industrial Institute in 1964 and was a member of the Alumni Association. Jacqueline was born in Radford, Virginia and raised in Blacksburg, Virginia. References A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. <a href="https://oralhistory-dev.cloud.lib.vt.edu/ohms-viewer/viewer.php?cachefile=Ms2019-037_JacquelineEaves.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/14543126eaa52eb5748dd8df33395e7c.mp3 273c8dcd83884115933cda8fde313fb0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Christiansburg Industrial Institute Oral History Project (Ms2019-037) Description An account of the resource This collection consists of oral history accounts from former students and other participants from Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Interviews were conducted by students of Professor David Cline in the Fall of 2012. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Permission to publish material from the Christiansburg Institute Oral History Project must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech.</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Christiansburg Industrial Institute Oral History Project, Ms2019-037, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Andrea Ledesma Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 1:34:03 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Elaine Dowe Carter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History with Elaine Dowe Carter, November 9, 2012 (Ms2019-037) Subject The topic of the resource Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Christiansburg, Va. Education, Secondary Montgomery County (Va.) Roanoke (Va.) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2012-11-09 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the Christiansburg Industrial Institute Oral History Project must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2019-037_ElaineDoweCarter Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu" target="_blank">Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Black History Oral History Collection (Ms2003-011) Subject The topic of the resource African American history University Archives Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Description An account of the resource This collection includes oral history accounts from various African Americans with experience at Virginia Tech and/or in the Blacksburg area between the 1950s and the early 2000s. Abstract A summary of the resource. This collection includes oral history accounts from various African Americans with experience at Virginia Tech and/or in the Blacksburg area between the 1950s and the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections, Virginia Tech Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Black History Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Tamara Kennelly Location The location of the interview. Media Building, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 01:17:49 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Essex Finney Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History with Dr. Essex Finney, March 26, 1999 (Ms2003-011) Subject The topic of the resource University History Description An account of the resource Class of 1959, one of the first three black graduates of Virginia Tech Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1999-03-26 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the Virginia Tech Black History Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2003-011_EssexFinney Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cordie Cheek Papers, 1933-1934 (Ms1987-026) Description An account of the resource Black youth lynched in Glendale, Tennessee, after being accused of assaulting a white girl. Collection includes typescript interviews with witnesses, data, and reports relating to the lynching written by A.E. Barnett, T.E. Jones, and A. Roper. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource A.E. Barnett, T.E. Jones, and A. Roper. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00002.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Cordie Cheek Papers</a>.</span> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1933/1934 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Permission to publish material from the Cordie Cheek Papers must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a></span> Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1987_026_CheekCordie_ Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Cordie Cheek Papers, 1933-1934, Ms1987-026, Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1987_026_CheekCordie_Interview_JamesLGarrett_F01 Title A name given to the resource Interview conducted by Thomas E. Jones of James L. Garret, January 10th, 1934 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-01-10 Description An account of the resource Interview with James L. Garret. Garret was hauling hay in a truck when he was stopped by the mob and he witnessed the lynching of Cordie Cheek. Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1987-026, F02 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Thomas E. Jones Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00002.xml;query=Cheek%20Cordie;brand=default" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Materials</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from Cordie Cheek Papers must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. 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Language A language of the resource English https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/e0f1bad29115fb6745a6c2177a48929e.jpg dda568a6f0e9f15bb5e58f4d0e2d9787 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/73ae91f668a1defb4b180e41c8945e25.jpg c4aa764e285751aeddac9d2e84e4eeb6 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/7ad46a08a13519789eb5ac298920b84c.jpg 69836072c4cfc652fdb9c70c78b4a985 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cordie Cheek Papers, 1933-1934 (Ms1987-026) Description An account of the resource Black youth lynched in Glendale, Tennessee, after being accused of assaulting a white girl. Collection includes typescript interviews with witnesses, data, and reports relating to the lynching written by A.E. Barnett, T.E. Jones, and A. Roper. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource A.E. Barnett, T.E. Jones, and A. Roper. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00002.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Cordie Cheek Papers</a>.</span> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1933/1934 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Permission to publish material from the Cordie Cheek Papers must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a></span> Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1987_026_CheekCordie_ Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Cordie Cheek Papers, 1933-1934, Ms1987-026, Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1987_026_CheekCordie_Interview_FateCheek_F01 Title A name given to the resource Interviews conducted by Thomas E. Jones of Dixie Stone, Fate Cheek, and Dr. Alva W. Taylor, March 18th, 1934 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-03-18 Description An account of the resource Two interviews of Dixie Stone, Fate Cheek, and Dr. Alva W. Taylor about the events of Cordie Cheek's lynching. They discuss the men who were looking for Cordie and the family members they violently interrogated to find him. Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1987-026, F01 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Thomas E. Jones Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00002.xml;query=Cheek%20Cordie;brand=default" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Materials</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from Cordie Cheek Papers must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Cordie Cheek Papers, 1933-1934, Ms1987-026, Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/2ee2e1aad20e3425831f4667eedc2501.jpg 4e74240eef5d92d38c5b494893d15610 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/8b9b2f208e3568407ef3c8c4d04efe98.mp3 8f5f949d93efc852923ca8230851bf3f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Black History Oral History Collection (Ms2003-011) Subject The topic of the resource African American history University Archives Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Description An account of the resource This collection includes oral history accounts from various African Americans with experience at Virginia Tech and/or in the Blacksburg area between the 1950s and the early 2000s. Abstract A summary of the resource. This collection includes oral history accounts from various African Americans with experience at Virginia Tech and/or in the Blacksburg area between the 1950s and the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections, Virginia Tech Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Black History Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Tamara Kennelly Location The location of the interview. Media Building, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 02:04:41 Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Irving Linwood Peddrew III Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History with Irving Linwood Peddrew III, November 29, 2002 (Ms2003-011) Subject The topic of the resource University History Description An account of the resource Irving Linwood Peddrew III was the first black student at Virginia Tech Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2002-11-29 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the Virginia Tech Black History Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2003-011_IrvingPeddrewIII Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> References A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. <a href="https://oralhistory-dev.cloud.lib.vt.edu/ohms-viewer/viewer.php?cachefile=Ms2003-011_IrvingPeddrewIII.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/ffad33eed6bc5cad89586a5a11d67838.jpg 144f719295d1bb19d7361e001097c73a https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4f81d411823d5918616ca41efd725c82.mp3 2ca2702de2d71470b342a86ec9794b0e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Black History Oral History Collection (Ms2003-011) Subject The topic of the resource African American history University Archives Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Description An account of the resource This collection includes oral history accounts from various African Americans with experience at Virginia Tech and/or in the Blacksburg area between the 1950s and the early 2000s. Abstract A summary of the resource. This collection includes oral history accounts from various African Americans with experience at Virginia Tech and/or in the Blacksburg area between the 1950s and the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections, Virginia Tech Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Black History Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Tamara Kennelly Location The location of the interview. Media Building, Virginia Tech Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 2:06:51 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Dr. Charlie Yates Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History with Dr. Charlie Yates, September 13, 2000 (Ms2003-011) Subject The topic of the resource University History Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2000-09-13 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Black History Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2003-011_Charlie_Yates Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. 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Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Description An account of the resource Class of 1958 first black graduate of Virginia Tech References A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. <a href="https://oralhistory-dev.cloud.lib.vt.edu/ohms-viewer/viewer.php?cachefile=Ms2003-011_Charlie_Yates.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/24aeb75659eff3c10210f8b795cc843e.jpeg 9ae3fde05474d51927b07758ef52c1e9 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/bbf79e847bf34fc7858c619a894e0f64.mp3 329687160154414fefba0b87a04074d7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource VT Stories Oral History Collection (Ms2016-015) Subject The topic of the resource University history Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Permission to publish material from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Description An account of the resource Initiated in 2015 by the President’s Office and managed by faculty and staff in History, English, TLOS, VT Libraries, and the Alumni Association, the VT Stories Oral History Project collects and examines stories, memories, tall tales, tragedies, and triumphs of all members of the Hokie community to help us know our shared history and to make sense of it. At the heart of the project is Hokies interviewing Hokies—largely student-staffed and trained by oral historians, interviewers engage with VT Alumni to learn their history and to make mentoring connections that go beyond the student experience. As we seek to understand why Virginia Tech is top rated in its success in engaging alumni, we highlight the exciting, memorable, historic moments in Hokie lives that have forged strong and enduring connections. Any questions regarding this collection should be directed to Ren Harman, Oral History Projects Archivist, harman07@vt.edu Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="http://vtstories.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">VT Stories</a> Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Emily Walters Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 1:01:00 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Mallory Foutch Anna LoMascolo Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource VT Stories Oral History with Mallory Foutch and Anna LoMascolo, March 19, 2018 (Ms2016-015) Subject The topic of the resource University History Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018-03-19 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="http://vtstories.org/2019/02/28/mallory-foutch-and-anna-lomascolo-making-virginia-tech-a-better-place/" target="_blank">Mallory Foutch and Anna LoMascolo, VT Stories</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015_MalloryFoutch_and_AnnaLoMascolo Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech Description An account of the resource Mallory Foutch came to Virginia Tech in 2016 after attending both undergrad and grad school elsewhere. During school, she was a passionate social activist and feminist, which she turned to in her work here with the Women’s Center as a program coordinator. Anna LoMascolo came from a long line of Hokies. She went to Virginia Tech for undergrad majoring in communication studies. After graduating, she moved to New York and California, before coming back to Blacksburg and getting a PhD in sociology. She got involved with the Women’s Center first as a volunteer, but turned staff, eventually becoming a co-director. In this interview, Anna and Mallory talk about their work in the Women’s Center, how they got there, struggles, and work they’ve done creating a safe space on campus for the community. References A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. <a href="https://oralhistory-dev.cloud.lib.vt.edu/ohms-viewer/viewer.php?cachefile=Ms2016-015_MalloryFoutch_and_AnnaLoMascolo.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/fa186345a5056e0bf0560db9f64607c7.jpeg d44865b9e45ac5e78f66f0f86d91a849 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/d4aa1315ef280ab6ba4235021418ee9a.mp3 79d2ad87bf8fa30b359ebae301c95180 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource VT Stories Oral History Collection (Ms2016-015) Subject The topic of the resource University history Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Permission to publish material from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Description An account of the resource Initiated in 2015 by the President’s Office and managed by faculty and staff in History, English, TLOS, VT Libraries, and the Alumni Association, the VT Stories Oral History Project collects and examines stories, memories, tall tales, tragedies, and triumphs of all members of the Hokie community to help us know our shared history and to make sense of it. At the heart of the project is Hokies interviewing Hokies—largely student-staffed and trained by oral historians, interviewers engage with VT Alumni to learn their history and to make mentoring connections that go beyond the student experience. As we seek to understand why Virginia Tech is top rated in its success in engaging alumni, we highlight the exciting, memorable, historic moments in Hokie lives that have forged strong and enduring connections. Any questions regarding this collection should be directed to Ren Harman, Oral History Projects Archivist, harman07@vt.edu Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="http://vtstories.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">VT Stories</a> Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Rachel Beisser Location The location of the interview. Wallace Hall Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 01:12:24 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Rosemary Bleiszner Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource VT Stories Oral History with Rosemary Blieszner, March 19, 2018 (Ms2016-015) Subject The topic of the resource University History Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018-03-19 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="http://vtstories.org/2019/03/19/rosemary-blieszner-helping-virginia-tech-grow/" target="_blank">Rosemary Blieszner, VT Stories</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015_RosemaryBlieszner Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech Description An account of the resource Rosemary Beiszner came to Virginia Tech as a foot in the door to the academic world. She attended undergraduate at Mercyhurst College, studying home economics. She went on to pursue a master’s degree in family and child development at Ohio State. Finally, she earned a PhD from Penn State in adult development and aging. In this interview, Rosemary talks about her journey to Virginia Tech, falling in love with the campus, and her thirty-seven year long career here, from a one year teaching position to the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts. References A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. <a href="https://oralhistory-dev.cloud.lib.vt.edu/ohms-viewer/viewer.php?cachefile=Ms2016-015_RosemaryBlieszner.