4 50 227 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/8b2216483523dd337cef79d51d460659.jpeg e3e54f3f7ca33c155c4114266c540448 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/a759c96469afc9816e98f087bb771ea6.mp3 69b8511e13591c01334488f189a1cbcc 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 Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Douglas Martin Location The location of the interview. Holtzman Alumni Center Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 00:57:51 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 Douglas Martin, May 5, 2019 (Ms2016-015) Subject The topic of the resource April 16, 2007 shootings Diversity in higher education Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Alumni Association Description An account of the resource Douglas Martin, Ed.D. is Director Emeritus in the Department of Human Resources at Virginia Tech. This nearly hour-long interview contains his first-hand account of several impactful people and events that shaped Tech in the last half century. Most of the individuals mentioned have since been dedicated a building on campus. 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 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015_DouglasMartin 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> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2019-05-10 Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="http://vtstories.org/2019/12/08/douglas-martin-a-beacon-of-service/" target="_blank">Douglas Martin, VT Stories</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=Ms2016-015_DouglasMartin.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/fb62ce3d19d01f5e309abf84347592b7.jpg 5c1121e16cdfdc8658e6046504a1b108 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/7fb0d6079a4bca0eb03c375a8c00be7d.mp3 2067f07634b60feb1eea1fc743982d85 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 Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Gerald Miller Location The location of the interview. Holtzman Alumni Center Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 01:24:23 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 Gerald Miller, May 16, 2018 (Ms2016-015) Subject The topic of the resource Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Corps of Cadets Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Alumni Association University History Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018-05-16 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 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015_GeraldMiller 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 Gerald Miller grew up on a farm in Harrisonburg, Virginia. From an early age, he had responsibilities and schooling expectations drilled into him, which heavily guided his career. He attended Virginia Tech and graduated in 1965, majoring in Agronomy. In this interview, he talks about his time at Virginia Tech, including his infamous rat year and the German club. After graduating, he was assigned to Ft. Leonard Wood where he decided to get a master’s and PhD in soil science from Iowa State while in the military. Decades later, he still takes part in Virginia Tech through five year reunions and credits it with changing his life. 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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 Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Roger H. Moore Location The location of the interview. Holtzman Alumni Center Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 01:10:42 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 Roger H. Moore, April 26, 2018 (Ms2016-015) Subject The topic of the resource Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Alumni Association 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 <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 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015_RogerMoore 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 Roger H. More was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland in 1942. From an early age he knew that he would attend college, but planned on going to Baltimore Polytechnic Institute. These plans changed when his best friend and his bother went to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and convinced Roger to attend also. While at Virginia Tech, he majored in general science and took part in the German Club and Sigma Nu, along with the Corps. After graduation and serving in the U.S. Army Security Agency, he worked in telecommunications. He remains involved in Virginia Tech affairs through the Legacy Society and the College of Science. 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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 Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Mary Blackwood Willis Blackwood Location The location of the interview. Holtzman Alumni Center Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 01:10:55 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 Mary and Willis Blackwood, May 10, 2018 (Ms2016-015) Subject The topic of the resource Football Description An account of the resource In an hour and 10 minute interview of Mary Nolen Blackwood and Willis Blackwood, Ren Harman asks about their lives as they connect to Virginia Tech. Along with early life at Virginia Tech and family life, this interview touches on their continued charity to the University, achievements and honors bestowed upon them from the University, and the Real Estate Program they initiated on campus. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018-05-10 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 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015_MaryandWillisBlackwood 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=Ms2016-015_MaryandWillisBlackwood.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/820cc05ac80713f94639bfd1d7b2cb23.jpg 1a5aed8d1815292abd1bc9bba1c90bb8 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/99208d2daeafc3d1ef1d0b0296192b38.mp3 de41d4f3c36d62e7b5eef9b6548660cb 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 Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Ida Powell Location The location of the interview. Holtzman Alumni Center Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 01:08:45 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 Ida Powell, May 17, 2018 (Ms2016-015) Subject The topic of the resource Women Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg (Va.) Home economics Description An account of the resource Ida Powell graduated from Virginia Tech in 1958 with a bachelor's degree in home economics. In this hour-long interview, Powell discusses her experience as a female student attending Virginia Tech's campus in the 1950s as well as her humanitarian work following graduation. 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 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015_IdaPowell 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=Ms2016-015_IdaPowell.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/ec47a784a96dc59c35623cfe234e83e6.jpg 54d12d844a13fd0696f658cb6d6addf0 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/73cfaeb7dccd3e6a72d90fd5a37eefe0.mp3 f9935765db77797db2d7f051c0b070ad 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 Black Women at VT Oral History Project (Ms1995-026) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1995-026 Description An account of the resource <p>The Black Women at Virginia Tech History Project, a multi-phase research and education program, involves:</p> <ul> <li>The identification of the first black women--student, staff and faculty--to enter the university.</li> <li>The collection of their narratives of that entry experience.</li> <li>The design and execution of program events to enhance communication, understanding, and relationships within the university's culturally diverse community.</li> </ul> <p>The project will increase knowledge about the women's community, celebrate the racial integration of that community, and provide deeper insight into the issues and opportunities inherent in striving to achieve an open, diverse, and just educational environment. The term "black" is used here to designate those United States citizens who are the descendants of enslaved people, ancestorially residing in the country of approximately 400 years.</p> <p>The three-phase research component of the project got underway fall term, 1994 under the auspice of The Women's Center in collaboration with the University Archive in the University Libraries. Two factors supported The Women's Center's investment of a considerable amount of its limited resources in this project. First, grounded in a philosophy of feminism, it was important that the center's account of history of campus women recognize and document racial diversity. Second, administrative records only began to account for the racial identity of its members in 1985. To begin a study to build an appropriate account of the history of university women, the center and the University Archive undertook archival photographic searches and networking activities.</p> <p>The education effort will involve a wide variety of programs, carried out by campus and community organizations as well as academic departments. Some of the activities will be oral, written, audio-visual, and video-taped presentations, seminars, round table discussions, exhibitions, and in tandem study and actions programs. Study and action programs will forge and sustain diverse coalitions of university members who design and carry out actions to identify and eradicate barrier to cross-racial cooperation and associations in all spheres of the university.</p> <p>Elaine Carter initiated the Black Women's History Project at the Virginia Tech Women's Center in the fall of 1994.</p> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://aspace.lib.vt.edu/repositories/2/resources/2010" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Finding aid for the Black Women at Virginia Tech Oral History Project Records</a> 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.) 02:01:14 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. 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Title A name given to the resource Oral History with Cheryl Butler MacDonald, November 28, 1998 (Ms1995-026) Subject The topic of the resource University History Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1998-11-28 Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1995_026_MacDonald_Cheryl 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=Ms1995_026_MacDonald_Cheryl.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/fc1be91a7a10a1ee59bd768084e2c4c4.jpg e6d0295f8e8c1624a771a864afc94e3a https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/0d185d6ace59be2d09189c2e379eebce.pdf 9ebde44f16b865e9c70b948abe10807c 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 Corps of Cadets History, 125th Anniversary of Virginia Tech Collection Subject The topic of the resource Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Corps of Cadets Description An account of the resource This part of the online collection includes documents and images related to the history of the Corps of Cadets. This collection includes materials included in an 1997 online exhibit created for the 125th anniversary of the university. The original exhibit was a series of webpages with images, digitized text, maps, newspaper clippings, and more. In the course of migrating the exhibit to a newer platform, digitized items were moved to this collection. In some cases, text-based pages were captured as pdf files and included in this collection. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Individual resources may be in the public domain or may have some non-commercial uses permitted. See the rights note on individual items for more information. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files PDF 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 Emily Pillsbury Davis Oral History Transcript Subject The topic of the resource Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Corps of Cadets Description An account of the resource PDF transcript of an oral history interview with Emily Pillsbury Davis. Pillsbury was the "L" Squadron commander in the Corps of Cadets in 1975-1976. This transcript was created from files on a previous iteration of the 125th Anniversary website. The audio of this interview has not yet been digitized by Special Collections and University Archives. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1998-11-17 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. 