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Oral histories (document genres).

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Danbury Remembers, Conversations With a Community : Danbury History Project Oral Histories.

 Collection
Identifier: OH 001
Abstract

Oral histories from the Danbury Remembers project. The goal of the project was to record a series of oral history interviews with various present and past residents of Danbury.

Dates: 2002-2004
Found in: Western Connecticut State University Archives and Special Collections

Greater Danbury Intercultural Association

 Collection
Identifier: MS 064
Abstract

This collection contains many clippings, administrative materials, and materials related to the different international pavillions. The collection also contains 60 tapes and supporting materials of interviews conducted through by Greater Danbury Intercultural Association to document the contituent groups that make up the greater Danbury area.

Dates: 1980-1993
Found in: Western Connecticut State University Archives and Special Collections

Herbert F. Janick Jr. Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 012
Abstract

The Herbert F. Janick Papers span the years 1889-2003 and consist mainly of Janick’s historical research (focused on CT and Danbury) for his many articles and in particular for his book on the history of Western Connecticut State University. The collection includes many oral history interviews conducted by Janick and many conducted by his students.

Dates: 1889-2002
Found in: Western Connecticut State University Archives and Special Collections

Jack Friel University History Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 004
Abstract The Jack Friel University History Collection is his work in gathering information about the history of this university. Starting in 1976, under a grant authorized by the WestConn Foundation, Friel began to collect information about the history of then named Western Connecticut State College with the intended goal of writing the history of the college. Friel, who was a former graduate student, took on the task with the help of two students, Ronald Douglas and Sandy Connor. When it became...
Dates: 1850-1978 , (Bulk 1976-1977); Majority of material found within 1976 - 1977
Found in: Western Connecticut State University Archives and Special Collections

Truman A. Warner Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 026
Abstract Warner spent 37 years as a teacher and administrator and was also a board member and former president of the Scott-Fanton Museum, now known as the Danbury Museum and Historical Society. During his tenure, he supervised and contributed to numerous museum exhibits. The Warner Collection consists of writings, photographs, miscellanea, research notes and papers documenting Warner’s life as a World War II medic, author, historian and historical researcher. The bulk of the collection contains an...
Dates: 1725-1997, (Bulk 1940-1997); Majority of material found within 1940 - 1997
Found in: Western Connecticut State University Archives and Special Collections

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