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/fc0af87f10aae38c75d0c87d1bee34d1.jpeg 27404a300533d4c1fe90941b7a65007a https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/97e0ca53ce50ac186a95c57ef2aee13b.pdf 865643131fa6550769dd52c1a74c4b96 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection (Ms2019-001) Subject The topic of the resource Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University University Archives LGBTQ+ History Description An account of the resource This collection includes oral history accounts of the first Denim Day event at Virginia Tech in January 1979. Abstract A summary of the resource. This collection includes oral history accounts of the first Denim Day event at Virginia Tech in January 1979. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections, Virginia Tech Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1979-01-17 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2019 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Language A language of the resource English Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Carol Robidoux Location The location of the interview. Manchester, NH Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 22:46 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS Compression Type/rate of compression for moving image file (i.e. MPEG-4) MPEG-4 Frame Rate The frequency at which frames in a television picture, film, or video sequence are displayed. 29.97 Display Resolution The number of distinct pixels in each dimension that can be displayed for a video file. 1920x1080 Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Sherry Wood Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History with Sherry Wood, February 26, 2019 (Ms2019-001) Subject The topic of the resource Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University University History LGBTQ+ History Description An account of the resource Sherry Wood was the editor of the <i>Collegiate Times</i> in 1979 when the first Gay Awareness Week, and Denim Day, occurred. In this interview, she discusses the volume of letters to the editor received by the <i>Collegiate Times</i> in response to Denim Day and the paper's reaction to them. She also speaks about her connection to the LGBTQ+ community both in 1979 and in the decades since. Abstract A summary of the resource. In this interview, Sherry Wood discusses the volume of letters to the editor received by the <i>Collegiate Times</i> in response to Denim Day and the paper's reaction to them. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections, Virginia Tech Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1979-01-17 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2019-02-26 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection must adhere to the CC BY-NC 4.0 license and credit Special Collections, Virginia Tech. License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. <a rel="license" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/"><img alt="Creative Commons License" style="border-width:0" src="https://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc/4.0/88x31.png" /></a><br />This work is licensed under a <a rel="license" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/">Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License</a>. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2019-001_SherryWood Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Oral History with Sherry Wood, February 26, 2019 (Ms2019-001), Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/fc6639ecf7026ee261809018a97935cd.jpeg 48ae26dd3307f88155b72aeb4ca49881 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/526a1ca1d27037824490a1ce6f2e027c.pdf 6a874ee1f81c76872639b4d838aa4593 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection (Ms2019-001) Subject The topic of the resource Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University University Archives LGBTQ+ History Description An account of the resource This collection includes oral history accounts of the first Denim Day event at Virginia Tech in January 1979. Abstract A summary of the resource. This collection includes oral history accounts of the first Denim Day event at Virginia Tech in January 1979. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections, Virginia Tech Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1979-01-17 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2019 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Language A language of the resource English Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Eliza Goode Location The location of the interview. Seattle, WA Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 24:24 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS Compression Type/rate of compression for moving image file (i.e. MPEG-4) MPEG-4 Frame Rate The frequency at which frames in a television picture, film, or video sequence are displayed. 23.976 Display Resolution The number of distinct pixels in each dimension that can be displayed for a video file. 1920x1080 Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Sueann Brown Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History with Sueann Brown, March 4, 2019 (Ms2019-001) Subject The topic of the resource Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University University History LGBTQ+ History Description An account of the resource In this interview, Sueann Brown talks about realizing her sexuality and becoming involved with the Gay Student Alliance at Virginia Tech, her experience of Denim Day in 1979, and her experience as an openly lesbian architect with the National Parks Service. Abstract A summary of the resource. An interview with Sueann Brown about Denim Day in 1979 and her life. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections, Virginia Tech Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1979-01-17 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2019-03-04 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection must adhere to the CC BY-NC 4.0 license and credit Special Collections, Virginia Tech. License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. <a rel="license" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/"><img alt="Creative Commons License" style="border-width:0" src="https://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc/4.0/88x31.png" /></a><br />This work is licensed under a <a rel="license" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/">Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License</a>. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2019-001_SueannBrown Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Oral History with Sueann Brown, March 4, 2019 (Ms2019-001), Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/7cb653201c360510d640c2ec870587d4.jpeg 34f333fb9f4bfb6dac3ef1a581ad346d https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/d6301c2b362793d90287ca3af642ba67.pdf 0e7850acd5fbb9ec604176423dec3487 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection (Ms2019-001) Subject The topic of the resource Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University University Archives LGBTQ+ History Description An account of the resource This collection includes oral history accounts of the first Denim Day event at Virginia Tech in January 1979. Abstract A summary of the resource. This collection includes oral history accounts of the first Denim Day event at Virginia Tech in January 1979. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections, Virginia Tech Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1979-01-17 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2019 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Language A language of the resource English Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Joe Forte Location The location of the interview. Newman Library, Blacksburg, VA Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 1:18:33 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS Production Team Individuals responsible for the technical production aspects of recording an oral history. Slade Lellock, Videographer Compression Type/rate of compression for moving image file (i.e. MPEG-4) MPEG-4 Frame Rate The frequency at which frames in a television picture, film, or video sequence are displayed. 23.976 Display Resolution The number of distinct pixels in each dimension that can be displayed for a video file. 3840x2160 Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Scott Beadle Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History with Scott Beadle, February 27, 2019 (Ms2019-001) Subject The topic of the resource Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University University History LGBTQ+ History Description An account of the resource Scott Beadle was a member of the Gay Student Alliance during the first Gay Awareness Week and helped to plan Denim Day in 1979. During his time at Virginia Tech, he studied engineering and theater arts and served as president of the Gay Student Alliance. Beadle's interview covers the motivations behind Denim Day, the experience of gay students living on campus in the late 1970s and early 1980s, and how things have changed on campus and in our society in the last forty years. Abstract A summary of the resource. Scott Beadle's interview covers the motivations behind Denim Day, the experience of gay students living on campus in the late 1970s and early 1980s, and how things have changed on campus and in our society in the last forty years. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections, Virginia Tech Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1979-01-17 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2019-02-27 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection must adhere to the CC BY-NC 4.0 license and credit Special Collections, Virginia Tech. License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. <a rel="license" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/"><img alt="Creative Commons License" style="border-width:0" src="https://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc/4.0/88x31.png" /></a><br />This work is licensed under a <a rel="license" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/">Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License</a>. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2019-001_ScottBeadle Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Oral History with Scott Beadle, February 27, 2019 (Ms2019-001), Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/f954faa7fafc4e8edc73a89782014bb2.jpeg ab348a7539223cc94cfc9d3ec3d35125 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/5bd268597b3608baff5f5e9b5492c7ca.pdf 769c8228100fbc322efc04815dee9816 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection (Ms2019-001) Subject The topic of the resource Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University University Archives LGBTQ+ History Description An account of the resource This collection includes oral history accounts of the first Denim Day event at Virginia Tech in January 1979. Abstract A summary of the resource. This collection includes oral history accounts of the first Denim Day event at Virginia Tech in January 1979. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections, Virginia Tech Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1979-01-17 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2019 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Language A language of the resource English Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 55:52 Compression Type/rate of compression for moving image file (i.e. MPEG-4) MPEG-4 Producer Name (or names) of the person who produced the video. Joe Forte, Interviewer Slade Lellock, Videographer Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Joe Forte Location The location of the interview. Newman Library, Blacksburg, VA Frame Rate The frequency at which frames in a television picture, film, or video sequence are displayed. 23.976 Display Resolution The number of distinct pixels in each dimension that can be displayed for a video file. 3840x2160 Production Team Individuals responsible for the technical production aspects of recording an oral history. Slade Lellock, Videographer Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Edd Sewell Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History with Edd Sewell, March 1, 2019 (Ms2019-001) Subject The topic of the resource Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University University History LGBTQ+ History Description An account of the resource In this interview, Sewell discusses the classes he was teaching as a member of the Department of Communications in 1979 during Denim Day. He recalls some of the responses he observed to the event, including the university's official stance on the Gay Student Alliance. He also talks briefly about his life prior to coming to Virginia Tech including the fear that his parents might find out about his sexuality and his wife's reaction when he came out to her. Abstract A summary of the resource. An interview with Edd Sewell about his perspective on Denim Day in 1979 as a gay faculty member and some brief discussion of his life and coming out to his wife. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1979-01-17 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2019-03-01 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection must adhere to the CC BY-NC 4.0 license and credit Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech. Language A language of the resource English Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Oral History with Edd Sewell, March 1, 2019 (Ms2019-001), Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. <a rel="license" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/"><img alt="Creative Commons License" style="border-width:0" src="https://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc/4.0/88x31.png" /></a><br />This work is licensed under a <a rel="license" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/">Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License</a>. Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2019-001_EddSewell https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/ba8eab9909e0f8cdffe02923152823be.jpeg dc750045660104d4aef2959f06954c39 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/1f96ac49f7d68570e6d5966eadd9a941.pdf 38a985ad5ee0e9400caef5da987fc020 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection (Ms2019-001) Subject The topic of the resource Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University University Archives LGBTQ+ History Description An account of the resource This collection includes oral history accounts of the first Denim Day event at Virginia Tech in January 1979. Abstract A summary of the resource. This collection includes oral history accounts of the first Denim Day event at Virginia Tech in January 1979. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections, Virginia Tech Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1979-01-17 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2019 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Language A language of the resource English Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 1:16:31 Compression Type/rate of compression for moving image file (i.e. MPEG-4) MPEG-4 Producer Name (or names) of the person who produced the video. Joe Forte, Interviewer Slade Lellock, Videographer Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Danya Hakeem Location The location of the interview. Maui, HI Frame Rate The frequency at which frames in a television picture, film, or video sequence are displayed. 23.976 Display Resolution The number of distinct pixels in each dimension that can be displayed for a video file. 1920x1080 Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Andrew Alvarez Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History with Andrew Alvarez, February 24, 2019 (Ms2019-001) Subject The topic of the resource Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University University History LGBTQ+ History Description An account of the resource Andrew Alvarez was a founding member of the Gay Student Alliance in the late 1970s. In his interview, he talks about living on campus at Virginia Tech, being a guest speaker for the Social Deviance class in the sociology department, planning and promoting Denim Day in 1979, and his experience of being a gay man in America. Abstract A summary of the resource. An interview with Andrew Alvarez about his time at Virginia Tech, Denim Day in 1979, and his experiences as a gay man in America. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections, Virginia Tech Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1979-01-17 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2019-02-24 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection must adhere to the CC BY-NC 4.0 license and credit Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Language A language of the resource English Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Oral History with Andrew Alvarez, February 24, 2019 (Ms2019-001), Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. 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Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2019-001_AndrewAlvarez https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/ab06f4e6de6889bcaafa9560030b45b7.jpg 79c80674983b87ba32ab0e7e33ba340f https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/894b08d2f2213471a12689b4e65a72fa.pdf a2d79d361dfa01d0379767e8a69b8a75 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection (Ms2019-001) Subject The topic of the resource Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University University Archives LGBTQ+ History Description An account of the resource This collection includes oral history accounts of the first Denim Day event at Virginia Tech in January 1979. Abstract A summary of the resource. This collection includes oral history accounts of the first Denim Day event at Virginia Tech in January 1979. