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Download full textSingleton, Amy; And Others – Loblolly, 1990
Created by Gary (Texas) High School students, this publication presents articles about Tex Ritter and Audie Hestilow. The first article, "Tex Ritter's Early Days," provides information on the early life of Tex Ritter gathered through an interview with Earl Cariker, a biographer of Tex Ritter, and through newspaper articles. Earl Cariker…
Descriptors: Biographies, High School Students, High Schools, Interviews
Groce, Nora – 1992
This study presents an introduction to U.S. involvement in the field of international rehabilitation and disability. Oral history interviews were conducted with 21 "distinguished elders" in the field, an oral history conference with 18 of the elders was held and documented, and written sources were reviewed. The study includes: (1) a…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Biographies, Disabilities, Futures (of Society)
Peer reviewedOshinsky, David M. – Journal of American History, 1990
Describes oral history interviewing techniques that the author used to research his biography of Joseph McCarthy before the American Historical Association (AHA) issued its seven guidelines on interview use. These guidelines focus on taping sessions, signed releases, written transcripts, respecting human dignity, and placing materials in archive…
Descriptors: Archives, Biographies, Guidelines, Higher Education
Lieberman, Shelly, Ed. – Loblolly, 1989
This publication contains three articles written by students from Gary High School (Texas). The first article, "Baptistry Paintings" (Arthur Head and others), provides pictures, histories, and descriptions of eight paintings in Baptist churches located in East Texas. The second article, "Estelle Thomas Webb" (Debra Dubois;…
Descriptors: Biographies, High School Students, High Schools, Interviews
McKenna, Erin – 1996
This book provides a step-by-step guide to genealogical research in the United States and Ireland for Irish Americans. The book also contains information on the history of Ireland and Irish immigration. Chapters include: (1) "Your Irish American Heritage"; (2) "Your Irish Immigrant Ancestors"; (3) "Getting Started";…
Descriptors: Biographies, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnic Groups, Ethnic Origins
Schleifer, Jay – 1996
This book provides a step-by-step guide to genealogical research in the United States and other countries for Jewish Americans. The book also contains information on the history of the Jews, including the Diaspora, the Holocaust, immigration to the United States, and the establishment of the modern state of Israel. Chapters include: (1) "The…
Descriptors: Biographies, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnic Groups, Ethnic Origins
Ryskamp, George R.; Ryskamp, Peggy – 1996
This book provides a step-by-step guide to genealogical research in the United States and Mexico for Mexican Americans. The book also contains information on the history of Mexico and its relationship with the United States. Chapters include: (1) "Why Do Mexican Americans Explore Family History?"; (2) "Your Mexican American…
Descriptors: Biographies, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnic Groups, Ethnic Origins
Kavasch, E. Barrie – 1996
This book provides a step-by-step guide to genealogical research in North America for Native Americans. The book also contains information on the history of Native Americans and their relationships with the United States. Chapters include: (1) "Grandmother Spider's Tangled Web"; (2) "Why Trace Your Roots?"; (3)…
Descriptors: American Indian History, American Indian Studies, American Indians, Biographies
She, Colleen – 1996
This book provides a step-by-step guide to genealogical research in the United States and China for Chinese Americans. The book also contains information on the history of China and its relationship with the United States. Chapters include: (1) "Making History Come to Life"; (2) "Being Chinese Americans"; (3) "Social…
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Asian Studies, Biographies, Chinese Americans