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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 Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Bob Quisenberry Location The location of the interview. Holtzman Alumni Center Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 00:59:09 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 Bob Quisenberry, April 3, 2018 (Ms2016-015) Subject The topic of the resource Oral histories (document genres) Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Corps of Cadets Description An account of the resource Bob Quisenberry, Class of 1962, discusses his life and career, including his time as a student at Virginia Tech and his continued involvement with the university in the decades 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. Ren Harman Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Kevin Crofton Location The location of the interview. Holtzman Alumni Center Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 00:54:38 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 Kevin Crofton, September 29, 2017 Subject The topic of the resource University History Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Virginia, Southwest Aerospace engineers Montgomery County (Va.) Oral histories (document genres) Description An account of the resource In this nearly hour long interview, Ren Harman, Project Manager for VT Stories, interviews Kevin Crofton, Class of 1982, in the Holtzman Alumni Center on the campus of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA. In this interview, Kevin reflects on his time growing up, his decision to attend Virginia Tech, and his extensive history of philanthropy to Virginia Tech, including naming the Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering. 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 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015_KevinCrofton 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/2020/09/14/kevin-crofton-hokie-across-the-pond/">VT Stories, Kevin Crofton</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=Ms2016-015_KevinCrofton.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/f8381b39b8155775a3f10ac38d2938f4.png b2da318aa7d4f1a7a4d860d9f2369535 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/f8b32299fbcd73fbddcd1135f62d0951.mp3 ea771ff340d781526b81c02865692303 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. Manisha Sharma Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Clara Cox Location The location of the interview. Holtzman Alumni Center Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 00:55:56 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 Clara Cox, March 23, 2018 Subject The topic of the resource Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University University History University Archives Education, Secondary Description An account of the resource In this VT Stories interview from 2018, Manisha Sharma interviews the former Director of University Publications Clara Cox in the Holtzman Alumni Center. In this oral history Cox talks about her rise through the ranks of university relations, her current work supporting the Council on VT History, and her love and affinity for the university. 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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 Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Jerry Hulick Location The location of the interview. Holtzman Alumni Center Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 01:20:59 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 Jerry Hulick, June 8, 2018 Subject The topic of the resource Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Alumni Association Blacksburg (Va.) University History Description An account of the resource In this VT Stories oral history interview, Ren Harman interviews Jerry Hulick, Class of 1973. Hulick discusses his time at Virginia Tech during the protests of the Vietnam War and the changing landscape of the culture in Virginia Tech and Blacksburg. Hulick highlights his love for the university motto of "Ut Prosim" through his philanthropic work both inside and outside the university, including the Mobile Autism Clinic, the Dean of the College of Science Roundtable, and his "Giving Day" challenges. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Black Appalachians Oral History Project (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource African American history Montgomery County (Va.) Kentland Farm Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Coal mines and mining Description An account of the resource The Black Appalachians Oral History Project consists of a series of interviews conducted by Dr. Michael Cooke of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University concerning black life in Appalachia, especially in Montgomery County, Virginia. The narrators represent communities such as Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Elliston, Riner, Shawsville, and Wake Forest. 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 Appalachians 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. Michael A. Cooke Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Frank Bannister Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 01:43:54 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 Oral History with Frank Bannister, February 26, 1991 (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource African American history Coal mines and mining Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Montgomery County (Va.) Kentland Farm Description An account of the resource Frank Bannister was born in Wake Forest, Virginia in 1913, and his family members were descendants of Kentland Plantation slaves, which is now Kentland Farm in Whitethorne, Virginia. Bannister describes growing up in Wake Forest, working in the mines, Christiansburg Industrial Institute, Black social life, and desegregation in Montgomery County. Specifically, Bannister discusses his work in the mines and his experience working for President Marshall Hahn at Virginia Tech during the time of desegregation. 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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=Ms1991-019_FrankBannister.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/e8691d013dacfe3a051d5bc981ace180.mp3 43298461ee11fabb29f6783bd1350665 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 Appalachians Oral History Project (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource African American history Montgomery County (Va.) Kentland Farm Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Coal mines and mining Description An account of the resource The Black Appalachians Oral History Project consists of a series of interviews conducted by Dr. Michael Cooke of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University concerning black life in Appalachia, especially in Montgomery County, Virginia. The narrators represent communities such as Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Elliston, Riner, Shawsville, and Wake Forest. 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 Appalachians 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. Michael A. Cooke Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Leola Burns Alexander Burford Location The location of the interview. Burford home Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 00:57:47 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 Oral History with Leola Burns Alexander Burford, March 11, 1991 (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource Christiansburg, Va. Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Montgomery County (Va.) Description An account of the resource Leola Burford, a resident of Christiansburg, worked as a teacher in the Richmond area before getting married, and, eventually returning to the Christiansburg area. In this interview, Burford recalls her experiences at CI and Hampton University and discusses life in general for Black Appalachians in Montgomery County by describing social life, church life, and race relations. 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 Black Appalachians 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 Ms1991-019_Burford_Leola 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: Black Appalachians Oral History Project, Ms1991-019, 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> 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=Ms1991-019_Burford_Leola.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/e324c6f98d6f7e727e66d6952d992cc4.mp3 2e6ba1c8a6bb4b2758f0df4279e947c7 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 Appalachians Oral History Project (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource African American history Montgomery County (Va.) Kentland Farm Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Coal mines and mining Description An account of the resource The Black Appalachians Oral History Project consists of a series of interviews conducted by Dr. Michael Cooke of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University concerning black life in Appalachia, especially in Montgomery County, Virginia. The narrators represent communities such as Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Elliston, Riner, Shawsville, and Wake Forest. 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 Appalachians 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. Michael A. Cooke Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Rice Dobbins Location The location of the interview. Dobbins Residence Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 00:24:02 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 Oral History with Rice Dobbins, March 2, 1991 Subject The topic of the resource African American history Farm tenancy--Virginia. Iron foundries--Virginia Montgomery County (Va.) Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Description An account of the resource Rice Dobbins grew up in Riner, Virginia in an area called Piney Wood. Dobbins primarily worked as a farmer in the Montgomery County area, specifically on Heth Farm (present day Heathwood Apartments). He moved to Blacksburg in the late 1930s, where he married Ethel Dobbins and started a family. Rice Dobbins discusses work opportunities for Black Appalachians, including farm work in the area, and he talks about the Riner area's demographic demise. His wife, Ethel Dobbins of Bedford, Virginia, briefly discusses grocery stores in the Montgomery County area and relations between Black and White residents. 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 Black Appalachians 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 Ms1991-019_RiceDobbins 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: Black Appalachians Oral History Project, Ms1991-019, 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> 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=Ms1991-019_RiceDobbins.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/114ae995a7f16296021b861165707b5c.mp3 bc2c55f3d222fa67147fd16499d2f70f 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 Appalachians Oral History Project (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource African American history Montgomery County (Va.) Kentland Farm Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Coal mines and mining Description An account of the resource The Black Appalachians Oral History Project consists of a series of interviews conducted by Dr. Michael Cooke of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University concerning black life in Appalachia, especially in Montgomery County, Virginia. The narrators represent communities such as Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Elliston, Riner, Shawsville, and Wake Forest. 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 Appalachians 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. Michael A. Cooke Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Rosa Thomas Holmes Location The location of the interview. Christiansburg, Virginia Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 00:28:37 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 Oral History with Rosa Thomas Holmes, March 13, 1991 (Ms1991-019) Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Subject The topic of the resource African American history Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Christiansburg, Va. Coal mines and mining Ku Klux Klan (1915- ) Description An account of the resource Rosa Thomas Holmes, originally born in Beckley, West Virginia, grew up in the Christiansburg area. Holmes attended Hill School in and Christiansburg Industrial Institute before attending Virginia State College. She worked as a teacher in Florida before moving back to Christiansburg where she worked for Montgomery County Public Schools until retirement. Holmes discusses growing up in Christiansburg and Black and White community relations during her upbringing, as well as the community response to desegregation. 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 Black Appalachians Oral History Project must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1991-019_RosaHolmes 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: Black Appalachians Oral History Project, Ms1991-019, 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> 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=Ms1991-019_RosaHolmes.