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections, Virginia Tech Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1979-01-17 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2019 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Language A language of the resource English Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 1:34:28 Compression Type/rate of compression for moving image file (i.e. MPEG-4) MPEG-4 Producer Name (or names) of the person who produced the video. Joe Forte, Interviewer Adrian Ridings, Interviewer Slade Lellock, Videographer Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Joe Forte Adrian Ridings Production Team Individuals responsible for the technical production aspects of recording an oral history. Slade Lellock, Videographer Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound. Newman Library, Blacksburg, VA Frame Rate The frequency at which frames in a television picture, film, or video sequence are displayed. 23.976 Display Resolution The number of distinct pixels in each dimension that can be displayed for a video file. 3840x2160 Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Lisa Barroso Mark Barroso Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History with Lisa Barroso and Mark Barroso, March 2, 2019 (Ms2019-001) Subject The topic of the resource Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University University History LGBTQ+ History Description An account of the resource Lisa Barroso arrived at Virginia Tech in the fall after Denim Day happened. She became an active member of the lesbian community and the Women's Space group. Her brother, Mark Barroso, was an editor at the Collegiate Times and is remembered by many in the LGBTQ+ community as one of the strong editorial voices against Denim Day. They discuss his editorials and her experience as part of the community. At the end, Mark remembers instances where the university administration attempted to censor reporting by the Collegiate Times. Abstract A summary of the resource. Lisa Barroso and Mark Barroso discuss his editorials for the newspaper and her experience as part of the LGBTQ+ community. At the end, Mark remembers instances where the university administration attempted to censor reporting by the Collegiate Times. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections, Virginia Tech Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1979-01-17 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2019-03-02 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection must adhere to the CC BY-NC 4.0 license and credit Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Language A language of the resource English Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Oral History with Lisa Barroso and Mark Barroso, March 2, 2019 (Ms2019-001), Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. 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Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2019-001_LisaBarrosoMarkBarroso https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/2d24ee07a320b46ed4324c9f296d277c.jpeg 501381921fdd0c8f674d834a4cd8713b https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/9428800768e78a6da483a812008300b2.pdf 4bee2183c97b5d4323935da393dd4581 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection (Ms2019-001) Subject The topic of the resource Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University University Archives LGBTQ+ History Description An account of the resource This collection includes oral history accounts of the first Denim Day event at Virginia Tech in January 1979. Abstract A summary of the resource. This collection includes oral history accounts of the first Denim Day event at Virginia Tech in January 1979. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections, Virginia Tech Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1979-01-17 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2019 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Language A language of the resource English Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 47:06 Compression Type/rate of compression for moving image file (i.e. MPEG-4) MPEG-4 Producer Name (or names) of the person who produced the video. Joe Forte, Interviewer Slade Lellock, Videographer Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Joe Forte Production Team Individuals responsible for the technical production aspects of recording an oral history. Slade Lellock, Videographer Location The location of the interview. Newman Library, Blacksburg, VA Frame Rate The frequency at which frames in a television picture, film, or video sequence are displayed. 23.976 Display Resolution The number of distinct pixels in each dimension that can be displayed for a video file. 3840x2160 Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Steve Noll Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History with Steve Noll, January 25, 2019 (Ms2019-001) Subject The topic of the resource Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University University History LGBTQ+ History Description An account of the resource In this interview Steve Noll discusses accepting his sexuality as a young man, the unnamed gay student group before the Gay Student Alliance and the support it received from Cooper House, and reactions to Denim Day from the communities surrounding Virginia Tech. Abstract A summary of the resource. An interview with Steve Noll about his life and being gay in Blacksburg. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections, Virginia Tech Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1979-01-17 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2019-01-25 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection must adhere to the CC BY-NC 4.0 license and credit Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Language A language of the resource English Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Oral History with Steve Noll, January 25, 2019 (Ms2019-001), Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. 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Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2019-001_SteveNoll https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/2ef31409bbd5c9475f54a8e9e5d3199e.jpeg c94b1b4e797c47c07927f3583a095c77 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/6d19b26b610fec59e394676ca7eaaf03.pdf 38720ca754592cb97ab6adda33d303f8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection (Ms2019-001) Subject The topic of the resource Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University University Archives LGBTQ+ History Description An account of the resource This collection includes oral history accounts of the first Denim Day event at Virginia Tech in January 1979. Abstract A summary of the resource. This collection includes oral history accounts of the first Denim Day event at Virginia Tech in January 1979. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections, Virginia Tech Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1979-01-17 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2019 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Language A language of the resource English Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 1:06:02 Compression Type/rate of compression for moving image file (i.e. MPEG-4) MPEG-4 Producer Name (or names) of the person who produced the video. Joe Forte, Interviewer Slade Lellock, Videographer Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Joe Forte Location The location of the interview. Newman Library, Blacksburg, VA Production Team Individuals responsible for the technical production aspects of recording an oral history. Slade Lellock, Videographer Frame Rate The frequency at which frames in a television picture, film, or video sequence are displayed. 23.976 Display Resolution The number of distinct pixels in each dimension that can be displayed for a video file. 3840x2160 Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Helene Vachon Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History with Helene Vachon, February 9, 2019 (Ms2019-001) Subject The topic of the resource Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University University History LGBTQ+ History Description An account of the resource In this interview, Helene talks about realizing her sexuality in Catholic school in the early 1970s and her time as a lesbian at Virginia Tech in the late 1970s. She talks about the difficulty being out while keeping that part of her life separate from her studies and work in animal sciences and how important the Gay Student Alliance was for her. She goes on to talk about her experience of Denim Day in 1979 while living both out and closeted on the Virginia Tech campus. Abstract A summary of the resource. In this interview, Helene talks about realizing her sexuality in Catholic school in the early 1970s and her time as a lesbian at Virginia Tech in the late 1970s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections, Virginia Tech Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1979-01-17 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2019-02-09 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection must adhere to the CC BY-NC 4.0 license and credit Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Language A language of the resource English Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Oral History with Helene Vachon, February 9, 2019 (Ms2019-001), Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. 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Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2019-001_HeleneVachon https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/b72950513a07358f303a729bbd184d8a.jpeg b8c63fdd451874c97bee5d820f209f98 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/fdf0e7f516e76335cdeda9992cb0b943.pdf 4b7559c5a0529d83f71df97558aca083 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection (Ms2019-001) Subject The topic of the resource Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University University Archives LGBTQ+ History Description An account of the resource This collection includes oral history accounts of the first Denim Day event at Virginia Tech in January 1979. Abstract A summary of the resource. This collection includes oral history accounts of the first Denim Day event at Virginia Tech in January 1979. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections, Virginia Tech Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1979-01-17 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2019 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Language A language of the resource English Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 1:05:25 Compression Type/rate of compression for moving image file (i.e. MPEG-4) MPEG-4 Producer Name (or names) of the person who produced the video. Joe Forte, Interviewer Slade Lellock, Videographer Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Joe Forte Location The location of the interview. Newman Library, Blacksburg, VA Production Team Individuals responsible for the technical production aspects of recording an oral history. Slade Lellock, Videographer Frame Rate The frequency at which frames in a television picture, film, or video sequence are displayed. 23.976 Display Resolution The number of distinct pixels in each dimension that can be displayed for a video file. 3840x2160 Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Nancy Kelly Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History with Nancy Kelly, January 4, 2019 (Ms2019-001) Subject The topic of the resource Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University University History LGBTQ+ History Description An account of the resource In this interview, Nancy talks about her time as a lesbian at Virginia Tech in the late 1970s and her memories of the Denim Day event planned by the Gay Student Alliance as part of Gay Awareness Week in 1979. Abstract A summary of the resource. An interview with Nancy Kelly about Denim Day at Virginia Tech in January of 1979 and her experiences as a lesbian at Virginia Tech. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections, Virginia Tech Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1979-01-17 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2019-01-04 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection must adhere to the CC BY-NC 4.0 license and credit Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Language A language of the resource English Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Oral History with Nancy Kelly, January 4, 2019 (Ms2019-001), Denim Day 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. <a rel="license" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/"><img alt="Creative Commons License" style="border-width:0" src="https://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc/4.0/88x31.png" /></a><br />This work is licensed under a <a rel="license" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/">Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License</a>. Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2019-001_NancyKelly https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/8ac10480d54e58bf8a80dd11270e43d3.jpg fc9ea9fa17c4444fc969ddf5f23f6d22 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/f06c7147de57d48a99d99f79ed1788ee.mp3 48f97781731a8c77017a0be725f26d59 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource VT Stories Oral History Collection (Ms2016-015) Subject The topic of the resource University history Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Permission to publish material from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Description An account of the resource Initiated in 2015 by the President’s Office and managed by faculty and staff in History, English, TLOS, VT Libraries, and the Alumni Association, the VT Stories Oral History Project collects and examines stories, memories, tall tales, tragedies, and triumphs of all members of the Hokie community to help us know our shared history and to make sense of it. At the heart of the project is Hokies interviewing Hokies—largely student-staffed and trained by oral historians, interviewers engage with VT Alumni to learn their history and to make mentoring connections that go beyond the student experience. As we seek to understand why Virginia Tech is top rated in its success in engaging alumni, we highlight the exciting, memorable, historic moments in Hokie lives that have forged strong and enduring connections. Any questions regarding this collection should be directed to Ren Harman, Oral History Projects Archivist, harman07@vt.edu Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="http://vtstories.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">VT Stories</a> Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Ren Harman Location The location of the interview. Moss Arts Center Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 1:24:08 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Frank Beamer Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource VT Stories Oral History with Frank Beamer, June 7, 2018 (Ms2016-015) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015_FrankBeamer Subject The topic of the resource University History Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018-06-07 Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href=http://vtstories.org/2018/10/25/frank-beamer-making-virginia-tech-home/ target=_blank>Frank Beamer, VT Stories<a/> Description An account of the resource Frank Beamer was born in Mount Airy, North Carolina in 1946, but grew up just across state lines in Fancy Gap, a suburb of Hillsville, Virginia. Growing up on a farm, hard-work was instilled in him from an early age, along with the value of higher education, as per his parents’ expectations. In high school, Beamer was active in sports, playing football, basketball, and baseball, and graduated with 11 varsity letters. Football became his ticket out after several Roanoke Times articles piqued the interest of VPI coaches, leading him to sign with Virginia Tech. While here, Beamer majored in vocational education, played defensive back on the team, and started his coaching career at Radford High School. Upon graduating in 1969, he began teaching math at Radford High School in order to keep coaching. His coaching career continued in 1972 as a graduate assistant at the University of Maryland, College Park, then moving to The Citadel for seven seasons. In 1969, he was hired as the defensive coordinator at Murray State University, and was later promoted to head coach. After six years as head coach, he was hired as head coach at Virginia Tech after a series of NCAA violations under the previous coach. In this interview, Beamer talks about his years leading up to coaching at Virginia Tech, and his time here. His years rebuilding the team after first arriving, but then winning the Independence Bowl in 1993, leading to a streak in Bowls, culminating in the 1999 season. Bolstering the program’s academics, football rallying the school in the wake of tragedies, and what he’s learned in his twenty-nine years at the school. References A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. <a href="https://oralhistory-dev.cloud.lib.vt.edu/ohms-viewer/viewer.php?cachefile=Ms2016-015_FrankBeamer.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/d117ffd7759788e46e7f873040023592.jpg 849d50f3b95abacfa6aa93fff807f59b https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/fe8f9d9e502250f3bf98fb372749c8b2.mp3 0f57bb3ffb1518a55c11d3cc4bc685e2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource VT Stories Oral History Collection (Ms2016-015) Subject The topic of the resource University history Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Permission to publish material from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Description An account of the resource Initiated in 2015 by the President’s Office and managed by faculty and staff in History, English, TLOS, VT Libraries, and the Alumni Association, the VT Stories Oral History Project collects and examines stories, memories, tall tales, tragedies, and triumphs of all members of the Hokie community to help us know our shared history and to make sense of it. At the heart of the project is Hokies interviewing Hokies—largely student-staffed and trained by oral historians, interviewers engage with VT Alumni to learn their history and to make mentoring connections that go beyond the student experience. As we seek to understand why Virginia Tech is top rated in its success in engaging alumni, we highlight the exciting, memorable, historic moments in Hokie lives that have forged strong and enduring connections. Any questions regarding this collection should be directed to Ren Harman, Oral History Projects Archivist, harman07@vt.edu Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="http://vtstories.