Dr. James Van Keuren WWII POW Camps in Ohio ABOUT THIS EPISODE On episode 43 of Veteran Voices: The Oral History Podcast, we talk with James Van Keuren about his book, World War II POW Camps in Ohio. Drawing on first-person accounts from soldiers, former POWs and residents, as well as archival research, Dr. …
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Rapid Response: Do Local History Now Just as the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic swept across the globe and infiltrated nearly every nation, state, county and local community, today the COVID-19 (corona virus) pandemic is upon us. These are uncertain times, and government officials, health professionals, and citizens are trying to understand and cope with …
Local History: The Musical When Hamilton hit the Broadway stage, not only did it become a celebrated musical, it also inspired a renewed interest in American history. The show is based on historian Ron Chernow’s biography of Alexander Hamilton, but creator Lin-Manuel Miranda brings history up to date with hip hop, R&B, pop, soul, …
Larry Bruno Foundation <h2>Elizabeth “Betty” Asche Douglas | The Magic</h2> <img width=”950″ height=”950″ src=”https://thesocialvoiceproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/COVER-ART2-TMC11-ELIZABETH-BETTY-ASCHE-DOUGLAS-1024×1024.jpg” alt=”” loading=”lazy” sizes=”100vw” /> <figure> <img width=”950″ height=”554″ src=”https://thesocialvoiceproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Elizabeth-Asche-Douglas_collage-1024×597.jpg” alt=”” loading=”lazy” sizes=”100vw” /> <figcaption>Images courtesy Betty Douglas and Larry Bruno Foundation</figcaption> </figure> On episode 11 of The Magical Coach Podcast, Rick Mancini talks with Beaver County’s resident renaissance woman and Beaver Falls …
The last time I checked, I owned the films that we’re in the process of colorizing. I can do whatever I want with them, and if they’re going to be shown on television, they’re going to be in color. ~ Ted Turner More than thirty years ago media mogul Ted Turner purchased the rights to …
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This. Is. My. Story. A Spoken Word Showcase On February 21, 2020, Uncommon Grounds Cafe presented a community storytelling and spoken word celebration in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. “This. Is. My. Story.” is hosted by Andrenna Williams and features the voices and stories of Zabriawn Smith, Laturne Beasley Jr., Amber Dorsett, Jamie Smith, Jessical Jeffries-Spencer, Shane’na …
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Larry Bruno Foundation Ron Main, Rick Mancini, Steve Higgins | The Mission On episode 10 of The Magical Coach Podcast, Larry Bruno Foundation board members Ron Main (chair), Rick Mancini, and Steve Higgins (Hall of Achievement curator) talk about the history of the foundation, its new mission in the community, and coaching the …
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Watermarking History (Laying Claim to the Public Domain) Some of the work public historians do is create interpretive displays around significant dates, events, or other historical subject matter. Take for example a local history museum’s commemoration of WWII, featuring hometown memorabilia, artifacts, newspaper clippings, and oral history interviews with veterans. To give the public …
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