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/47fe8b7905f22aebfdb97a4737b8389a.mp3 09b50ff6e508ec58f96aa0147fec9fe3 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 Appalachians Oral History Project (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource African American history Montgomery County (Va.) Kentland Farm Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Coal mines and mining Description An account of the resource The Black Appalachians Oral History Project consists of a series of interviews conducted by Dr. Michael Cooke of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University concerning black life in Appalachia, especially in Montgomery County, Virginia. The narrators represent communities such as Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Elliston, Riner, Shawsville, and Wake Forest. 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 Appalachians 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. Michael A. Cooke Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. William Burrell Morgan Location The location of the interview. Christiansburg, Virginia Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 00:46:59 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 Oral History with William Burrell Morgan, February 25, 1991 (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Railroad Coal mines and mining Christiansburg, Va. Description An account of the resource William Burrell Morgan, who went by Burrell, was born in Iowa before he moved to the Christiansburg area. Morgan attended Hill School and graduated from Christiansburg Industrial Institute; later, he operated his family's taxi service, which had been a family business for almost one hundred years. In this interview, Morgan describes his life and family in Iowa, talks about education opportunities in Christiansburg, and describes work opportunities for Black Appalachians in Montgomery County. Additionally, Morgan discusses race relations in the community, the reaction to desegregation, Black businesses, and social organizations in the area. 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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=Ms1991-019_WilliamBurrellMorgan.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/1ca4dc862485e4481e52d06afedb12ab.mp3 c4deb43ac17a39f785f05c90af01cb56 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 Appalachians Oral History Project (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource African American history Montgomery County (Va.) Kentland Farm Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Coal mines and mining Description An account of the resource The Black Appalachians Oral History Project consists of a series of interviews conducted by Dr. Michael Cooke of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University concerning black life in Appalachia, especially in Montgomery County, Virginia. The narrators represent communities such as Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Elliston, Riner, Shawsville, and Wake Forest. 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 Appalachians 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. Michael A. Cooke Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Charles A. Johnson Location The location of the interview. Blacksburg, Virginia Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 02:12:30 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 Oral History with Charles A. Johnson, March 3, 1991 (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource African American history Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Montgomery County (Va.) Radford Army Ammunition Plant (U.S.) Coal mines and mining Description An account of the resource Charles A. Johnson was born in Wake Forest, Virginia, where he grew up and received his primary education. Johnson graduated from Christiansburg Institute in 1953 before serving in the Army. When Johnson returned from the Army, he began cutting hair at the Virginia Tech campus barbershop and eventually started his own barber shop in Blacksburg. In this interview, Johnson discusses growing up in Montgomery County. He describes the Wake Forest community, access to education, race relations, church communities, and social life. Additionally, Johnson describes how his barbershop developed into a prominent Black business in Blacksburg, and he describes his challenges in starting his own barbering business. 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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=Ms1991-019_CharlesJohnson.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/961d39ac3b0279b31bc18dcd8de7f2e7.mp3 079ceef7b3528dc3be07711c34534155 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 Appalachians Oral History Project (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource African American history Montgomery County (Va.) Kentland Farm Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Coal mines and mining Description An account of the resource The Black Appalachians Oral History Project consists of a series of interviews conducted by Dr. Michael Cooke of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University concerning black life in Appalachia, especially in Montgomery County, Virginia. The narrators represent communities such as Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Elliston, Riner, Shawsville, and Wake Forest. 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 Appalachians 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. Michael A. Cooke Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Thompson V. Lester, Sr. Elizabeth Lester Location The location of the interview. Christiansburg, Virginia Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 00:36:23 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 Oral History with Thompson V. Lester, Sr., and Elizabeth Lester, February 27, 1991 (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Christiansburg, Va. Coal mines and mining Railroad World War II Description An account of the resource Thompson V. Lester, Sr. was born in Christiansburg, Virginia in 1915. Thompson Lester met and married his wife, Elizabeth, in New Jersey. After serving in the Navy, Lester returned to Christiansburg, where he worked for his family's dry cleaning business. In this interview, Thompson Lester describes the Christiansburg community, describes educational opportunities such as Christiansburg Institute, and he discusses his family's business. Additionally, Thompson Lester talks about Black fraternal organizations, such as the Masons. Elizabeth (Betty) R. Lester was born in New Jersey before marrying Thompson Lester and moving to Christiansburg, Virginia. In this interview, Elizabeth Lester joins her husband in talking about the Christiansburg community. She specifically describes health care access to Black community members, unequal access to public goods and services, church life in the community, and social life in the community, such as the Household of Ruth organization. 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 Black Appalachians 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 Ms1991-019_ThompsonandElizabethLester 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: Black Appalachians Oral History Project, Ms1991-019, 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> 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=Ms1991-019_ThompsonandElizabethLester.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/e3e07d4a0f28f9eb042324dd59cb6a2e.mp3 9f58bc48ffb74411f074c5a13d0660c3 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 Appalachians Oral History Project (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource African American history Montgomery County (Va.) Kentland Farm Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Coal mines and mining Description An account of the resource The Black Appalachians Oral History Project consists of a series of interviews conducted by Dr. Michael Cooke of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University concerning black life in Appalachia, especially in Montgomery County, Virginia. The narrators represent communities such as Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Elliston, Riner, Shawsville, and Wake Forest. 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 Appalachians 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. Michael A. Cooke Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Walter Lewis Location The location of the interview. Blacksburg, Virginia Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 00:59:03 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 Oral History with Walter Lewis, March 14, 1991 (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Blacksburg (Va.) World War II Montgomery County (Va.) Description An account of the resource Walter Lewis was born in 1926, and he grew up in the Radford-Blacksburg area. After graduating from Christiansburg Institute, Lewis served in the Navy during WWII; later in life, he worked for Virginia Tech. In this interview, Lewis describes his experience at Christiansburg Institute, as well as his experience raising a family in the Blacksburg area. Specifically, Lewis talks about segregation in Blacksburg and the efforts for desegregation by Black civic leaders. Lewis describes the Virginia Council of Human Relations and other notable community leaders in the push for civil rights in Montgomery County, Virginia. 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 Black Appalachians 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 Ms1991-019_WalterLewis 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: Black Appalachians Oral History Project, Ms1991-019, 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> 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=Ms1991_019_WalterLewis.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/db05d8204928c4c60ec13b2a4190b03a.mp3 927fef920ce7d4f24fc9953c7cf02b6d 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 Appalachians Oral History Project (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource African American history Montgomery County (Va.) Kentland Farm Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Coal mines and mining Description An account of the resource The Black Appalachians Oral History Project consists of a series of interviews conducted by Dr. Michael Cooke of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University concerning black life in Appalachia, especially in Montgomery County, Virginia. The narrators represent communities such as Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Elliston, Riner, Shawsville, and Wake Forest. 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 Appalachians 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. Michael A. Cooke Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. J. Homer Pack Location The location of the interview. Riner, Virginia Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 01:19:03 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 Oral History with J. Homer Pack, March 13, 1991 (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Montgomery County (Va.) Coal mines and mining Radford Army Ammunition Plant (U.S.) World War II Description An account of the resource Joseph Homer Pack was born in 1910, and he grew up in Riner, Virginia. Pack attended his local primary school, a two room schoolhouse, before briefly attending Christiansburg Institute. Later in life, Pack worked in a variety of job positions including a chauffeur, exterminator, bricklayer, and cattle farmer. In this interview, Pack describes educational opportunities and work opportunities for Black Appalachians in the area. He highlights baseball as a common social activity when he grew up in Montgomery County. Pack discusses race relations in the area and the eventual migration of Black Appalachians due to lack of work opportunities in the mid-to-late twentieth century. 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 Black Appalachians 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 Ms1991-019_JHomerPack 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: Black Appalachians Oral History Project, Ms1991-019, 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> 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=Ms1991-019_JHomerPack.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4dda5c6c096988d20f624cb090cba75a.mp3 540a270249765a38c077ef89b0cb6e12 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 Appalachians Oral History Project (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource African American history Montgomery County (Va.) Kentland Farm Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Coal mines and mining Description An account of the resource The Black Appalachians Oral History Project consists of a series of interviews conducted by Dr. Michael Cooke of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University concerning black life in Appalachia, especially in Montgomery County, Virginia. The narrators represent communities such as Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Elliston, Riner, Shawsville, and Wake Forest. 