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">VT Stories</a> Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Emily Walters Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 1:14:43 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Pat Hyer Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource VT Stories Oral History with Pat Hyer, March 5, 2018 (Ms2016-015) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015_PatHyer Subject The topic of the resource University History Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018-03-05 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href=http://vtstories.org/2019/04/11/pat-hyer-pushing-for-progress-at-vt/ target=”_blank”>Pat Hyer, VT Stories</a> Description An account of the resource Pat Hyer grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, in a household where education was paramount. She attended undergraduate school at Hillsdale College, receiving a scholarship to the University of Michigan for a master’s degree in French. After working for a few years, she returned to the University of Michigan for another master’s degree in community college and adult education. She moved to Virginia for her husband’s Ph.D., and began working with female activists groups at ODU. She got her Ph.D. from Virginia Tech, and stayed to work on faculty. In this interview, Pat covers her life and education before Virginia Tech, her work in feminist activism at the school – including establishing the Women’s Center – and working as the state coordinator for the Virginia Network of Women in Higher Education. References A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. <a href="https://oralhistory-dev.cloud.lib.vt.edu/ohms-viewer/viewer.php?cachefile=Ms2016-015_PatHyer.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/ab8cfdc5272e98b4a5fd0cb3dbf8b907.jpg 2c24cbe8e171a773b48a2c18d4412ac6 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/894bc71b662cef8b33f47e24952229fb.mp3 9270cd011fd556399f27d9cbc2c5ac51 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource VT Stories Oral History Collection (Ms2016-015) Subject The topic of the resource University history Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Permission to publish material from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Description An account of the resource Initiated in 2015 by the President’s Office and managed by faculty and staff in History, English, TLOS, VT Libraries, and the Alumni Association, the VT Stories Oral History Project collects and examines stories, memories, tall tales, tragedies, and triumphs of all members of the Hokie community to help us know our shared history and to make sense of it. At the heart of the project is Hokies interviewing Hokies—largely student-staffed and trained by oral historians, interviewers engage with VT Alumni to learn their history and to make mentoring connections that go beyond the student experience. As we seek to understand why Virginia Tech is top rated in its success in engaging alumni, we highlight the exciting, memorable, historic moments in Hokie lives that have forged strong and enduring connections. Any questions regarding this collection should be directed to Ren Harman, Oral History Projects Archivist, harman07@vt.edu Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="http://vtstories.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">VT Stories</a> Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Ren Harman Location The location of the interview. Holtzman Alumni Center Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 1:02:12 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Mary "Prim" Jones Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource VT Stories Oral History with Mary "Prim" Jones, March 27, 2018 (Ms2016-015) Subject The topic of the resource University History Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018-03-27 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015_MaryPrimJones Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. https://eng.vt.edu/about/distinguished-alumni/academy-of-engineering-excellence/mary-v-prim-jones.html Description An account of the resource Mary “Prim” Jones grew up in Blacksburg and around campus. Although she considered other colleges, she chose to attend Virginia Tech for her undergraduate degree, studying mechanical engineering as an early female student. She graduated in 1962, and moved to Northern Virginia and began working at Atlantic Research Corporation as a structural engineer. She eventually got her master’s degree in mechanical engineering from George Washington, and continued working in the field. She was inducted into the Virginia Tech College of Engineering Academy of Engineering Excellence. In this interview, Prim recounts her life as a pioneer of women in engineering. At Virginia Tech, she was one of six women in her class to begin, and one of three to graduate. She reflects on the isolation where her male peers and professors would intentionally oust her, despite her accomplishments and ties to the department. In her professional career, being discriminated against on the basis of her gender, but persevering. To end, she reflects on the changes in the university, particularly in relation to gender equality on campus. 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Title A name given to the resource VT Stories Oral History Collection (Ms2016-015) Subject The topic of the resource University history Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Permission to publish material from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Description An account of the resource Initiated in 2015 by the President’s Office and managed by faculty and staff in History, English, TLOS, VT Libraries, and the Alumni Association, the VT Stories Oral History Project collects and examines stories, memories, tall tales, tragedies, and triumphs of all members of the Hokie community to help us know our shared history and to make sense of it. At the heart of the project is Hokies interviewing Hokies—largely student-staffed and trained by oral historians, interviewers engage with VT Alumni to learn their history and to make mentoring connections that go beyond the student experience. As we seek to understand why Virginia Tech is top rated in its success in engaging alumni, we highlight the exciting, memorable, historic moments in Hokie lives that have forged strong and enduring connections. Any questions regarding this collection should be directed to Ren Harman, Oral History Projects Archivist, harman07@vt.edu Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="http://vtstories.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">VT Stories</a> Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Ren Harman Location The location of the interview. Holtzman Alumni Center Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 1:03:46 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Bill Starnes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource VT Stories Oral History with Bill Starnes, April 26, 2018 (Ms2016-015) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015_BillStarnes Subject The topic of the resource University History Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018-04-26 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech Description An account of the resource William (Bill) Starnes, Jr., Virginia Tech class of 1955, never seriously considered any other school. Bill always knew that he was going to college, and because his father attended the university, having graduated in 1924, it seemed like the perfect place to be. Growing up in Lee County, VA, Bill enjoyed all that his hometown had to offer him as a youth, including the outdoor activities and the great education he received before heading off to college. An only child, he was raised by two parents who valued education just as much as he did. His mother and father, both from Scott County, VA, were teachers as well, and that only made education much more important to Bill. Although he knew Virginia Tech was where he wanted to attend, Bill actually began his higher education at the age of fifteen at a different institution, spending two years at Union College in Barbourville, KY, where he first discovered his love for chemistry. Before Bill decided on a major, he had thought about careers in many different fields, even music, as he is a jazz piano player who has performed in the French Quarter of New Orleans. But after one semester of chemistry at Union under a very inspirational professor, Dr. Rupert Hurley, Bill decided that was it, and chemistry was what he wanted to study. After two years at Union, taking all the courses Dr. Hurley had to offer, the transfer to Virginia Tech made even more sense to Bill, because he knew he could further his education in chemistry here because of the strong programs in the sciences that the university offered.Three years later, Bill graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree with Honors in Chemistry, and too many memories to count. Some of Bill’s fondest memories were of a friend who purchased a fire-engine-red hearse from the Christiansburg Fire Department. They and their cronies rode to football games in the hearse, and once, because the police thought it was an official vehicle, they stopped the traffic for blocks and waved the hearse through all the way to the stadium. While many of Bill’s memories of Virginia Tech stem from his time as a student, the first time he saw the campus was when he was in his early teens. His father, being an agricultural teacher, went to a conference at the university and brought Bill along, and he still remembers it very clearly.After graduating, Bill continued his education, earning a PhD degree in Chemistry at Georgia Tech, and moving on to work for a multitude of companies and universities, including what is now ExxonMobil, as well as the University of Texas. He also worked at AT&T Bell Laboratories from 1973 to 1985, where he first began to study vinyl plastics, and he’s now generally considered to be the world’s leading expert on the chemistry of these materials. His expertise in chemistry eventually led to a career at the College of William and Mary. There he worked as a Professor of Applied Science for sixteen years and was named the Floyd Dewey Gottwald, Sr., Professor of Chemistry (a Virginia Eminent Scholar chair) in 1989, later retiring to Emeritus status in 2006. In addition to this title, he’s achieved a countless number of honors and awards, including becoming the only scientist to be a charter inductee into the Southwest Virginia Walk of Fame. In addition to his academic career, he’s also fared well in his personal life, having met his wife of over 30 years, Sofia, on a flight to New Jersey. Sofia is an award-winning poet herself, having served as Poet Laureate of Virginia from 2012 to 2014. With her husband, she has edited and published a book titled How Will You Measure Life?, which is composed of inspirational talks and prayers written by Bill’s father, William H. Starnes, Sr. Giving back to the university is also very important to the couple. The two have recently established an endowed graduate fellowship for Chemistry. In their estate, they have endowed fellowships for PhD candidates in the Department of English and a scholarship in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The fellowships will help support research in their specific departments, while the scholarship will allow an outstanding student to attend the university. They’ve also created a charitable trust that will endow a senior professorship in the Department of Chemistry, which Bill and Sofia view as especially influential, as it will help to strengthen the department and allow students to have access to a world-class professor they would not have had the chance to study under before. In addition, they are active members of the Legacy giving society, which acknowledges those who have included Virginia Tech in their estate plans. They’re also members of the President’s Circle within the Ut Prosim giving society, which gives credit to donors who are leaders in philanthropy and giving to the university. The President’s Circle is the highest of the giving levels within Ut Prosim. Bill also serves on the Department of Chemistry Advisory Council and enjoys watching the university grow in terms of research and innovation. Through all of his professional and personal successes, Bill still looks back on Virginia Tech as being an important part of his life. When someone says the words, “Virginia Tech,” the first thing to come to Bill’s mind is how dynamic and innovative the university is. He enjoys watching Virginia Tech continue to push forward and grow. Bill also thinks of the community. He feels that the interactions between students and professors are much stronger here than at any other place, and he feels lucky to have attended Virginia Tech. 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Title A name given to the resource VT Stories Oral History Collection (Ms2016-015) Subject The topic of the resource University history Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Permission to publish material from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Description An account of the resource Initiated in 2015 by the President’s Office and managed by faculty and staff in History, English, TLOS, VT Libraries, and the Alumni Association, the VT Stories Oral History Project collects and examines stories, memories, tall tales, tragedies, and triumphs of all members of the Hokie community to help us know our shared history and to make sense of it. At the heart of the project is Hokies interviewing Hokies—largely student-staffed and trained by oral historians, interviewers engage with VT Alumni to learn their history and to make mentoring connections that go beyond the student experience. As we seek to understand why Virginia Tech is top rated in its success in engaging alumni, we highlight the exciting, memorable, historic moments in Hokie lives that have forged strong and enduring connections. Any questions regarding this collection should be directed to Ren Harman, Oral History Projects Archivist, harman07@vt.edu Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="http://vtstories.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">VT Stories</a> Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Ren Harman Location The location of the interview. Holtzman Alumni Center Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 00:55:30 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Doug Montgomery Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource VT Stories Oral History with Doug Montgomery, March 26, 2018 (Ms2016-015) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015_DougMontgomery Subject The topic of the resource University History Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018-03-26 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href=http://vtstories.org/2019/09/24/dr-doug-montgomery-triple-tech-graduate/ target=blank>Dr. Doug Montgomery, VT Stories</a> Description An account of the resource Doug Montgomery grew up in Radford, Virginia, playing baseball and golf, knowing that he would continue in higher education. Now a proud triple Hokie of industrial engineering, Doug graduated with a BS, MS, and Ph.D in 1965, 1967, and 1969 respectively. After finishing his PhD, he taught at Georgia Tech for fifteen years, briefly at University of Washington, and landed at ASU. In this interview, Doug covers his early childhood before Virginia Tech, his years at the school, and life after as a professor of industrial engineering. References A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. <a href="https://oralhistory-dev.cloud.lib.vt.edu/ohms-viewer/viewer.php?cachefile=Ms2016-015_DougMontgomery.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/52fdb3b8188ebdf27705e99e2b48c317.jpg 02795f710c2be8ba1de34b7d45767f47 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/95639e1ed5e4cbde7096d8449c9a7981.mp3 454a43cc26046fb7d1308dedd6c6f8b2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource VT Stories Oral History Collection (Ms2016-015) Subject The topic of the resource University history Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Permission to publish material from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Description An account of the resource Initiated in 2015 by the President’s Office and managed by faculty and staff in History, English, TLOS, VT Libraries, and the Alumni Association, the VT Stories Oral History Project collects and examines stories, memories, tall tales, tragedies, and triumphs of all members of the Hokie community to help us know our shared history and to make sense of it. At the heart of the project is Hokies interviewing Hokies—largely student-staffed and trained by oral historians, interviewers engage with VT Alumni to learn their history and to make mentoring connections that go beyond the student experience. As we seek to understand why Virginia Tech is top rated in its success in engaging alumni, we highlight the exciting, memorable, historic moments in Hokie lives that have forged strong and enduring connections. Any questions regarding this collection should be directed to Ren Harman, Oral History Projects Archivist, harman07@vt.edu Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="http://vtstories.