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Oral history

 Subject

Staff Only
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:

America at Play: Play Stories Video Archive

 Collection
Identifier: AAP-RS
Dates: 2010-present
Found in: Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play at The Strong

Career of artist Robert ("Bob") Charles Smith -- video oral history

 File
Identifier: 2022-ts-01
Abstract

This video oral history interview with Kathryn ("Kathy") Vice, daughter of Robert ("Bob") Charles Smith, was recorded on January 12, 2022 via TheirStory. The video interview and transcript are accessible online via The Strong's Preservica - Universal Access portal.

Dates: 2022-01-12
Found in: Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play at The Strong

Collection of John J. Fox Parker Brothers oral histories

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 1986.parker
Abstract The Collection of John J. Fox Parker Brother oral histories contains 14 original audiocassette recordings from 1986, associated paper materials from Fox, and digitized audio recordings and transcripts created by staff members at The Strong. [The transcripts and associated .mp3 audio files are currently available online via Preservica-Universal...
Dates: 1986 - 2020; Majority of material found in 1986
Found in: Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play at The Strong

Doll Oral History Project collection

 Collection — Box 1-8: [Barcode: Doll Oral History Project collection]
Identifier: 1987.doll
Abstract The Doll Oral History Project collection is a compilation of oral history audio cassettes, transcripts, photographs, reports, and other documentation on this project from Summer/Fall 1987, administered by Dorothy Washburn for the Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum. Oral history interview transcripts (along with associated indexes) were digitized in 2019 and are available to access digitally through ...
Dates: 1986-1994, 2019; Majority of material found in 1987, 2019
Found in: Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play at The Strong

Gen Con oral history collection

 Collection — Digital 1
Identifier: 124.6279
Abstract

This collection consists of oral histories collected about the history of Gen Con, the largest tabletop gaming convention in North America. The materials are dated from 1992 to 2007, with the bulk of the collection dated from 2006 to 2007. The collection is comprised of 100 mp3 files and one pdf. Interviews were conducted for a book project in honor of Gen Con's 40th anniversary.

Dates: 1992, 2006-2007; Majority of material found within 2006-2007
Found in: Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play at The Strong

Growing up at 700 Allens Creek Road - Interview with Mike Hotra -- video oral history

 File
Identifier: 2022-ts-08
Abstract

This video oral history with Michael C. ("Mike") Hotra was recorded on August 1, 2022 via TheirStory. The video interview and transcript are accessible online via The Strong's Preservica-Universal Access portal.

Dates: 2022-08-01
Found in: Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play at The Strong

Mahjong oral history collection

 Collection — Digital
Identifier: 121.8246
Abstract

The Mahjong oral history collection is a compilation of digital audio recordings and notes created by Annelise Heinz during the course of her research on mahjong play in modern American culture. The bulk of this information was captured in 2012.

Dates: 2011 - 2017
Found in: Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play at The Strong

Margaret Woodbury Strong collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 117.8003
Abstract The Margaret Woodbury Strong collection contains correspondence, photographs, ephemera, scrapbooks, clippings, financial papers, legal documentation, blueprints, drawings, notes, moving images, and other materials related to the life of Margaret Woodbury Strong and relatives (including the Woodbury family, the Motley family, and the Strong family). The bulk of the materials are dated during Mrs. Strong’s lifetime, between 1897 and 1969. Additional related Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum...
Dates: 1818 - 2002; Majority of material found within 1897 - 1969
Found in: Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play at The Strong

Memories of a Rochester childhood with Ken McCurdy and Lynda McCurdy Hotra -- video oral history

 File
Identifier: 2022-ts-02
Abstract

This video oral history interview with Gilbert Kennedy ("Ken") McCurdy and Lynda (McCurdy) Hotra was recorded on February 3, 2022 via TheirStory. The video interview and transcript are accessible online via The Strong's Preservica - Universal Access portal.

Dates: 2022-02-03
Found in: Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play at The Strong

Memories of Margaret Strong with Ann Coleman -- video oral history

 File
Identifier: 2022-ts-05b
Abstract

This video oral history with retired curator and doll historian Elizabeth Ann Coleman was recorded on May 25, 2022 via TheirStory. The video interview and transcript are accessible online via The Strong's Preservica-Universal Access portal.

Dates: 2022-05-25
Found in: Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play at The Strong

Repository Information

Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play
The Strong
One Manhattan Square
Rochester, NY 14607 U.S.A.
library@museumofplay.org

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