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 Appalachians 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. Michael A. Cooke Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Christine P. Price Location The location of the interview. Blacksburg, Virginia Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 00:43:58 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 Oral History with Christine P. Price, March 4, 1991 (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource Blacksburg (Va.) Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Coal mines and mining Virginia Polytechnic Institute Description An account of the resource Christine Paige Price was born in Giles County Virginia on July 21, 1915. Her family moved to the Blacksburg area when Price was young in search of better educational opportunities for Christine and her siblings. Price and her family--the Paige family--were members of the Independent Order of St. Luke, a fraternal order that served as a social organization and financial safety net for Black Appalachians. Christine married Leonard Price, and they had nine children together. In this interview, Price provides information about social organizations such as the Independent Order of St. Luke, the Odd Fellows, and the Household of Ruth. Additionally, Price describes Black businesses in Blacksburg, work opportunities for Black Appalachians, and she describes her children’s education opportunities. 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 Black Appalachians 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 Ms1991-019_ChristinePrice 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: Black Appalachians Oral History Project, Ms1991-019, 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> 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=Ms1991-019_ChristinePrice.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/5e2bf5d2ee2120c4a8d06b8abe0fa003.mp3 5f4816f2761073ec5d6e8adb8f51018a 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 Appalachians Oral History Project (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource African American history Montgomery County (Va.) Kentland Farm Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Coal mines and mining Description An account of the resource The Black Appalachians Oral History Project consists of a series of interviews conducted by Dr. Michael Cooke of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University concerning black life in Appalachia, especially in Montgomery County, Virginia. The narrators represent communities such as Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Elliston, Riner, Shawsville, and Wake Forest. 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 Appalachians 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. Michael A. Cooke Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. W. Waymon Pack Cora Pack Location The location of the interview. Christiansburg, Virginia Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 01:15:58 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 Oral History with W. Waymon and Cora Pack, March 11, 1991 (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource Coal mines and mining Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Radford Army Ammunition Plant (U.S.) Christiansburg, Va. Description An account of the resource William Waymon Pack was born in Montgomery County on August 7, 1920, and he grew up in Riner, Virginia. Pack attended a local primary school before attending Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Due to financial difficulties, Pack had to drop out of Christiansburg Institute, and he worked a variety of occupations in the Montgomery County area. Pack drove a bus for the Radford Army Ammunition Plant during World War II, worked in the mines, and eventually moved to Washington D.C. where he worked in a public school. In this interview, Waymon Pack describes working at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant, and he describes other work opportunities available to Black Appalachians in the mid-twentieth century. Pack discusses educational opportunities for Black children, and he discusses the push for educational improvements brought by the County-Wide League, a civic association that advocated for educational equality. Cora Elizabeth Oveter McDaniel Pack was born and raised in Christiansburg, Virginia, and she married Waymon Pack in 1943. Cora Pack joins her husband in describing desegregation and educational opportunities for Black Appalachians. In this interview, Cora Pack discusses racial issues that her son faced in the Montgomery County school system after the Brown v. Board of Education decision. 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 Black Appalachians 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 Ms1991-019_WaymonandCoraPack 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: Black Appalachians Oral History Project, Ms1991-019, 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> 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=Ms1991-019_WaymonandCoraPack.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/906489ff7558230c652cd88b4cbb32ba.mp3 77f3020001cd02195f83efbd5b5331c1 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 Appalachians Oral History Project (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource African American history Montgomery County (Va.) Kentland Farm Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Coal mines and mining Description An account of the resource The Black Appalachians Oral History Project consists of a series of interviews conducted by Dr. Michael Cooke of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University concerning black life in Appalachia, especially in Montgomery County, Virginia. The narrators represent communities such as Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Elliston, Riner, Shawsville, and Wake Forest. 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 Appalachians 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. Michael A. Cooke Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Valerie Scott Mason Scott James E. Dow Location The location of the interview. Ellison, Virginia Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 01:34:00 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 Oral History with Valerie Scott, Mason Scott, and James E. Dow, March 16, 1991 (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Farm tenancy--Virginia. Railroad Post office buildings Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.) Description An account of the resource Valerie Dow Scott was born in 1904, and she grew up in Montgomery County, Virginia. Scott’s parents--the Dow family--sent Valerie to high school in Nottoway County, Virginia. After completing her education there, Scott worked as a teacher, briefly, before getting married to Rollin J. Scott. Valerie Scott and Rollin J. Scott had three children: James R. Scott, Mason F. Scott, and Goldie L Scott. While raising her children, Scott worked in the home for many years. Later, she worked at the Radford Arsenal. In this interview, Valerie Scott is accompanied by her son, Mason, and she provides information about education opportunities and work opportunities for Black Appalachians in the 20th century. Mason Franklin Scott was born in 1928 and grew up in Elliston, Virginia. Scott attended Christiansburg Industrial Institute before completing his education in the Youth’s Army Program. He worked on the railroad before serving in the Army during the Korean War. As a veteran, Scott worked as a Postal Service employee in Blacksburg and Elliston, Virginia. In this interview, Mason Scott is accompanied by his mother, Valerie Scott, and he discusses his experience with the railroad, his service in the Army, race relations in Montgomery County, and work opportunities for Black Appalachians. James E. Dow was born in Pennsylvania in 1928. He grew up in Elliston, Virginia, and he was raised by his grandparents. Dow graduated from Christiansburg Industrial Institute before serving in the Army during the Korean War. Upon his return from service, he worked for the railroad, briefly, before working in the Civil Service department at the Veteran’s Hospital. In this interview, Dow shares his experience of attending Christiansburg Institute, describes working for the railroad and the Army, and discusses race relations in the Montgomery County area. 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 Black Appalachians 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 Ms1991-019_ValerieScottMasonScottandJamesDow 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: Black Appalachians Oral History Project, Ms1991-019, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. 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Kentland Farm Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Coal mines and mining Description An account of the resource The Black Appalachians Oral History Project consists of a series of interviews conducted by Dr. Michael Cooke of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University concerning black life in Appalachia, especially in Montgomery County, Virginia. The narrators represent communities such as Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Elliston, Riner, Shawsville, and Wake Forest. 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 Appalachians 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. Michael A. Cooke Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Homer C. Sherman Location The location of the interview. Wake Forest, Virginia Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 00:46:08 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 Oral History with Homer C. Sherman, March 13, 1991 (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource Agriculture Coal mines and mining Virginia Polytechnic Institute Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Description An account of the resource Homer C. Sherman was born and raised in Wake Forest, Virginia. Sherman attended a local, one-room school until the eighth grade. After primary school, Homer Sherman went to work in the mines with his father. Lack of work opportunities in the Montgomery County area caused Homer Sherman to move away in search of better jobs with better pay. In this interview, Sherman describes growing up in the Wake Forest area, describes educational opportunities, and discusses work opportunities in Montgomery County. Sherman highlights that the lack of work opportunities available to Black Appalachians in the Montgomery County area caused many to migrate north in search of better jobs. 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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=Ms1991-019_HomerSherman.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/c72b73fee66200987dda948a88617e09.mp3 36090ceeef7cdab6777ded3e08ebffb8 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 Appalachians Oral History Project (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource African American history Montgomery County (Va.) Kentland Farm Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Coal mines and mining Description An account of the resource The Black Appalachians Oral History Project consists of a series of interviews conducted by Dr. Michael Cooke of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University concerning black life in Appalachia, especially in Montgomery County, Virginia. The narrators represent communities such as Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Elliston, Riner, Shawsville, and Wake Forest. 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 Appalachians 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. Michael A. Cooke Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. James E. Sherman Location The location of the interview. Wake Forest, Virginia Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 01:04:35 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 Oral History with James E. Sherman, March 11, 1991 (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource Coal mines and mining Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Radford Army Ammunition Plant (U.S.) Railroad Description An account of the resource James E. Sherman--who also went by Steve Sherman--was born in Whitethorne, Virginia and grew up in the Wake Forest community. Sherman attended Christiansburg Institute and spent his life working in the coal mines. In this interview, Sherman describes growing up in the Wake Forest community, education opportunities for Black Appalachians, and work opportunities in the area. Sherman briefly mentions other subjects, such as race relations and social life in the Montgomery County area. 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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=Ms1991-019_JamesSherman.