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">VT Stories</a> Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Emily Walters Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 00:55:21 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Susan Anderson Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource VT Stories Oral History with Susan Anderson, March 3, 2018 (Ms2016-015) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015_SusanAnderson Subject The topic of the resource University History Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018-03-05 Description An account of the resource Susan Anderson got her passion for social justice and community service from her family. From a young age, she was taught by her mother to stand up for those in need. Her grandparents were involved in their communities, and her grandfather worked in public health. Anderson was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, and grew up in Amherst County. She attended the University of Mary Washington as an undergraduate and majored in mathematics and classical civilization. She was an active member of many organizations, including the service organization Circle K and several honor societies. Since the university had recently become co-ed and was home to mostly women, Anderson wasn’t exposed to gender inequality on campus. When she came to Virginia Tech for graduate school, however, her eyes were opened to the lack of female representation. She graduated from Virginia Tech with a master’s in mathematics in 1982 and became a mathematics instructor here; she is currently a senior instructor. Throughout her time at Virginia Tech and in Blacksburg, Anderson has gotten involved with many social causes, especially those involving women’s rights and environmental issues. She has also been on the Blacksburg Town Council since 2006 and began her third term as vice mayor, the second female vice mayor in Blacksburg’s history, in January of 2018. Although Anderson had always been supportive of organizations advocating for social justice during graduate school, she had never been directly involved until she became an instructor. She was reading the New River Free Press, an alternative news publication, and decided to become a volunteer with the paper. Working with the Free Press was the catalyst that got her involved in community issues and made her well-known in the community. She was treasurer for the paper until it ceased publication in 2007. In addition to her work with the Free Press, Anderson became involved, and is still involved, with the Montgomery County chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW). In her position with NOW, she leads the Clothesline Project that is displayed semiannually on the Drillfield. The Clothesline Project raises awareness of gender-based violence in the community by displaying T-shirts decorated by victims of sexual assault and family members and friends of those murdered because of their gender or sexual orientation. Another issue that Anderson is passionate about is getting females interested in pursuing a career in mathematics. For about 10 years, Anderson was in charge of organizing Women in Mathematics Career Day, in which the Math Department at Virginia Tech invites sixth grade students to the university in an effort to get them interested in STEM fields. The program became a success and is still attracting many students to the university every year. Anderson is also on the Board of Directors for the Women’s Resource Center of the New River Valley and is a faculty advisor for the United Feminist Movement. Along with other efforts,the United Feminist Movement organizes the annual Take Back the Night rally and march, which, like the Clothesline Project, helps raise awareness of gender-based violence. Additionally, Anderson is a prominent member of the Blacksburg Town Council. She was first approached about running for Town Council in 2004. As a woman who grew up seeing men in positions of power, she had never considered running for office before, but she was encouraged by friends and decided to run for the 2006 election, in which she won a seat. She became vice mayor in 2007 and has since been re-elected three times. Although Anderson has seen positive changes at Virginia Tech, in Blacksburg, and beyond concerning gender, race, and sexual orientation, she acknowledges that there is still a long way to go. She finds inspiration in all of the community members who are actively involved and care about and want to improve the community. If they would all follow Susan Anderson’s example, Virginia Tech and the Blacksburg community would be a much better place. 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Title A name given to the resource VT Stories Oral History Collection (Ms2016-015) Subject The topic of the resource University history Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Permission to publish material from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Description An account of the resource Initiated in 2015 by the President’s Office and managed by faculty and staff in History, English, TLOS, VT Libraries, and the Alumni Association, the VT Stories Oral History Project collects and examines stories, memories, tall tales, tragedies, and triumphs of all members of the Hokie community to help us know our shared history and to make sense of it. At the heart of the project is Hokies interviewing Hokies—largely student-staffed and trained by oral historians, interviewers engage with VT Alumni to learn their history and to make mentoring connections that go beyond the student experience. As we seek to understand why Virginia Tech is top rated in its success in engaging alumni, we highlight the exciting, memorable, historic moments in Hokie lives that have forged strong and enduring connections. Any questions regarding this collection should be directed to Ren Harman, Oral History Projects Archivist, harman07@vt.edu Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="http://vtstories.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">VT Stories</a> Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Ren Harman Location The location of the interview. Holtzman Alumni Center Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 1:29:41 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Ezra "Bud" Brown Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource VT Stories Oral History with Ezra "Bud" Brown, April 3, 2018 (Ms2016-015) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015_BudBrown Subject The topic of the resource University History Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018-04-03 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href=http://vtstories.org/2019/04/23/ezra-bud-brown-passing-the-torch-of-mentorship/ target=”_blank”>Ezra "Bud" Brown, VT Stories</a> Description An account of the resource Dr. Ezra A. “Bud” Brown grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana knowing he was expected to attend college. After graduating high school, he attended Rice University and after switching majors a few times, ultimately chose math. When he graduated from undergrad, he immediately entered a master’s program at LSU and continued with his Ph.D. He arrived at VPI in 1969, working as a professor and remained for 48 years. In this interview, Bud covers the role of mentorship in his academic career, his journey in becoming a beloved professor, and his love of the school. 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Title A name given to the resource VT Stories Oral History Collection (Ms2016-015) Subject The topic of the resource University history Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Permission to publish material from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Description An account of the resource Initiated in 2015 by the President’s Office and managed by faculty and staff in History, English, TLOS, VT Libraries, and the Alumni Association, the VT Stories Oral History Project collects and examines stories, memories, tall tales, tragedies, and triumphs of all members of the Hokie community to help us know our shared history and to make sense of it. At the heart of the project is Hokies interviewing Hokies—largely student-staffed and trained by oral historians, interviewers engage with VT Alumni to learn their history and to make mentoring connections that go beyond the student experience. As we seek to understand why Virginia Tech is top rated in its success in engaging alumni, we highlight the exciting, memorable, historic moments in Hokie lives that have forged strong and enduring connections. Any questions regarding this collection should be directed to Ren Harman, Oral History Projects Archivist, harman07@vt.edu Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="http://vtstories.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">VT Stories</a> Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Ren Harman Location The location of the interview. Holtzman Alumni Center Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 1:18:45 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Mayer Levy Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource VT Stories Oral History with Mayer Levy, April 6, 2018 (Ms2016-015) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015_MayerLevy Subject The topic of the resource University History Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018-04-06 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="http://vtstories.org/2019/05/21/dr-mayer-levy-giving-reasons-to-smile/" target="_blank">Mayer Levy, VT Stories</a> Description An account of the resource Mayer Levy was born and raised in Newport News, Virginia to a VPI family, and came to VPI partly on that influence and through a scholarship. He graduated in 1960 as a biology major, and continued to dental school at Georgetown. After finishing in 1964, he moved back to Newport News and has remained there since. In this interview, Mayer talks about his time at VPI in the Highty-Tighties, working in dentistry, and his work being an active alumni. 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Title A name given to the resource VT Stories Oral History Collection (Ms2016-015) Subject The topic of the resource University history Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Permission to publish material from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Description An account of the resource Initiated in 2015 by the President’s Office and managed by faculty and staff in History, English, TLOS, VT Libraries, and the Alumni Association, the VT Stories Oral History Project collects and examines stories, memories, tall tales, tragedies, and triumphs of all members of the Hokie community to help us know our shared history and to make sense of it. At the heart of the project is Hokies interviewing Hokies—largely student-staffed and trained by oral historians, interviewers engage with VT Alumni to learn their history and to make mentoring connections that go beyond the student experience. As we seek to understand why Virginia Tech is top rated in its success in engaging alumni, we highlight the exciting, memorable, historic moments in Hokie lives that have forged strong and enduring connections. Any questions regarding this collection should be directed to Ren Harman, Oral History Projects Archivist, harman07@vt.edu Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="http://vtstories.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">VT Stories</a> Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Ren Harman Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 1:13:58 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Kimberly Williams Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource VT Stories Oral History with Kimberly Williams, March 20, 2017 (Ms2016-015) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015_KimberlyWilliams Subject The topic of the resource University History Description An account of the resource For Kimberly Williams, Virginia Tech has filled many roles. From 2002 to 2008 it was her university, and recently her place of employment – but it is, and has been, much more. A graduate of the class of 2008, she majored in psychology with sociology and creative writing minors. She went on to do home-based counseling, worked with the Radford Women’s Resource Center, and earned her M.F.A. degree at Cornell University where she taught courses on African-American Science Fiction and Feminist Memoir. Now, she serves as Assistant Director for the VT Black Cultural Center, focusing on its restoration. Virginia Tech was the springboard for Williams’s career. Today, she gives back to the community she calls home in hopes of providing others with the opportunities to follow their dreams – just like she did. Kimberly was raised in an Air Force family; she never stayed in one place for very long. While maintaining friendships was difficult, she was fortunate to visit different places and experience their cultures including Paris and Germany. Her family prioritized education highly; from a young age, Williams knew college was guaranteed in her future. She has loved for as long as she can remember and aspired to be a poet despite her parents’ reluctance towards the idea. The first time she visited campus she noticed a lot of diverse candidacy and students. Coming from a small high school class, Williams anticipated expanding her community, experiences, and identity. Virginia Tech’s beautiful campus and outreach contributed to her final decision to attend, as well as having Nikki Giovanni on the faculty. One of her first memories of attending Tech was noticing the strong sense of community and school pride in the area; the sheer volume of VT gear seen on locals was humorously “borderline cultish.” Unfortunately, Williams felt intense pressure as a minority on campus, especially during a time when tensions regarding affirmative action. Her parents encouraged her to stick it out despite issues like feeling alienated and receiving degrading messages on her door. The Black Cultural Center served as a refuge where Williams felt like she could be herself; there she found like-minded people who shared her struggles and fears. The support system of the Black Cultural Center was so important to her and other students – it was a place where they didn’t have to worry about differences and could “just be.” Despite struggles in the classroom, Williams had several professors and mentors who stood out to her, namely Nikki Giovanni. The mentors she had helped to open her eyes to social justice and her own potential. One of her favorite memories from her undergraduate years at Tech is when she received the Women’s Coordinator of the Year for creating an international women’s organization after learning about issues in Sudan. Other fond memories include cooking for friends, enjoying dinner with mentors, and eating turkey legs at football games. After graduation, Williams transitioned into a home based counseling job for a grueling seven and a half months before transferring to a job at the Radford’s Women’s Resource Center. Her counseling position taught her perseverance and patience with relationships; she had to navigate through racism and sexism in order to establish a beneficial rapport with her clients. She then decided to attend Cornell University for graduate school after helpful recommendations from Nikki Giovanni and others. From there, she dabbled in teaching English and working in administration at Hamilton College. It came full circle when she returned to Virginia Tech to work in diversity, working specifically with student advocacy, support, advising, mentoring, and faculty collaborations. While she recognizes that diversity and inclusion at Virginia Tech have a long way to go, she is happy to have the familiarity and community of the university once again. In the near future, Williams would like to see Tech offer development and support in queer studies, an infrastructure of diversity and inclusion, counseling staff, and fully funded programs for students to study abroad. She envisions incorporating arts into other areas of learning – turning STEM to STEAM. In her experience, if it were not for the support given by mentors and friends, Williams would not be where she is today. Now, she aims to be that same support for students who experience the same struggles she did. It is students that inspire her daily and motivate her to continue giving back. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017-03-20 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. 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Title A name given to the resource VT Stories Oral History Collection (Ms2016-015) Subject The topic of the resource University history Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Permission to publish material from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Description An account of the resource Initiated in 2015 by the President’s Office and managed by faculty and staff in History, English, TLOS, VT Libraries, and the Alumni Association, the VT Stories Oral History Project collects and examines stories, memories, tall tales, tragedies, and triumphs of all members of the Hokie community to help us know our shared history and to make sense of it. At the heart of the project is Hokies interviewing Hokies—largely student-staffed and trained by oral historians, interviewers engage with VT Alumni to learn their history and to make mentoring connections that go beyond the student experience. As we seek to understand why Virginia Tech is top rated in its success in engaging alumni, we highlight the exciting, memorable, historic moments in Hokie lives that have forged strong and enduring connections. Any questions regarding this collection should be directed to Ren Harman, Oral History Projects Archivist, harman07@vt.edu Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="http://vtstories.