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Oral history interview with Beatriz Mayorca
No full textBeatriz Mayorca discusses her experiences growing up with public art in Venezuela, particularly at the University of Central Venezuela where she got a degree in communications. She describes moving to Oklahoma and attending the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) to study interior design, where she would be introduced to the public art scene. Mayorca talks about getting involved with creating public art and building sculptures for Oklahoma City and the administrative work involved in the process. Mayorca also discusses her residency at the University of Central Oklahoma and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on her life and work.The purpose of the Immigrant Women Artists Oral History Project is to examine the occupational folklife of first-generation immigrant women artists living in Oklahoma and the networks of support that allow them to pursue their vocations in a new environment. This series of interviews examines not only the cultural and occupational traditions that these artists nurture in straddling multiple cultural identities, but also the translation of an artist's occupational life between multiple cultural and physical spaces. This project is supported by the Archie Green Fellowship of the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress
Oral history interview with Nelson Durfey, Amy Durfey Tines, and Karlene Durfey Collins
No full textNelson, Amy (Tines), and Karlene (Collins) Durfey talk about their brother, Kendall Durfey, who died in the 2001 Oklahoma State University (OSU) plane crash. They introduce us to Kendall and share memories of their childhood, learning the radio broadcasting business while 'playing' radio, and moving to Oklahoma from New York. The siblings recall the day of the crash, OSU's response then and now, and explain how they hope Kendall will be remembered.The We Will Remember Promise collection is a series of interviews with individuals associated with the 2001 plane crash that claimed the lives of ten men affiliated with the men's basketball program and the 2011 plane crash that claimed the lives of four people connected to the women's basketball program
Oral history interview with Gary Sparks
No full textGary Sparks, a 1966 graduate of Oklahoma State University (OSU) with a degree in architecture, recalls the 2001 plane crash and being asked to design the memorial monuments at the crash site in Colorado and in Gallagher-Iba Arena. He discusses aspects of the projects from design to instillation and shares what it meant to him to be a part of honoring the ten men lost that night. He also talks about the importance of this work in relation to other projects underway at the time, in particular the renovation of OSU's football stadium.The We Will Remember Promise collection is a series of interviews with individuals associated with the 2001 plane crash that claimed the lives of ten men affiliated with the men's basketball program and the 2011 plane crash that claimed the lives of four people connected to the women's basketball program
Oral history interview with Briana Hefley-Shepard
No full textBriana Hefley-Shepard, an English as a Second Language teacher from Tulsa, Oklahoma, talks about her background and experience during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares how she first came to know of the virus through a friend and how she began sewing masks which grew into a good side business. Beyond mask making she also describes some of her other activities and how she received her news about the pandemic. As a teacher with a child at home, Hefley-Shepard also discusses her experiences with online schooling and the learning curve involved with both her and her daughter. She touches on her hopes for the future and the idea that society will be forever changed moving into a "new normal" or "next normal" after the pandemic.The COVID-19 in Oklahoma Collection is a series of interviews which document how Oklahomans were affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic. This project was made possible with support from the Institute for Museums and Library Services American Rescue Plan Grant
Oral history interview with Madison Hendricks
No full textIn her interview, Madison discussed what it was like taking college courses and planning a wedding during the COVID-19 Pandemic, and she shared details of adjusting to family life during the quarantine. She explained precautions the Edmond and Moore schools underwent for in-person classes and how the teachers adapted, and she shared lessons she learned from the pandemic as a student, teacher, and family member.The COVID-19 in Oklahoma Collection is a series of interviews which document how Oklahomans were affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic. This interview was conducted as part of the HIST: 5093 Oral History: Theory and Methodology course at Oklahoma State University
Oral history interview with Charlotte Hughart
No full textCharlotte Hughart discusses memories of the house her grandparents built in 1929 in Oklahoma City, some of the many problems with the house, her experience living there, and some of her career as a lawyer. Interviewer Katrina Ward currently lives in the same house, and adds some context for what the house is like in 2021.The Spotlighting Oklahoma Oral History Collection is a series of thematic oral history projects as well as individual-specific interviews with the common goal of documenting the cultural and intellectual history of Oklahoma. This interview was conducted as part of the HIST: 5093 Oral History: Theory and Methodology course at Oklahoma State University
Oral history interview with Modina Waters
No full textModina (Toppah-Yellowhair) Waters, Kiowa tribal elder, details her youth including her time at St. Patrick's Indian Mission, a Catholic boarding school, located in Anadarko, Oklahoma. She describes her religious background and familiarity with both Catholicism and the Baptist church. Modina discusses her husband, marriage, and familial life and how her family is a major source of pride in her life. As a Kiowa elder, she tells of the origin of the Kiowa gourd dance among her people.The Spotlighting Oklahoma Oral History Collection is a series of thematic oral history projects as well as individual-specific interviews with the common goal of documenting the cultural and intellectual history of Oklahoma. This interview was conducted as part of the HIST: 5093 Oral History: Theory and Methodology course at Oklahoma State University
Oral history interview with Becky Shipley
No full textBecky Shipley, event co-chair for the Remember the Ten Run, explains how she became involved with volunteering to assist with the planning and race day operations of the race. She shares some of the tasks that occur leading up to the race as well as activities the day of the race. She talks about the passion of the participants and other volunteers along with the appreciation expressed by family members of the ten men lost in the 2001 plane crash. She also recalls visiting the memorial site in Colorado and notes the ten bald cypress trees planted near Gallagher-Iba Arena in honor of those lost.The We Will Remember Promise collection is a series of interviews with individuals associated with the 2001 plane crash that claimed the lives of ten men affiliated with the men's basketball program and the 2011 plane crash that claimed the lives of four people connected to the women's basketball program
Oral history interview with Jared Taylor
No full textJared Taylor, Oklahoma State University (OSU) faculty and former state epidemiologist of Oklahoma, talks about his background and education starting in Virginia and eventually receiving his PhD in veterinary biomedical sciences at OSU. He describes his teaching career at OSU and how his expertise in epidemiology positioned him to become the state epidemiologist during the COVID-19 pandemic. Taylor discusses his experience in the position advising government officials and interacting with the media as well as working with the Oklahoma State Department of Education and county health departments to provide guidance on reopening schools. He talks about leaving the position to become the first chief science officer of Oklahoma which allows him to continue his work for both OSU and the Oklahoma State Department of Health.The COVID-19 in Oklahoma Collection is a series of interviews which document how Oklahomans were affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic. This project was made possible with support from the Institute for Museums and Library Services American Rescue Plan Grant
Oral history interview with Scott McCloskey
No full textScott McCloskey, from Monroe, Michigan, has been teaching for twenty-six years. Mr. McCloskey currently teaches English Language Arts at a secondary level and part-time at the community college. He expresses how the uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic affected his teaching practices and how he anticipated a possible lockdown. Mr. McCloskey shares how learning labs were useful for students who need face-to-face learning. Therefore, he acknowledges the equity issues that arose from virtual learning. He also shares the importance of understanding the process of learning how to navigate in an online environment. Mr. McCloskey's poetry addresses the uncertainties of the pandemic in education and his personal life. It helped him vent and process what was going on. Mr. McCloskey looks forward to finding ways to give voice to shy students who do better in a virtual environment.The COVID-19 Teacher-Poets Writing to Bridge the Distance collection is a series of interviews documenting the teachers' poetry and writing experiences during the 2020 COVID-19 school closings and the topics and insights that emerged