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/f7e56185d74657b436349bc708b0c9b4.mp3 bc6d09fec57421d694a77788db3319d3 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 Appalachians Oral History Project (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource African American history Montgomery County (Va.) Kentland Farm Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Coal mines and mining Description An account of the resource The Black Appalachians Oral History Project consists of a series of interviews conducted by Dr. Michael Cooke of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University concerning black life in Appalachia, especially in Montgomery County, Virginia. The narrators represent communities such as Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Elliston, Riner, Shawsville, and Wake Forest. 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 Appalachians 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. Michael A. Cooke Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Ellison A. Smyth Location The location of the interview. Blacksburg, Virginia Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 00:47:40 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 Oral History with Ellison A. Smyth, March 5, 1991 (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource Blacksburg (Va.) Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College Virginia Polytechnic Institute Kentland Farm Description An account of the resource Reverend Dr. Ellison Adger Smyth was born and raised in Blacksburg, Virginia. He attended Blacksburg schools, and he graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1925 with a degree in electrical engineering before answering the call to ministry. Rev. Smyth served churches in Canada, West Virginia, Virginia, and South Carolina before returning to Blacksburg in 1948. In this interview, Rev. Smyth describes growing up in Blacksburg as a son to VPI faculty, and he describes race relations in the area from a white perspective. Smyth discusses his desegregation efforts in the Blacksburg Presbyterian Church, and he describes his experience with the Ministerial Association and Blacksburg Human Relations Council, which were organizations that advocated to end segregation in churches and schools. 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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=Ms1991-019_EllisonSmyth.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/cefd1b29f6253f9b30e4f997de5f081c.mp3 1129ad35bd8380c0d8ed72ac05ba8905 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 Appalachians Oral History Project (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource African American history Montgomery County (Va.) Kentland Farm Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Coal mines and mining Description An account of the resource The Black Appalachians Oral History Project consists of a series of interviews conducted by Dr. Michael Cooke of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University concerning black life in Appalachia, especially in Montgomery County, Virginia. The narrators represent communities such as Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Elliston, Riner, Shawsville, and Wake Forest. 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 Appalachians 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. Michael A. Cooke Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. James C. Wade Location The location of the interview. Blacksburg, Virginia Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 00:40:22 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 Oral History with James C. Wade, March 12, 1991 (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Blacksburg (Va.) African American history Radford Army Ammunition Plant (U.S.) Football Description An account of the resource James C. Wade was born and raised in Blacksburg, Virginia. Wade graduated from Christiansburg Institute in 1959, and served in the Army before moving back to the Montgomery County area. In this interview, Wade describes race relations in Blacksburg, and he recounts his role in desegregating a local restaurant. Additionally, Wade discusses social life and work opportunities for Black Appalachians in the mid-to-late twentieth century. Wade provides unique insight on the Black community in Blacksburg, including information about the first Black students at Virginia Tech. 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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=Ms1991-019_JamesWade.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/f7a73006cab47eb88b83f7b5c386fa3c.mp3 f895306afcbd1bf1aaf7f2c5d62d5a9e 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 Appalachians Oral History Project (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource African American history Montgomery County (Va.) Kentland Farm Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Coal mines and mining Description An account of the resource The Black Appalachians Oral History Project consists of a series of interviews conducted by Dr. Michael Cooke of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University concerning black life in Appalachia, especially in Montgomery County, Virginia. The narrators represent communities such as Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Elliston, Riner, Shawsville, and Wake Forest. 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 Appalachians 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. Michael A. Cooke Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Roxie Ida Bryson Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 00:23:41 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 Oral History with Roxie Ida Bryson, March 14, 1991 (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource Agriculture Coal mines and mining Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Description An account of the resource Roxie I. Bryson was born and raised near Shawsville, Virginia in Kirk’s Hollow. Bryson spent her life working in a local restaurant in the post office. In her free time, Bryson was a member of the Independent Order of St. Luke. In this interview, Bryson describes education opportunities available to her and her children, and she discusses work opportunities near Shawsville, including farming and mining. Bryson also describes access to social activities and grocery stores in the area. 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 Black Appalachians 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 Ms1991-019_RoxieBryson 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: Black Appalachians Oral History Project, Ms1991-019, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. 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Kentland Farm Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Coal mines and mining Description An account of the resource The Black Appalachians Oral History Project consists of a series of interviews conducted by Dr. Michael Cooke of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University concerning black life in Appalachia, especially in Montgomery County, Virginia. The narrators represent communities such as Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Elliston, Riner, Shawsville, and Wake Forest. 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 Appalachians 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. Michael A. Cooke Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Kenneth B. Wright Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 01:24:30 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 Oral History with Kenneth B. Wright, March 19, 1991 (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Montgomery County (Va.) Railroad Description An account of the resource Reverend Kenneth B. Wright was born and raised in Elliston, Virginia. Wright attended Montgomery County Public Schools, Virginia Union University, and graduated from Roanoke College before becoming a pastor. In this interview, Wright describes the Elliston community, education opportunities, and race relations in Montgomery County. Wright discusses the reaction to desegregation and his participation in Civil Rights demonstrations. Additionally, Wright provides insight into some of the Black civic leaders in the Montgomery County area. 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 Black Appalachians 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 Ms1991-019_KennethWright Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for 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. Carmen Bolt Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Natalie Strawn Kelly Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 00:36:00 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 Natalie Strawn Kelly, November 20, 2015 (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 2015-11-20 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 and University Archives, Virginia Tech. Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href=http://vtstories.org/2017/02/08/natalie-strawn-kelly-a-lifelong-hokie/ target="_blank">Natalie Strawn Kelly, 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_NatalieStrawnKelly 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 Natalie Strawn Kelly grew up in Blacksburg, and was nearly predestined for Virginia Tech. She graduated in 1974, majoring in Elementary Education. In this interview, she talks about her time at Virginia Tech, taking classes, living in Northern Virginia, and the excitement of football games. A Hokie family through and through, she remains active in Virginia Tech affairs as an alumni, serving on the Alumni Association Board, as a Hokie Club Representative, and member of Women in Leadership and Philanthropy. 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_NatalieStrawnKelly.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/0517abf4f36eac733929032f4f682b37.mp3 2a96744fd42edc2f889ce91481a10bf2 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 Fries Textile Mill Oral Histories 2019-2022 (Ms2019-045) Subject The topic of the resource Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Textile factories Textile workers Grayson County (Va.) Description An account of the resource This oral history collection accompanies the Fries Textile Plant Records, which were donated to Virginia Tech in 1988 following the mill ceasing all operations. These oral histories center around the role the textile mill played in the town, as it served as an economic hub to Southwest Virginia during the early to mid 20th century. Many speakers were generational workers of the mill, but all had ties to it in some way. In this collection, interviewees cover living and growing up in Fries, VA, mill production and operations, and Fries today since the mill shut down. They hope to stimulate the economic energy once seen during golden age of the mill, as it went from a booming company town to impoverished. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2019-2022 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Fries Textile Mill Oral Histories collection must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral history recordings and transcripts Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2019-045 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Fries Textile Mill Oral Histories Collection (Ms2019-045), Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Kevin Combs Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Christine "Chris" Cooper Location The location of the interview. Fries, Va. Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 00:45:05 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 Fries Textile Mill Oral Histories Oral History with Chris Cooper, April 4, 2022 (Ms2019-045) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2019-045_ChrisCooper Description An account of the resource An oral history interview with Christine "Chris" Beamer Cooper, a Fries native who grew up in the Hollow, a small neighborhood within Fries. After moving to Galax in the 1960s, she worked for the Roses department store for forty years and settled in Mount Airy, North Carolina. In this interview, Chris talks about growing up as an African American in the town, attending segregated schools and eventually integrating, and local histories of native families. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2022-04-04 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Fries Textile Mill Oral Histories Collection must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech. Subject The topic of the resource Fries (Va.) Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories 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=Ms2019-045_ChrisCooper.