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">VT Stories</a> Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Ren Harman Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 1:34:19 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Rich Carpenter Libby Carpenter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource VT Stories Oral History with Rich and Libby Carpenter, November 19, 2016 (Ms2016-015) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015_RichandLibbyCarpenter Subject The topic of the resource University History Description An account of the resource Although Rich and Libby Carpenter each experienced their own unique version of Virginia Tech, they can both attest to the sense of community that they felt during their time here. Rich Carpenter, class of 1967, did not join the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets until after he had already served in the United States Army, so his college lifestyle was different than those of other cadets. Despite these differences, however, Rich continued to maintain his commitment to the Corps, occupying multiple positions on the Honor Court throughout his undergraduate years, and he still formed lasting relationships with other cadets. Following his undergraduate years, Rich went on to receive his master’s degree from Virginia Tech in 1969, as did Libby Carpenter in 1971 as part of the first group of students to receive a master’s degree from Virginia Tech’s English program. The couple stayed in Blacksburg for many years afterwards, with Rich working for an equity investments and insurance company and Libby teaching at Blacksburg High School. Even after they moved the couple remained connected the Virginia Tech, sending a daughter to study interior design and returning for multiple visits. They also fund scholarships for Virginia Tech students and have served on multiple committees and associations through Virginia Tech. Virginia Tech gave Rich and Libby Carpenter a place to begin their lives and start a family together. They created their home in Blacksburg, and they return with fond memories and pride in the direction the university is going. 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Title A name given to the resource VT Stories Oral History Collection (Ms2016-015) Subject The topic of the resource University history Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Permission to publish material from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Description An account of the resource Initiated in 2015 by the President’s Office and managed by faculty and staff in History, English, TLOS, VT Libraries, and the Alumni Association, the VT Stories Oral History Project collects and examines stories, memories, tall tales, tragedies, and triumphs of all members of the Hokie community to help us know our shared history and to make sense of it. At the heart of the project is Hokies interviewing Hokies—largely student-staffed and trained by oral historians, interviewers engage with VT Alumni to learn their history and to make mentoring connections that go beyond the student experience. As we seek to understand why Virginia Tech is top rated in its success in engaging alumni, we highlight the exciting, memorable, historic moments in Hokie lives that have forged strong and enduring connections. Any questions regarding this collection should be directed to Ren Harman, Oral History Projects Archivist, harman07@vt.edu Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="http://vtstories.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">VT Stories</a> Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Ren Harman Location The location of the interview. Holtzman Alumni Center Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 1:39:40 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Matt Winston Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource VT Stories Oral History with Matt Winston Jr., April 6, 2017 (Ms2016-015) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015_MattWinston Subject The topic of the resource University History Description An account of the resource As one of Virginia Tech’s first black graduates, Matt Winston’s father was able to share a number of stories, both positive and negative, about the university. While he did hear stories of his father being called by the university’s president and asked to not attend ring dance so as to avoid stirring racial tensions, Winston was also told stories of the incredible leaders and supportive students within the university. His father told him the truth about some of the hardships he faced at Virginia Tech, but he also made sure to inform Winston of the many positive qualities of the university, particularly in terms of academic excellence. While he was aware of some of his father’s experiences at Tech, Winston, Class of 1990, says that his father wanted him to have the freedom to form his own opinion of the school based on his own experiences there. He made the choice to attend Virginia Tech to receive a degree in marketing management after being contacted directly by Norrine Bailey Spencer, the Associate Dean of the College of Business, and asked to join the university. Since then he has formed relationships within the Virginia Tech community both as a student and a faculty member. As a student, Winston was struck by the beauty of the campus and encouraged by the camaraderie of the students. He was able to enter Virginia Tech’s student body among others that he knew from his high school, allowing him to come in with a previously built support group, and he networked and formed new relationships to expand this support group as well. He remembers the hiring of Frank Beamer and Nikki Giovanni, both of which occurred the year after he enrolled, and he remembers the increase in Hokie Pride that followed after those hires. He can also share stories of watching superb athletes, experiencing nearly every natural disaster possible in Blacksburg, and visiting the most popular dance spots of the time. During his time here, Winston has been able to use the relationships he built to make a difference for the university. He worked with Nikki Giovanni to help create the first black studies program and he and his father both sponsor the mural on the outside of the Black Cultural Center. He also served as the public relations director for the Student Government Association, was part of the original Hokie camp, and worked as an orientation leader. Following graduation, Winston worked at Virginia Tech for eight years before spending 17 years working for the University of Georgia. During these 17 years and the years following, Winston continued his affiliations with Virginia Tech by volunteering with alumni associations, which led him to be given the Distinguished Service Award in 2015. Winston eventually returned to Virginia Tech after being offered a position as Senior Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations, and he has stayed with the university since then. After all of his time here as both a student and an employee, Winston has both seen and exemplified the university’s aptitude for service. He is encouraged by the number of alumni that work to stay involved with the university, and he is proud of the way the university continues to produce fantastic people who do great things in terms of both education and service. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017-04-06 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource VT Stories Oral History Collection (Ms2016-015) Subject The topic of the resource University history Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Permission to publish material from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Description An account of the resource Initiated in 2015 by the President’s Office and managed by faculty and staff in History, English, TLOS, VT Libraries, and the Alumni Association, the VT Stories Oral History Project collects and examines stories, memories, tall tales, tragedies, and triumphs of all members of the Hokie community to help us know our shared history and to make sense of it. At the heart of the project is Hokies interviewing Hokies—largely student-staffed and trained by oral historians, interviewers engage with VT Alumni to learn their history and to make mentoring connections that go beyond the student experience. As we seek to understand why Virginia Tech is top rated in its success in engaging alumni, we highlight the exciting, memorable, historic moments in Hokie lives that have forged strong and enduring connections. Any questions regarding this collection should be directed to Ren Harman, Oral History Projects Archivist, harman07@vt.edu Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="http://vtstories.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">VT Stories</a> Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Brady Hess Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Neal Henshaw Location The location of the interview. Newman Library, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 00:48:41 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource VT Stories Oral History with Neal Henshaw, April 13, 2017 (Ms2016-015) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015_NealHenshaw Subject The topic of the resource Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Description An account of the resource Neal Henshaw took a roundabout path to becoming a Hokie. He was born in Buckingham, Virginia, and despite being familiar with Virginia Tech, he decided to go to BYU and pursue Spanish education. After graduation, he worked several jobs to help support his family and put his wife through medical school. After finishing her residency, the Henshaws moved to Blacksburg where Neal began working in Newman Library. As a faculty member, Neal took advantage of free master's classes and got his master's degree in Instructional Design and Technology in 2013. In this interview, Neal covers growing up, attending college, and starting a family. He talks about sacrificing his dream of becoming a basketball coach for his family, moving to and integrating into Blacksburg, and his life since. 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Title A name given to the resource VT Stories Oral History Collection (Ms2016-015) Subject The topic of the resource University history Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Permission to publish material from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Description An account of the resource Initiated in 2015 by the President’s Office and managed by faculty and staff in History, English, TLOS, VT Libraries, and the Alumni Association, the VT Stories Oral History Project collects and examines stories, memories, tall tales, tragedies, and triumphs of all members of the Hokie community to help us know our shared history and to make sense of it. At the heart of the project is Hokies interviewing Hokies—largely student-staffed and trained by oral historians, interviewers engage with VT Alumni to learn their history and to make mentoring connections that go beyond the student experience. As we seek to understand why Virginia Tech is top rated in its success in engaging alumni, we highlight the exciting, memorable, historic moments in Hokie lives that have forged strong and enduring connections. Any questions regarding this collection should be directed to Ren Harman, Oral History Projects Archivist, harman07@vt.edu Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="http://vtstories.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">VT Stories</a> Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Grace Baggett Location The location of the interview. Holtzman Alumni Center Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 00:57:34 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Linda Plaut Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource VT Stories Oral History with Linda Plaut, February 23, 2018 (Ms2016-015) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015_LindaPlaut Subject The topic of the resource University History Description An account of the resource You don’t have to graduate from Virginia Tech to be a Hokie. After moving to Blacksburg as a faculty spouse, Linda Plaut joined the university’s staff as a part-time teacher. What started as a temporary position blossomed into a permanent career of building lifelong friendships and igniting the torch of gender equality on Virginia Tech’s campus. During her years at Tech, Plaut promoted equal rights among faculty and shed light on gender discrimination throughout history. She continues to exemplify Hokie ideals by advocating civility, inclusion, and creativity within the Blacksburg community. Before joining the Virginia Tech family, Plaut led a career in music. A love for the violin and a natural affinity led her to share the arts with others. She taught music and conducted orchestras in Pittsburgh, Boston, and Philadelphia elementary schools; she also performed with several city groups such as the Boston Pops, Philadelphia Opera, and with singer James Brown. Plaut came to Blacksburg in 1983 at a time when the university needed more faculty. She accepted an offer of a two-year part-time contract to teach humanities courses. Having no prior experience teaching in that field, she devoted her first year of teaching to nights of studying material. In time, Plaut became an exceptional humanities teacher – so exceptional, that she kept her position for 23 years. She expanded from humanities to honors, leadership, and women’s studies courses. A classical violinist with passion for the arts, Plaut noticed a significant lack of female composers in history. She decided to request a grant to exclusively play concerts written by women. Initially, instructors could not receive grants, but the Women’s Resource Center realized that the majority of instructors at Tech were female. They supplied Plaut with funds to go to the Library of Congress and find music by female composers. She found so many wonderful compositions that she and other musicians put on six concerts entirely written by women. The experience opened Plaut’s eyes to female underrepresentation in society. The inability for women to produce as much art as men did in history bothered Plaut greatly. The injustice made her realize that women should have equal opportunities as men. Until that time, she had never considered herself a feminist. She began to research feminist theory and women’s studies; the fascinating material was something she never received in her education. As she studied and taught women’s studies, her focus shifted from women in history to women of today. Plaut began to recognize women’s issues related to staff at Virginia Tech. Part-time instructors, like Plaut, were not considered faculty at the university. A seemingly small detail, this distinction meant that instructors were not eligible for pay with benefits. After she and a group of female professors investigated the issue, Plaut discovered that Tech had been receiving full-time equivalent money and spending it on furniture. She quickly pointed this out to administrators, and her group advocated increased security for instructors. The process was slow, but eventually their work paid off. Advocating equality has not always been met without resistance. In the 1980’s and 1990 administrations of higher education were male-dominated; some could not accept changing that structure. Slowly, faculty attitudes have been evolving. Plaut and other female Tech educators stayed resilient, supporting each other and their cause with determination. They helped one another with difficulties in teaching, collaborated on class activities, and encouraged each other. After retirement, Plaut remains active in the local Blacksburg community. She served as secretary on the Lyric Council Board of Directors for six years and contributed to a book about the historical theater’s restoration. The Lyric is a significant part of Blacksburg’s culture, but significant to Plaut in a special way: she met her husband there on a blind date.Plaut and her family would not think of leaving the area, for they are involved in many local organizations. Her husband enjoys volunteering at Gilbert Linkous Elementary School while Plaut finds herself focused on political and feminist efforts. Additionally, she attends as many performances at the Moss Arts Center as she can – when she’s not performing herself. She is pleased with her community work, as she has discovered that Blacksburg is home to many wonderful people. When asked about changes she would like to see, Plaut encouraged less harassment of others. She hopes that faculty and students continue to embrace a stronger female presence at the university, as well as more general diversity and inclusion. In her opinion, the best part about her career at Virginia Tech was a change from “extremely overworked, underpaid, and insecure” instructors to those with confidence and job security. To the next generation, Plaut advises getting involved in local organizations and following one’s own passions. The best piece of advice she can give? “Don’t be afraid to change your mind.” Linda Plaut is an exemplary advocate, educator, and Hokie, because she stands up for what she believes in. Thanks to her and women like her, a brighter, more equal future lies ahead. Plaut and her generation of feminists paved the way for equality; Hokies, present and future, will follow that path to a better tomorrow. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018-02-23 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. 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Title A name given to the resource VT Stories Oral History Collection (Ms2016-015) Subject The topic of the resource University history Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Permission to publish material from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Description An account of the resource Initiated in 2015 by the President’s Office and managed by faculty and staff in History, English, TLOS, VT Libraries, and the Alumni Association, the VT Stories Oral History Project collects and examines stories, memories, tall tales, tragedies, and triumphs of all members of the Hokie community to help us know our shared history and to make sense of it. At the heart of the project is Hokies interviewing Hokies—largely student-staffed and trained by oral historians, interviewers engage with VT Alumni to learn their history and to make mentoring connections that go beyond the student experience. As we seek to understand why Virginia Tech is top rated in its success in engaging alumni, we highlight the exciting, memorable, historic moments in Hokie lives that have forged strong and enduring connections. Any questions regarding this collection should be directed to Ren Harman, Oral History Projects Archivist, harman07@vt.edu Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="http://vtstories.