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Oral histories

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms

Found in 132 Collections and/or Records:

Italian oral history project audio recordings

 Collection
Identifier: A0305
Abstract

The Italian oral history project audio recordings (1970-1987) consist of interviews conducted with Utahns of Italian descent. Interviews begin with a short biography of the subject and cover topics such as discrimination, labor unions and social events. The American West Center conducted this and other ethnic oral history projects in an attempt to record the experiences Utah's eithnic minorities.

Dates: 1970-1979; 1987

Japanese oral histories

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0806
Abstract

The Japanese oral histories (1964-1969) consist of transcripts of a number of interviews conducted between 1964 and 1969 by members of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) in Los Angeles, California, as part of the Japanese American Research Project. The original reel-to-reel tapes are housed at the University of California at Los Angeles. Topics discussed include immigration, social life and customs, adaptation to life in the United States, and the effects of World War II.

Dates: 1964-1969

Jewish archives

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0224
Abstract The Jewish archives (1831-1990) is largely comprised of records from three Salt Lake City congregations: B'nai Israel, Montefiore, and Kol Ami. Included in the collection are correspondence, meeting minutes, ledgers, financial records, scrapbooks, and historical and biographical materials. Also present is a copy of the 1990 proclamation by Salt Lake City concerning the Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust. Additional materials regarding the Jewish community in Utah include...
Dates: 1831-1990

Jewish oral history project

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1629
Abstract

The Jewish oral history project (1972-1977) was conducted by the American West Center and consists of a series of interviews between 1972 and 1977 with local Jewish Americans concerning life in Utah.

Dates: 1972-1977

Jewish oral history project audio recordings

 Collection
Identifier: A0324
Abstract

The Jewish oral history project audio recordings (1972-1982) document the experiences of various people of the Jewish community in Utah and surrounding areas. The American West Center conducted this and other ethnic oral history projects in an attempt to record the experiences Utah's eithnic minorities.

Dates: 1972-1982

Karin Hodgin Jones independent film collection

 Collection
Identifier: A0829
Abstract

The Karin Hodgin Jones independent film collection (2001-2003) consists of art related films and video installations created by Jones while a student of sculpture at the University of Utah. Jones' films are analytical experiments with frameless animation and Technicolor film processing. This collection is part of the Utah Independent Film Archive (UIFA).

Dates: 2001-2003

Leslie A. Jones papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1705
Abstract

The Leslie A. Jones papers (1963-1995) contain interviews, a chronology, river running accounts, and a river runner journal. Leslie A. Jones is a civil engineer in Salt Lake City, Utah who has been active as a river runner for many years. He has also made several contributions to canoe and kayak design.

Dates: 1963-1995

Victor W. Jorgensen papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1416
Abstract

The Victor W. Jorgensen papers (circa 1870-1970s) consist of photocpies of Jorgensen's research files concerning LDS polygamy.

Dates: circa 1870-1970s

Bernard Z. Kastler oral history interview [transcript]

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0532
Abstract

This collection contains the written transcript of an interview with Bernard Kastler on October 14, 1986 conducted by Arnold Irving. The interview is a discussion about Kastler's management decisions, situations, and impressions while at Mountain Fuel Supply Company.

Dates: 1986

Zane Witcher Keating oral history interview

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0260
Abstract

The Zane Witcher Keating oral history interview (1970) was recorded in Tuscon, Arizona. Keating was interviewed by Henry J. Wolfinger regarding his grandfather, Utah judge Charles S. Zane and other members of the Zane family.

Dates: 1970

Virginia Kelson papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1275
Abstract

The Virginia Kelson papers (1915-1990) consist of biographical information, journals, personal papers, business papers, and political papers relating to the life of Virginia Kelson and her family.

Dates: 1915-1990

Dorothee Kocks oral histories

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1594
Abstract

The Dorothee Kocks oral histories (1994-1995) consist of transcripts of oral history interviews conducted in 1994-1995 documenting migration experiences and labor history in Utah from 1984 to 1995. The interviewers were students at the University of Utah enrolled in History 170 which was taught by Dorothee Kocks, Assistant Professor of History.

Dates: 1994-1995

KUED-TV Utah World War II Stories audio visual collection

 Collection
Identifier: A1171
Abstract

This collection contains oral history interviews with 80 Utahns about their lives during World War II, at home and abroad.

Dates: 2004-2006

Kurt Weill Foundation for Music collection

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1555
Abstract

The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music collection (1928-2005) contains five oral history interviews with Maurice Abravanel (1978-1985), correspondence, a newsletter, and music programs. The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music was established by Lotte Lenya in 1962 to continue the legacy of musician and composer, Kurt Weill.

Dates: 1928-2005

Vernon Wallace Larsen papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2309
Abstract

The Vernon Wallace Larsen papers (1932-1997) contain his research for the book Utah Poets. This includes oral histories, interviews, examples of their work, and correspondence. The book was written to celebrate the Utah State Poetry Society's annual award for "Poet of the Year," and includes a biography of each winner. There are also interviews and original work with poets who did not win, but still contributed to the society.

Dates: 1932-1997

LDS Church Galilee Branch interviews

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2606
Abstract

The LDS Church Galilee Branch interviews (2007-2010) consist of interviews conducted with members of the Galilee Branch of the LDS Church living in Tiberias, Israel.

Dates: 2007-2010

Amarilla Hamblin Lee interview

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0615
Abstract

The Amarilla Hamblin Lee interview (1970) was performed by P. T. Reilly with Amarilla Lee regarding her father, Jacob Hamblin, a Mormon polygamist.

Dates: 1970

Arthur T. Lewis oral history interview

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0261
Abstract

The Arthur T. Lewis oral history interview transcript (1971) was with his daughter, Phyllis I. Lewis, discussing his youth in Salt Lake City, travels within the state as well as to points within about 300 miles of Salt Lake City, travels to Denver and Chicago, and settlement in California upon retirement.

Dates: 1971

Kathryn Mackay audio recordings

 Collection
Identifier: A1303
Abstract

The Kathryn Mackay audio recordings contain interviews conducted by Kathryn MacKay. This collection was previously part of the Ethnic archives oral history audio recordings collection(A0853).

Dates: 1977-1987

Brigham Madsen audio-visual collection

 Collection
Identifier: A0107
Abstract

The Brigham Madsen audio-visual collection (1986-1994) consists of video and audio recordings of speeches, interviews, and radio broadcasts covering a variety of religious and Western historical subjects. Dr. Brigham D. Madsen is a historian, educator, and author of several works concerning Western/Native American history. He has served as chair of the University of Utah History Department and earned academic honors including the Distinguished Teacher of the Year.

Dates: 1986-1994