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/1ab7a2689ef6c774dd86131d5e6188c3.mp3 c58d8fc8d321dd10e718bfe5094019be 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 Fries Textile Mill Oral Histories 2019-2022 (Ms2019-045) Subject The topic of the resource Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Textile factories Textile workers Grayson County (Va.) Description An account of the resource This oral history collection accompanies the Fries Textile Plant Records, which were donated to Virginia Tech in 1988 following the mill ceasing all operations. These oral histories center around the role the textile mill played in the town, as it served as an economic hub to Southwest Virginia during the early to mid 20th century. Many speakers were generational workers of the mill, but all had ties to it in some way. In this collection, interviewees cover living and growing up in Fries, VA, mill production and operations, and Fries today since the mill shut down. They hope to stimulate the economic energy once seen during golden age of the mill, as it went from a booming company town to impoverished. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2019-2022 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Fries Textile Mill Oral Histories collection must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral history recordings and transcripts Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2019-045 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Fries Textile Mill Oral Histories Collection (Ms2019-045), Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Bess Pittman Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Kevin Combs Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 00:42:10 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 Fries Textile Mill Oral Histories Oral History with Kevin Combs, May 20, 2020 (Ms2019-045) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2019-045_KevinCombs Subject The topic of the resource Fries (Va.) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2020-05-20 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Fries Textile Mill Oral Histories Collection must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, 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 and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech Description An account of the resource Kevin Combs grew up just outside of Fries, Va., and spent his summers working in the mill as a doffer. His family has history with the town, as his grandfather was the minister of the Baptist Church until 1945, and his father similarly grew up in the town and worked in the mill. Now a resident of North Carolina, Combs is a photographer and has a project dedicated to Fries. In this interview, Combs discusses his experiences working in the mill and growing up in Fries. At the end, he discusses the ways the town changed after the mill shut down and his ideas to revitalize the town. 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=Ms2019-0045_KevinCombs.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/3e77a19442f06aa7da82372b6d90523b.mp3 3f6cc0dc52f94041eb9d6298a5263e06 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 Fries Textile Mill Oral Histories 2019-2022 (Ms2019-045) Subject The topic of the resource Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Textile factories Textile workers Grayson County (Va.) Description An account of the resource This oral history collection accompanies the Fries Textile Plant Records, which were donated to Virginia Tech in 1988 following the mill ceasing all operations. These oral histories center around the role the textile mill played in the town, as it served as an economic hub to Southwest Virginia during the early to mid 20th century. Many speakers were generational workers of the mill, but all had ties to it in some way. In this collection, interviewees cover living and growing up in Fries, VA, mill production and operations, and Fries today since the mill shut down. They hope to stimulate the economic energy once seen during golden age of the mill, as it went from a booming company town to impoverished. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2019-2022 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Fries Textile Mill Oral Histories collection must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral history recordings and transcripts Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2019-045 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Fries Textile Mill Oral Histories Collection (Ms2019-045), Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Kevin Combs Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Willie Wilson Location The location of the interview. 01:01:18 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 Fries Textile Mill Oral Histories Oral History with Willie Wilson, August 29, 2022 (Ms2019-045) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2019-045_WillieWilson Subject The topic of the resource Fries (Va.) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2022-08-29 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Fries Textile Mill Oral Histories Collection must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, 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 and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech Description An account of the resource Willie Wilson, born just outside of Fries in Fallville, Va. moved back to Fries in 1965 to work for the Washington Mills Co. Textile Mill. He started in the gardener shop, then moved into the weave room as a doffer, which he remained as for decades after. In this interview, he discusses working at the mill, the influence the mill had on the town, and local stories. 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=Ms2019-045_WillieWilson.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/3a1424b8d2f5f76a5493f727037f6f64.jpg 40e17d5b0159bd556abb8bf8d50b7259 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/22fcd5c4a5482e2ebfbb5b7e17c5dee7.mp3 5242a32160961f1141f7f48c18ef9610 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. Joe Forte Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Chris Kappas Production Team Individuals responsible for the technical production aspects of recording an oral history. Slade Lelock Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 00:51:37 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 Chris Kappas 1/6, July 30, 2018 (Ms2016-015) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015_ChrisKappas_1 Subject The topic of the resource Blacksburg (Va.) Description An account of the resource The first in a special series of interviews with Chris Kappas, a local Blacksburg businessman, land lord, and restaurateur. Born in Greece in 1938, Chris Kappas is the son of Nick Kappas, early Greek immigrant and restaurateur in Southwest Virginia. In this interview, Chris recounts his father's story of immigrating to the United States at thirteen years old, and creating a life for himself in Roanoke, Va. During Nick Kappas' career working in restaurants, he became a beloved figure in the Blacksburg community, particularly by the Corps of Cadets, and relocated to North Main Street. Here, he opened his own restaurant in 1922, the Busy Bee Restaurant, more commonly known as the Greek's. Chris Kappas covers the early history of the restaurant, through name changes and working in Blacksburg as one of the few Greek immigrants, up to his birth in 1938 just before World War II. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018-07-30 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, 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. Joe Forte Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Chris Kappas Production Team Individuals responsible for the technical production aspects of recording an oral history. Slade Lelock Location The location of the interview. Newman Library, Virginia Tech Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 01:08:46 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 Chris Kappas 2/6, August 7, 2018 (Ms2016-015) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015_ChrisKappas_2 Subject The topic of the resource Blacksburg (Va.) Description An account of the resource The second session in a series of oral history interviews with Chris Kappas, local Blacksburg restaurateur and land lord. In this interview, Chris Kappas recounts his early life growing up in the Greek countryside during World War II while separated from his father. He moved to the United States after the war at eight years old, and talks about adjusting to life in Blacksburg, working in the restaurant, and stories of his father. From the success of the business, his father, Nick Kappas, helped their family immigrate from Greece and eventually developed offshoots of the Greek's restaurant, now (officially) called the Blue Ribbon Restaurant. These enterprises turned into Souvlakis, which started as a push cart on College Ave, the Mediterranean, turned Greek's Two, and the Cellar. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018-08-07 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, 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 and University Archives, University Libraries, 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=Ms2016-015_ChrisKappas_2.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/32e6eef381fd3231f3bbd028650ae325.jpg 40e17d5b0159bd556abb8bf8d50b7259 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/275618992336e2176b89c6c1b826a9a7.mp3 aa6b5848359eeac7ca0154b26577e740 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. Joe Forte Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Chris Kappas Production Team Individuals responsible for the technical production aspects of recording an oral history. Slade Lelock Location The location of the interview. Virginia Tech, Blacksburg Va. Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 01:06:09 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 Chris Kappas 3/6, August 20, 2018 (Ms2016-015) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015_ChrisKappas_3 Subject The topic of the resource Blacksburg (Va.) Description An account of the resource The third installment of a series of oral history interviews with Blacksburg local, restauranteur, and active community member Chris Kappas. This oral history interview begins with Chris talking about his childhood growing up in war-torn Greece. He discusses the Greek Civil War following World War II, which led to his eventual passage to the United States. He talks about restaurant history, including his father's relationship with the Black community in Blacksburg, and expanding restaurant operations. After briefly moving to Richmond following graduation from Virginia Tech, he returned to Blacksburg to work in the restaurant and eventually take it over from his father. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018-08-20 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish materials from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, 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 and University Archives, University Libraries, 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=Ms2016-015_ChrisKappas_3.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/bdf774604f2616ccd6fe0b85d14e8e0d.jpg c82b37843bfcd54502df22c61582e04a https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/7a37baddaa0f55240d5d72e2257b890a.mp3 da450b1583819a7b4ac9021d2f3faae0 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. Joe Forte Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Chris Kappas Production Team Individuals responsible for the technical production aspects of recording an oral history. Slade Lelock Location The location of the interview. Newman Library, Virginia Tech Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 00:52:30 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 Chris Kappas 4/6, August 31, 2018 (Ms2016-015) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015_ChrisKappas_4 Subject The topic of the resource Blacksburg (Va.) Description An account of the resource The fourth oral history interview in a series with Chris Kappas, longtime Blacksburg local and restauranteur. In this interview, Chris Kappas talks about becoming principal partner in the Greek's restaurant with his father's former business partner, Jim Havelos. He covers restaurant operations, including running the Cellar and transitioning ownership, opening Souvlakis, and the proper pronunciation and consumption of "gyro". He ends on talking about downtown, including local businesses, Steppin' Out, the International Festival, and city planning. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018-08-31 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish materials from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, 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 and University Archives, University Libraries, 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=Ms2016-015_ChrisKappas_4.