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">VT Stories</a> Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Ren Harman Location The location of the interview. Holtzman Alumni Center Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 1:05:01 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Bob Bates Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource VT Stories Oral History with Bob Bates, October 2, 2017 (Ms2016-015) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015_BobBates Subject The topic of the resource University History Description An account of the resource Education has always been important in the life of Robert “Bob” Bates, former dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (now College of Science). Both of his parents were college-educated, and his mother was a teacher, while his father worked for the U.S. government. The youngest of four, Bates and his siblings were all expected to attend college. Although it was difficult for his parents to pay for all of their educations, they still made it a priority, and as Bates said, “there was no other option” but for him and his siblings to further their education. He decided to study biology at Lewis & Clark College, a small liberal arts college in Portland with around the same student population as his high school — a stark contrast from the universities that would later become central in his life. He enjoyed his time at Lewis & Clark because he had the opportunity to do research, study abroad in Japan, and feed his growing interest in microbiology and virology, the study of viruses. After graduating from Lewis & Clark in 1966, Bates obtained his master’s degree in Bacteriology and Public Health from Washington State University in 1969. He then began working toward his doctorate at Colorado State University, although his now-wife Wendy, whom he met at Washington State, was still teaching elementary school in Tacoma, Washington, at the time. After a few months of dating long distance, Wendy moved to Colorado, and the two married while Bates finished his doctorate in microbiology with a specialty in virology, which he received in 1972. After completing his formal education, Bates ended up at Virginia Tech partly by chance. He found out about an opening in a faculty position while attending a national meeting for microbiologists. Although he had never heard of the university or the town of Blacksburg before, he got an interview, received the position, and moved all the way from Colorado to Blacksburg just a few months after graduating from Colorado State. As a professor on tenure track at Virginia Tech, Bates learned about the importance of collaboration and interdisciplinary work through his experiences conducting research with graduate students and other faculty members. While he enjoyed research, one of the challenges he faced as a new professor was trying to get research opportunities lined up and properly funded. He was pleased, however, that many programs at Virginia Tech, as well as other land grant universities, were becoming more interdisciplinary. During his time as a professor, he took on another new role: father. He and his wife had three children in five years, and his wife took a break from teaching to stay home with them. After he “moved up through the ranks” as a professor, he was offered a position as the associate dean for research and graduate education for the College of Arts and Sciences, and was in that position for around six years, before becoming dean. As his role as a professor, researcher, and dean grew, Bates soon began to realize that it was necessary to cut back on his teaching responsibilities, although he said it was a hard sacrifice to give up working with the students he loved. Bates’ experiences as dean proved to be both challenging and satisfying. He remembered one instance when the college was put into a bind when it discovered that there were 600 more incoming students than expected just three weeks before the fall semester began. Although faculty members were understandably displeased, they soon stepped up to teach more courses, an action that Bates called “rewarding and refreshing.” In 2002, Bates was offered a job as provost of Washington State University, which is where he received his master’s degree. He said it was a difficult decision to leave Virginia Tech because although he and his wife expected to stay for only a few years, he ended up staying for around 30 years and raising his children in Blacksburg. Although he didn’t accept the offer at first, he eventually decided to pack up and move to Pullman to start a new life at Washington State. He was provost for about eight years and stayed at Washington State for about 13 and a half years before retiring. Bates said he is pleased with the direction in which current faculty are leading the College of Science at Virginia Tech and the university in general, and he notes the importance of dynamic degree programs that keep up with current trends. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017-10-02 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. 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Title A name given to the resource VT Stories Oral History Collection (Ms2016-015) Subject The topic of the resource University history Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Permission to publish material from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Description An account of the resource Initiated in 2015 by the President’s Office and managed by faculty and staff in History, English, TLOS, VT Libraries, and the Alumni Association, the VT Stories Oral History Project collects and examines stories, memories, tall tales, tragedies, and triumphs of all members of the Hokie community to help us know our shared history and to make sense of it. At the heart of the project is Hokies interviewing Hokies—largely student-staffed and trained by oral historians, interviewers engage with VT Alumni to learn their history and to make mentoring connections that go beyond the student experience. As we seek to understand why Virginia Tech is top rated in its success in engaging alumni, we highlight the exciting, memorable, historic moments in Hokie lives that have forged strong and enduring connections. Any questions regarding this collection should be directed to Ren Harman, Oral History Projects Archivist, harman07@vt.edu Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="http://vtstories.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">VT Stories</a> Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Ren Harman Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 1:24:03 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Mickey Hayes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource VT Stories Oral History with Mickey Hayes, October 19, 2017 (Ms2016-015) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015_MickeyHayes Subject The topic of the resource University History Description An account of the resource Mickey Hayes, born as Charles Joseph Hayes, Jr. was born in Pittsburgh in 1941, moved to Norfolk very shortly after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and finally settled in Virginia Beach for the rest of his childhood. Here, he mostly spent his time away from conventional beachside activities. Instead, he fished, crabbed, and went water-skiing on the Lynnhaven River. As a teenager, Mickey grew interested in his parents’ work: operating an ornamental plant nursery. He spent these teenage summers weeding in rows of plants while his friends worked as lifeguards on the beach. But this time Mickey spent working for his parents planted a seed for his future career at Virginia Tech and beyond. Before continuing, the question must be asked: why Mickey? Mickey rarely uses his full name. He’ll tell you his parents selected the nickname out of thin air and his mother wanted a name to stand out from his father, Charles Joseph Hayes, Sr. (also known as Charles Hayes, an influential horticulturist/plantsman who, among other ornamental varietal introductions, created the highly popular U.S. plant-patented “Chuck Hayes Gardenia”). The nickname sticks with Mickey now, so much so that rarely anyone acknowledges him by his full name. When the decision to attend college became apparent, Mickey needed to select a Virginia school due to cost. Still, why did he go to VT? Well, his father was active in and a past President of the Virginia Nurserymen’s Association, an organization in which the Virginia Tech Horticulture Department has always been both supportive and active. Virginia Tech also provided Mickey the option to pursue a degree in ornamental horticulture with a major in landscape design, which fit Mickey’s plans to become a landscape architect. Mickey’s arrival to VT strayed from the path of others, too. Back in the early sixties, students at Virginia Tech were required to be a member of the Corps of Cadets for at least their first two years. Some exceptions did exist, though. To get around participating in the Corps, Mickey took classes at the Norfolk Division of William & Mary (now known as Old Dominion University) and as a transfer student to Virginia Tech, he wasn’t required to be a member of the Corps of Cadets. Early on, Mickey joined the DKE fraternity. There, he met lifelong friends with whom he still enjoys and shares important times with. Upon coming to Virginia Tech, Mickey met important professors and figures who would influence his life’s success. Arguably the most important relationship Mickey had while at Virginia Tech was with his course advisor and head of the Horticulture Department, Dr. Wesley P. Judkins. Dr. Judkins forced Mickey to expand his horizons and study different subjects, including religion, logic, advertising, business law, genetics, biochemistry, and all manner of diverse subjects all across campus. Mickey didn’t want to study these subjects, his mind too focused on becoming a landscape architect. Much to his chagrin, Mickey abided by Dr. Judkins and learned about these subjects. After graduating, Mickey went back to work at his parent’s nursery. He earned a decent living. Envious of the lavish oceanfront properties he used to mow grass for when he was young and working for his parents’ mowing crew, he aspired to a grander plan. He wanted to succeed, to grasp the ability to change his life for the better, and staying in one spot likely would not meet his aspirations. At this point, Mickey ventured into the real estate business and began selling land and properties at Beech Mountain, North Carolina. Over time, he began to focus his real estate career on land planning, resort development, community development, and assisting others with these newfound skills. When reflecting on the importance of his time under Dr. Judkins’ influence, Mickey has this to say: Over his time at the Outer Banks, North Carolina, Mickey transitioned from real estate salesman to an expert land planner. He ran a real estate development company for two different owners from 1977 to 2008, where he effectively managed business with complete autonomy through his expertise. Beyond the scope of his career, Mickey also explored other facets of life. He was President of the Virginia Beach Jaycees (also known as the Junior Chamber of Commerce), a young men’s entrepreneurial-centered organization for community service and was President of The Virginia Beach Sports Club. Mickey also networked with local politicians in the old city of Virginia Beach. During these times, he absorbed information from every direction. Mickey also joined the Hokie Club in 1967, just three years after graduating from Virginia Tech. The Hokie Club, now also known as the Virginia Tech Athletic Fund, was called the Virginia Tech Student Aid Association in that era. Members of the Board of Directors of the organization quickly brought Mickey onto the Board. Here, Mickey got to know well many notable figures in VT’s history, including Tech President Dr. T. Marshall Hahn, Student Aid Association President Gordon Bowman, and many VT benefactors, including Howard Gray, George Middleton, and several others of that era. During his time on the Board, Mickey also began watching and believing in VT’s football program. He was inspired by Tech’s bids for the Liberty Bowl back in 1966 and 1968. During the later years of his career, Mickey became a mentor to both his employees and members of DKE at Virginia Tech. Since his retirement in 2008, Mickey has returned to Blacksburg with his wife Sarah to enjoy the excitement of the college town and the stimulus of the diversity and activity at Virginia Tech. He still mentors a handful of young DKE members and continues to assist past employees as an advisor. Though he only mentors select people, he offers the following words of encouragement to everyone: Mickey Hayes offers a certain type of gravity for those around him. He exudes charisma and charm, wisdom and wonder. Like so many other people, Mickey came from a modest origin, but chose to challenge himself and strive for success. Virginia Tech is and should be grateful to have such a powerful and generous person to not only pass through the community, but continue to give back and allow others a chance to find the same or greater success. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017-10-19 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. 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Title A name given to the resource VT Stories Oral History Collection (Ms2016-015) Subject The topic of the resource University history Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Permission to publish material from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Description An account of the resource Initiated in 2015 by the President’s Office and managed by faculty and staff in History, English, TLOS, VT Libraries, and the Alumni Association, the VT Stories Oral History Project collects and examines stories, memories, tall tales, tragedies, and triumphs of all members of the Hokie community to help us know our shared history and to make sense of it. At the heart of the project is Hokies interviewing Hokies—largely student-staffed and trained by oral historians, interviewers engage with VT Alumni to learn their history and to make mentoring connections that go beyond the student experience. As we seek to understand why Virginia Tech is top rated in its success in engaging alumni, we highlight the exciting, memorable, historic moments in Hokie lives that have forged strong and enduring connections. Any questions regarding this collection should be directed to Ren Harman, Oral History Projects Archivist, harman07@vt.edu Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="http://vtstories.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">VT Stories</a> Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Ren Harman Location The location of the interview. Virginia Beach, Virginia Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 01:25:13 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Matt Winston Sr. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource VT Stories Oral History with Matthew Winston Sr., February 9, 2018 (Ms2016-015) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015_MattWinstonSr Subject The topic of the resource University History African American history Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018-02-09 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="http://vtstories.org/2018/10/31/matt-winston-sr-leading-the-way-for-future-hokies/" target="_blank">Matt Winston, Sr., VT Stories</a> Description An account of the resource Matt Winston Sr., Virginia Tech class of 1959, was born in Norfolk, Virginia in 1938, the youngest of three children. Though he grew up in a time of warfare and racial segregation in a poor family, he enjoyed his childhood. He remembers being hardly aware of the hardships around him, to which he says: “Someone was looking after me but I didn’t know it.” While at Booker T. Washington high school, he excelled in academics and caught the attention of his physics teacher, who had started his own guidance program. This teacher suggested that Matt get an engineering education at a Virginia university, which up to that point Matt and other Black students had thought impossible. He ended up getting a grant from a foundation to attend college and decided to come to Virginia Tech. He recalls being overwhelmed by the Virginia Tech campus and to be living in the mountains. At the time, Virginia Tech was largely attended by World War II veterans, and Matt remembers there being a behavioral distinction between the men who had served and those like him who weren’t and saw college as “freedom to get away from home.” As one of the earliest Black students to ever attend Virginia Tech, Matt remembers some instances of discrimination, but he also states that he had an easier time than other Black students who came before him, such as Charlie Yates. Matt was unable to attend the Ring Dance because he was Black and recalls getting a call from President Newman telling him so. He also remembers an instance where a professor stopped teaching one of his classes because he didn’t want to teach a class with a Black student in it. Though Matt had troubles and sometimes felt isolated during his early years at Virginia Tech, he also states that he cannot remember a troublesome incident with any student. He was also welcomed by the Black community in Blacksburg and grew a family-like bond with other African American individuals in the town. Following his graduation in 1959, Matt got a job at NASA’s Langley Research Center, where many other Virginia Tech graduates worked at the time. He ended up working there for 36 years. While working for NASA Matt was able to go to Virginia Tech to speak with Hokie students about his job over the years, which he greatly enjoyed. When speaking with these students, Matt would emphasize how a Virginia Tech education would always serve them no matter where they went or where they worked. Matt’s influence as one of the first Black students at Virginia Tech has influenced someone very close to him, his son, Matt Winston Jr. who now serves as Vice President for Alumni Relations at Virginia Tech. Matt Winston Jr. states that people continually come up to him with memories of attending Virginia Tech with his father, and that “if everything that he and his classmates can go through they walk out of here and they say they still love Virginia Tech, then I'm like why shouldn’t everybody love Virginia Tech? . . . . And so I think that’s what my calling and my job is, and so it may sound like a movie script or something, but I couldn’t be doing what I'm doing if my dad hadn’t done what he did.” Through all the hardship, loneliness, and good times, Matt Winston Sr. has developed an intense Hokie Pride and a gratefulness for the institution. Today, he credits Virginia Tech with teaching him humility and dealing with adversity. Today, Matt represents one of many students who led the way for future minority Hokies. His influence, optimism, and success demonstrate true Hokie spirit. References A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. <a href="https://oralhistory-dev.cloud.lib.vt.edu/ohms-viewer/viewer.php?cachefile=Ms2016-015_MattWinstonSr.