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/1a707dec604de7991896f422f685342e.jpg 5d44b31e6017277a74ca8c088c24e78d https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/30e887741dce2f09ea0c5b8932c0e07b.mp3 bd60fb85f9c7e86d7b48f3c35bbcdb1b 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. Joe Forte Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Chris Kappas Location The location of the interview. Newman Library, Virginia Tech Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 00:49:41 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 Chris Kappas 5/6, December 6, 2018 (Ms2016-015) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015_ChrisKappas_5 Subject The topic of the resource Blacksburg (Va.) Description An account of the resource The fifth oral history interview in a series about the Greek community in Blacksburg, local history, and the restaurant industry with Chris Kappas. In this interview, Kappas talks about establishing Souvlakis in the Blacksburg community as a Greek food restaurant. He covers the later years of running the restaurant, with raising his kids and seeing them transition to adulthood and move away. Then into his retirement of transitioning ownership to Mike Buchanan, and into property management and serving on the town council. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018-12-06 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish materials from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, 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. Joe Forte Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Chris Kappas and Maria Kappas Location The location of the interview. Newman Library, Virginia Tech Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 00:59:24 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 Chris and Maria Kappas 6/6, May 13, 2019 (Ms2016-015) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2016-015_ChrisandMariaKappas_6 Subject The topic of the resource Blacksburg (Va.) Description An account of the resource In this final installment of an oral history series, Chris Kappas is joined by his wife, Maria Kappas, to talk about their life working in the restaurant industry and raising a family in Blacksburg. In this interview, Maria recounts emigrating from Greece in 1969, where she met Chris shortly after. The pair talk about their family, both immediate and extended, and working in the Greek's and Souvlakis. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2019-05-13 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish materials from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, 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 and University Archives, University Libraries, 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=Ms2016-015_ChrisandMariaKappas_6.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/22c731dc2d6478d00663449d73b9ae79.mp3 72ad179957cd4415d5fcf25f00685c8e 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 Fries Textile Mill Oral Histories 2019-2022 (Ms2019-045) Subject The topic of the resource Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Textile factories Textile workers Grayson County (Va.) Description An account of the resource This oral history collection accompanies the Fries Textile Plant Records, which were donated to Virginia Tech in 1988 following the mill ceasing all operations. These oral histories center around the role the textile mill played in the town, as it served as an economic hub to Southwest Virginia during the early to mid 20th century. Many speakers were generational workers of the mill, but all had ties to it in some way. In this collection, interviewees cover living and growing up in Fries, VA, mill production and operations, and Fries today since the mill shut down. They hope to stimulate the economic energy once seen during golden age of the mill, as it went from a booming company town to impoverished. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2019-2022 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Fries Textile Mill Oral Histories collection must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral history recordings and transcripts Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2019-045 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Fries Textile Mill Oral Histories Collection (Ms2019-045), Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Kevin Combs Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Craig Wood Location The location of the interview. Fries, Va. Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 00:57:56 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 Fries Textile Mill Oral Histories Oral History with Craig Wood, April 24, 2022 (Ms2019-045) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2019-045_CraigWood Subject The topic of the resource Fries (Va.) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2022-04-24 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Fries Textile Mill Oral Histories Collection must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, 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 and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech Description An account of the resource Craig Wood is a former CPA who grew up in Fries, Va., but moved away for college and a career. Upon retirement, he moved into his parents' former house with his wife. While growing up, he worked in the mill over the summer in the cloth and spinning rooms. Wood's family also worked at the mill, with his grandfather as the manager of the company store, father as office manager, and mother as a secretary to the general manager. In the interview, he recounts his memories of growing up with family very closely connected to the mill. He tells stories of working at the recreation center over the summer, and of the people in Fries. 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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 Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. John "Jack" Kise Location The location of the interview. Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 01:16:54 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 John "Jack" Kise, May 19, 2016 (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_JackKise Subject The topic of the resource University History Description An account of the resource Jack Kise was born in New Haven, Connecticut and moved around several times before landing in Portsmouth, Virginia where he spent most of his school years. In high school, he took an interest in Virginia Tech as he had several friends attend and liked engineering. He attended from 1952 to 1956, and studied electrical engineering. After graduating, he moved to Chicago and worked for VEPCO. In this interview, Jack covers his life before and after Virginia Tech, his campus life including notable professors, influential Virginia Tech figures, and the reach of Hokie Nation. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016-05-19 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 and University Archives, Virginia Tech. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, 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=Ms2016-015_John_Jack_Kise.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/f00a726f0762d4ea4834a20cb71270bc.png b1ae3d5c83598168c1f955c4e7c71eeb https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/7327060b3079803b5109a018ed6cf0d6.mp3 59e6a259a311f4b3e12a65f31d0a7b6c 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. Shelby Ward Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Marguerite "Chick" Laurette Harper Scott LaVerne "Freddie" Hairston Higgins Linda Edmonds Turner Location The location of the interview. Blacksburg, VA Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 01:10:45 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 First African American Women Students, April 22, 2016 (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_FirstAfAmWomen Subject The topic of the resource University History Description An account of the resource Marguerite Laurette Harper Scott, also known as Chick, grew up in Norfolk, Virginia in a family of Virginia State graduates. Although she intended on doing the same, when Virginia Polytechnic recruiters visited her high school, her father decided it was the place for her. She studied sociology and history, and graduated in the class of 1970. LaVerne Hairston Higgins, commonly known as Freddie, grew up in Roanoke, Virginia and arrived at Virginia Tech through following her math teacher from high school. While at Virginia Polytechnic, she was heavily involved in social activism and studied math. Linda Edmonds Turner grew up in Halifax County and arrived at the school through the Rockefeller Foundation. She is a triple Hokie, receiving her Bachelor of Science in 1970, master's in 1976, and PhD in 1979. Upon arriving to Virginia Polytechnic Institute, these women did not know they would be among the first Black female students of the school. However, they turned into trailblazers for later classes of students, especially in challenging the schools traditions. In this interview, the women talk about their experiences at Virginia Polytechnic through this intersectional lens. They recount experiences with discrimination on campus and pockets of acceptance they found, professors they butted heads with, displaying the Confederate flag during home games, stories from Hillcrest, and participating in social activism on a predominately White campus. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016-04-22 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, Virginia Tech. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, 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. Carmen Bolt Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Bob Slaughter Judy Swecker Slaughter Location The location of the interview. Holtzman Alumni Center, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 00:46:37 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 Bob and Judy Slaughter, October 10, 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_BobJudySlaughter 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 2015-10-10 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, Virginia Tech. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech Description An account of the resource Judy Swecker Slaughter was born into a Virginia Tech family as her father graduated class of 1935. Growing up in Woodstock, Virginia, she had decided to follow her father's footsteps and also attend. She arrived in 1966, studying psychology and graduated in 1970. Then years later, she returned and completed a master's in education. Bob Slaughter grew up in Roanoke, Virginia as a Virginia Tech fan. He ended up attending the school on a football scholarship and played all four years, graduating in 1970. He started as a business major, but switched to marketing education as he wanted to coach for a career. In this interview, Judy and Bob talked about adjusting to campus life, particularly Bob balancing sports and academics. They covered campus culture in the late 1960s related to gender expectations, participating in campus events, going to the Lyric, and their careers after graduating. 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_Bob-Judy_Slaughter.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/7cd3212181a56bd89adf5cc5795aceee.jpeg 2c7f2794c48ec81c826bdea005faf8d1 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/49fde8915513f0d3110198e5b9943c01.mp3 5df4a1dc15ab5202be10c46628cee829 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. Claire Gogan Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Frank Nolen Location The location of the interview. Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA. Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 01:19:06 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 Frank Nolen, May 17, 2016 (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_FrankNolen Subject The topic of the resource University History Description An account of the resource Frank Nolen grew up in Macon County, North Carolina, raised with school in mind. In high school, he decided to attend North Carolina State College, but dropped out after encountering college chemistry. He transferred to Gaston Technical Institute, a two year technical school, and graduated early in January 1960. He eventually arrived in Blacksburg because of a job offer with General Electric in Shenandoah. After getting the job, Nolen's boss decided to send him to Virginia Tech for an engineering degree, which he graduated from in 1965. In this interview, Nolen recounts his path to Virginia Tech, becoming a student in the Corps, studies, his later career in General Electric, and then becoming a proud alumni. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016-05-17 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, Virginia Tech. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, 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=Ms2016-015_FrankNolen.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/ec535a6f03369df3ce3a49558e972d17.PNG 75f71ced319453f71fb9949db3c401c7 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/9fa43d3ba6a65a01b1b6385c62c2572f.mp3 34e4b0f4078e807cdb30f9d303e7aed7 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 Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. George Fox Location The location of the interview. Holtzman Alumni Center, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 00:46:33 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 George Fox, May 19, 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_GeorgeFox Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017-05-19 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 and University Archives, Virginia Tech. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech Description An account of the resource George Fox, born in Charleston, West Virginia, grew up in a Virginia Tech household. His father from Virginia Polytechnic Institute for industrial engineering in 1941 and claimed that their extended family has more than twenty graduates. Consequently, George did not have a choice in choosing schools, and went to Virginia Polytechnic in 1960 for mechanical engineering. After graduating in 1964, he enlisted in the Air Force as an aircraft engineering officer. He stayed for four years, then worked in General Electric Company for the rest of his career. In this interview, George Fox shares many stories from rat to senior year, including being one of the original cannon boys, shooting steam whistles, flooding the third floor showers, and putting cadets in laundry machines. Also in this interview, he talks about his time in the service, working after, and campus life. 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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 Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. James Boone Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 00:57:21 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 James Boone, June 2, 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_JamesBoone Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017-06-02 Subject The topic of the resource University History Description An account of the resource James Boone, born July 25th, 1915 is among the earliest Virginia Polytechnic students to be interviewed for VT Stories. He grew up in Holland and Ivor, Virginia, and arrived in Blacksburg in 1933. While at Virginia Polytechnic Institute, he studied business administration, and graduated in 1937. In this special interview, James Boone talks about his family history, his parents and relatives in the area, his fascination with railroads stemming from an early age. At Virginia Polytechnic, he covers influential professors, downtown life, living in the dorms, along with pranks done on fellow cadets. 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, 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 Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. James "Bud" Robertson Location The location of the interview. Holtzman Alumni Center, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 01:19:30 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 James "Bud" Robertson, June 8, 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_BudRobertson Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018-06-08 Subject The topic of the resource University History Description An account of the resource James "Bud" Robertson was born and raised in Danville, Virginia. There was a railroad close to his house, which led him to become interested in them (which he maintained throughout his entire life). The yardmaster understood his interest and offered to send Bud to college to become an engineer and work on the railroad, knowing that it would not happen. As a result, he went to Randolph-Macon College, graduating in 1955 with a bachelors in history. He went to Emory for both a graduate degree in 1956 and PhD in 1959. After completing his dissertation, he worked in Washington for the Kennedy Administration until 1965. After getting sick of Washington D.C., he left for Montana for a tenured position. Bud's Virginia Tech story starts in 1967, where he got a position in the history department and stayed until retirement. In this interview, along with his earlier years, Bud talks about his time working at the school, relationships with presidents and administrators, the athletic department, book collections, and current social issues. 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, 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. Claire Gogan Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Theodore King, Jr. Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 01:13:14 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 Theodore King, Jr., November 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_TheodoreKingJr Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2015-11-21 Subject The topic of the resource University History Description An account of the resource Theodore King, Jr. grew up on a farm in Lunenburg County, Virginia. While in high school, King was recruited by many colleges, including Virginia Tech. He was drawn to the school because of its appeal to common people, as he was a lower class African American farmer, and felt he didn't fit in with more curated universities. Although Virginia Tech was his second choice school, he immediately fell in love with it upon arriving on campus. He graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelors in 1968, and remained until 1972 for a master's, both in economics. During this interview, King recounts his early life growing up and arriving at Virginia Tech, working as an RA, campus life during the Vietnam War and as a Black student. He feels that Virginia Tech served as a foundation for his later career, in working at a law firm and eventually the Maryland State Assembly. 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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. David Cline Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Bertram Kinzey, Jr. Location The location of the interview. Holtzman Alumni Center, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA. Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 01:11:52 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 Bertram Kinzey, May 19, 2016 (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_BertramKinzey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016-05-19 Subject The topic of the resource University History Description An account of the resource Bertram Kinzey, Jr. arrived in Blacksburg as an architectural engineering student in 1940. While living in Richmond, Kinzey enrolled in the engineering extension program, which led him to Virginia Tech for his final two years of undergraduate. As a student, Kinzey lived in town and participated in community as an organist, eventually graduating in 1942. He began working in an architecture firm in Richmond, Virginia and transitioned into teaching architecture curriculum. In this interview, Bertram Kinzey covers his childhood in Berea, Ohio, attending Virginia Tech during World War II, and his career upon graduating. 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, Virginia Tech. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech. 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Title A name given to the resource Rick Boucher Papers (Ms2021-048) Subject The topic of the resource Virginia, Southwest Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Politicians -- United States Description An account of the resource The Rick Boucher Papers, 1968-2017 (bulk 1975-2011), document his career in the Virginia State Senate, 1975-1982, and in the United States Congress as the Representative of Virginia's 9th District, 1983-2011. The collection consists of press releases, Boucher's writings, mailers he distributed, information about his campaigns and elections, scripts of speeches he gave, news clippings about him and issues he worked on, correspondence, information about grants that he worked on, and audiovisual materials including photographs, VHS tapes, video reels, audio cassettes, DVDs, awards, and digital files. Materials primarily span from the beginning of his political career in 1975 to his retirement from Congress in 2011. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Boucher, Rick, 1946- Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/lib.vt.edu/repositories/2/resources/3585.oai_ead.xml">See the finding aid for the Rick Boucher Papers, Ms2021-048.</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1968- 2017 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The copyright status of this collection is owned by Rick Boucher. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. The collection is open for research. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Boucher, Rick Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2021-048 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: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Rick Boucher Papers, Ms2021-048, Special Collections and University Archives, 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. Ren Harman Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Frederick "Rick" C. Boucher Location The location of the interview. Special Collections and University Archives, 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.) 01:15:34 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 Rick Boucher Part 1, June 28, 2023 (Ms2021-048) Subject The topic of the resource Politicians -- United States Description An account of the resource Frederick C. Boucher, better known as Rick, was born on August 1st, 1946 in Abingdon, Virginia. Rick's long career in law and public service was heavily influenced by his upbringing and parents. His mother, Dorothy Buck Boucher, was a pioneer of women practicing law as she was in the first female class graduating from University of Virginia, School of Law in 1945, and became the first female lawyer working west of Roanoke. She later worked in Abingdon as a real estate lawyer and was the Democratic Chairman of the Political Party in Washington County. Rick's father, Ralph Emerson Boucher, was similarly a lawyer, primarily working criminal defense and was elected the Commonwealth's Attorney in Washington County for the Republican Party for several terms. This political opposition stressed the importance of bipartisanship and later inspired him to follow the family tradition in law and civil service. He attended Roanoke College, where he studied political science and economics, with the ultimate goal of attending the University of Virginia, School of Law. Later, he graduated from Roanoke College in 1968, and then from the University of Virginia in 1971. After graduating, he moved to New York City to work in a Wall Street law firm, Milbank Tweed. Two weeks into working there, Rick met Alexander Forger, the New York director for the McGovern presidential campaign. This chance encounter led to him working as a political advance on the McGovern campaign, allowing him to travel the country and learn grassroots organizing. Later, this experience served to prepare him for his own Congressional campaigns. He returned to Abingdon in 1973 in pursuit of the State Senate election in 1974. This election was the first step in his political career, where Rick served for seven years before being elected as Representative of Virginia's 9th District. He took the oath of office in 1983 under Tip O'Neill, where he served until 2011. As a Congressman, Rick prioritized federal involvement in economic development -- particularly under the Reagan Administration. He was the lead author of the Democratic resolution of censure of the president, the Democratic position on the Bill Clinton impeachment. Later, he chaired multiple subcommittees including the Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment, the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality, the Subcommittee on Communications and the Internet, and the Subcommittee on Science of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. After serving in Congress, Rick worked in a D.C. law firm until 2020 when he retired. In retirement, Rick enjoys the scenery of Abingdon where he lives with his wife. In this addition to the Rick Boucher Papers, Rick talks about his life before getting elected to Congress, including his motivations and strategies in campaigning. He covers his time while serving in Congress, with special notice to influential bills that allowed for the development of Google and Amazon. In the donation to Virginia Tech, he hopes that these materials will instill the importance of civil service that he felt as a young man. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023-06-28 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Rick Boucher Papers Collection must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech. Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2021-048_RickBoucher Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech. 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