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/14000ba8346e1c2b0bbd1ee17a0d8349.jpg 32302998006c3d6d4f9a41325f31402c https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/d2a092d75c5a413df2c8524c4322c4b4.mp3 aefef9e829b51082883bb28de4cab5ea Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource VT Stories Oral History Collection (Ms2016-015) Subject The topic of the resource University history Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Permission to publish material from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Description An account of the resource Initiated in 2015 by the President’s Office and managed by faculty and staff in History, English, TLOS, VT Libraries, and the Alumni Association, the VT Stories Oral History Project collects and examines stories, memories, tall tales, tragedies, and triumphs of all members of the Hokie community to help us know our shared history and to make sense of it. At the heart of the project is Hokies interviewing Hokies—largely student-staffed and trained by oral historians, interviewers engage with VT Alumni to learn their history and to make mentoring connections that go beyond the student experience. As we seek to understand why Virginia Tech is top rated in its success in engaging alumni, we highlight the exciting, memorable, historic moments in Hokie lives that have forged strong and enduring connections. Any questions regarding this collection should be directed to Ren Harman, Oral History Projects Archivist, harman07@vt.edu Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="http://vtstories.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">VT Stories</a> Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Maddy Bloomer Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Todd Ogle Location The location of the interview. Torgersen Hall, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 00:50:59 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource VT Stories Oral History with Todd Ogle, April 03, 2017 (Ms2016-015) Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015_ToddOgle Subject The topic of the resource Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Description An account of the resource Todd Ogle grew up in Northern Virginia and pursued his undergraduate degree at Virginia Tech from 1992 and 1996. Although he never planned on attending the school, during a visit his loved the student experience and he chose it. During undergrad, he studied communications and eventually pursued a master's and doctorate in teaching instructional technology. In this interview, Todd talks about his undergraduate experience at Virginia Tech, pursuing further education, and coming back to teach at the school. He emphasizes leaving the community better than he found it, and hopes to do so in his work with designing courses for students. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016-04-03 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish materials from VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource VT Stories Oral History Collection (Ms2016-015) Subject The topic of the resource University history Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Permission to publish material from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Description An account of the resource Initiated in 2015 by the President’s Office and managed by faculty and staff in History, English, TLOS, VT Libraries, and the Alumni Association, the VT Stories Oral History Project collects and examines stories, memories, tall tales, tragedies, and triumphs of all members of the Hokie community to help us know our shared history and to make sense of it. At the heart of the project is Hokies interviewing Hokies—largely student-staffed and trained by oral historians, interviewers engage with VT Alumni to learn their history and to make mentoring connections that go beyond the student experience. As we seek to understand why Virginia Tech is top rated in its success in engaging alumni, we highlight the exciting, memorable, historic moments in Hokie lives that have forged strong and enduring connections. Any questions regarding this collection should be directed to Ren Harman, Oral History Projects Archivist, harman07@vt.edu Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="http://vtstories.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">VT Stories</a> Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Ren Harman Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 1:03:19 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Bill Latham Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource VT Stories Oral History with Bill Latham, May 21, 2015 (Ms2016-015) Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015_BillLatham Subject The topic of the resource University History Description An account of the resource On the residential side of campus, there is an academic building where researchers from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) and College of Natural Resources and Environment (CNRE) work diligently to find solutions to environmental issues and improve the quality of life for all of Earth’s inhabitants. This is Latham Hall. In 2006, Latham Hall was named after an outstanding alumni and integral member of the Hokie community, Bill C. Latham, after he and his wife, Betty, made a large donation to the University to support research. Latham has remained an involved member of the Virginia Tech community since he graduated with a degree in General Agriculture in 1955. Why did Latham choose to come to Virginia Tech, a University he has had unbreakable ties with for over the past 50 years? Simple. His mother. Latham’s mother wanted her son to experience a broad education in agriculture. The Lathams own hundreds of acres of farmland in Prince William county in northern Virginia: the same farmland Latham has lived on since he was brought back from the hospital as a baby in 1933. With an education from Virginia Tech, Latham was prepared to operate the farm, while working in the banking and hotel businesses on the side to provide for education for his four children. The University was much different back when Latham began his studies in 1951. During that time, the majority of the student body was made up of the Corps of Cadets. However, Latham was not interested in joining the military after graduation. He had a farm to return to. Leaving the Corps of Cadets meant that Latham became one of the one thousand civilian students on campus. He made the most of this experience, becoming the president of the growing civilian body. Latham has a variety of anecdotes from his years as a student — from standing up to an irate English professor, to learning how to pilot in a rented J3 Cub, a well-known, lightweight aircraft. One of the most memorable stories happened his senior year when other students played a trick on him after a dance at the Student Activities Building. Six years after graduation, in 1961, friend and fellow alumni, Buddy Russell, asked Latham to join the Alumni Board. While on this board, Latham was forced to make difficult, yet important decisions for the future of the University. Latham had a major role in assisting the University during a time of financial trouble in the late 80’s. After President Lavery made poor financial decisions concerning the Athletic Department, Latham, as a member of the Alumni Board and Board of Visitors, advised that the former president resign from his position.After a 12 year break from the Board of Visitors, Latham returned after President Torgersen stepped down from his position to resume teaching in 2000. This meant Latham played a role in choosing the next president of the University. Latham has been honored with multiple awards for his dedication to his alma mater, including the Alumni Distinguished Service Award in 1996 and the William H. Ruffner Medal in 2007. Regarding the future of the University, Latham hopes that Virginia Tech continues with the goals of remaining a land-grant University and making a college education possible for capable students. 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Title A name given to the resource VT Stories Oral History Collection (Ms2016-015) Subject The topic of the resource University history Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Permission to publish material from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Description An account of the resource Initiated in 2015 by the President’s Office and managed by faculty and staff in History, English, TLOS, VT Libraries, and the Alumni Association, the VT Stories Oral History Project collects and examines stories, memories, tall tales, tragedies, and triumphs of all members of the Hokie community to help us know our shared history and to make sense of it. At the heart of the project is Hokies interviewing Hokies—largely student-staffed and trained by oral historians, interviewers engage with VT Alumni to learn their history and to make mentoring connections that go beyond the student experience. As we seek to understand why Virginia Tech is top rated in its success in engaging alumni, we highlight the exciting, memorable, historic moments in Hokie lives that have forged strong and enduring connections. Any questions regarding this collection should be directed to Ren Harman, Oral History Projects Archivist, harman07@vt.edu Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="http://vtstories.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">VT Stories</a> Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Ren Harman Location The location of the interview. Holtzman Alumni Center, Virginia Tech campus Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 01:19:22 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Bill Roth Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource VT Stories Oral History with Bill Roth, January 26, 2018 (Ms2016-015) Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015_BillRoth Subject The topic of the resource University History Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018-01-26 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Permission to publish material from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="http://vtstories.org/2018/04/18/bill-roth-dedicated-to-virginia-tech/" target="_blank">Bill Roth, VT Stories</a> Description An account of the resource Bill Roth grew up in Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania playing ice hockey. He attended Syracuse University studying multimedia journalism, wanting to work in sports broadcasting. After graduating, he was hired at Virginia Tech as the “Voice of the Hokies,” doing radio for Virginia Tech athletics, and worked here for 27 years. In this interview, Roth talks about his journey into sports broadcasting, college athletics, and the work which placed him in the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. 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Title A name given to the resource VT Stories Oral History Collection (Ms2016-015) Subject The topic of the resource University history Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Permission to publish material from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Description An account of the resource Initiated in 2015 by the President’s Office and managed by faculty and staff in History, English, TLOS, VT Libraries, and the Alumni Association, the VT Stories Oral History Project collects and examines stories, memories, tall tales, tragedies, and triumphs of all members of the Hokie community to help us know our shared history and to make sense of it. At the heart of the project is Hokies interviewing Hokies—largely student-staffed and trained by oral historians, interviewers engage with VT Alumni to learn their history and to make mentoring connections that go beyond the student experience. As we seek to understand why Virginia Tech is top rated in its success in engaging alumni, we highlight the exciting, memorable, historic moments in Hokie lives that have forged strong and enduring connections. Any questions regarding this collection should be directed to Ren Harman, Oral History Projects Archivist, harman07@vt.edu Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="http://vtstories.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">VT Stories</a> Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Hannah Goode Location The location of the interview. Shanks Hall, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 50:51 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Virginia "Ginny" Fowler Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource VT Stories Oral History with Virginia "Ginney" Fowler, March 23, 2018 (Ms2016-015) Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015_GinnyFowler Subject The topic of the resource University History Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018-03-23 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Permission to publish material from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Description An account of the resource Ginney Fowler was born in Lexington, Kentucky but moved around for the majority of her upbringing. From age four to seventeen, she lived in Texas, Montana, Kentucky, Oregon, and Florida, but then entered the University of Kentucky as an early entrant. Although she started as a philosophy major, Ginny switched into English, graduating in 1969. She continued with a graduate program at the University of Pittsburgh, and stayed for a PhD, defending in 1976. She came to Virginia Tech in a stroke of luck. After finishing her PhD, Virginia Tech went through a massive hiring process in building a College of Arts and Sciences. She arrived as an assistant professor in 1977, and spent her career at the school, teaching and writing. Although she began as a Victorian scholar in grad school, her research agenda changed to focusing on female and minority writers, which she emphasizes the importance of. In working at Virginia Tech, she specifically emphasizes the importance of liberal arts education. In this interview, Ginny talks about her journey to arriving at Virginia Tech, changes she’s seen on campus, her research agenda, and concerns she has for the university. References A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. <a href="https://oralhistory-dev.cloud.lib.vt.edu/ohms-viewer/viewer.php?cachefile=Ms2016-015_GinneyFowler.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/a51db964b5cb334a322385f0f71844ea.jpg bd21ce26911f11d39bdb9b106161b455 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/bd32e4e25a9c51d31b5b6da16191e2aa.mp3 11270efae41e5430c65523e2ec7edd64 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource VT Stories Oral History Collection (Ms2016-015) Subject The topic of the resource University history Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Permission to publish material from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Description An account of the resource Initiated in 2015 by the President’s Office and managed by faculty and staff in History, English, TLOS, VT Libraries, and the Alumni Association, the VT Stories Oral History Project collects and examines stories, memories, tall tales, tragedies, and triumphs of all members of the Hokie community to help us know our shared history and to make sense of it. At the heart of the project is Hokies interviewing Hokies—largely student-staffed and trained by oral historians, interviewers engage with VT Alumni to learn their history and to make mentoring connections that go beyond the student experience. As we seek to understand why Virginia Tech is top rated in its success in engaging alumni, we highlight the exciting, memorable, historic moments in Hokie lives that have forged strong and enduring connections. Any questions regarding this collection should be directed to Ren Harman, Oral History Projects Archivist, harman07@vt.edu Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="http://vtstories.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">VT Stories</a> Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Ren Harman Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 49:29 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Jack Evans Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource VT Stories Oral History with Jack Evans, March 3, 2017 (Ms2016-015) Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015_JackEvans Subject The topic of the resource University History Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017-03-03 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Description An account of the resource Dr. Jack Evans grew up in California before moving to Colorado for several years. He moved again in high school to Reno, Nevada, where he then attended undergraduate at University of Nevada, Reno and majored in biology. After graduation, he planned on moving to Virginia to be closer to his girlfriend (now wife) Mary, with the vague intention of working at Virginia Tech. Jack’s professor at UNR connected him to Dr. Cranford, who then connected him to the Entomology Department, which landed him a job. After falling in love with the campus, he stayed to do his master’s and PhD in education, then began working as a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences. In this interview, Jack covers his life as a first generation college student, moving across the country to Virginia, and becoming a beloved biology professor at the university. 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