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Marshall Stearns Interview -- Samuel Hayakawa Interview -- Other Interviews
No full textLeonard Feather interviews Marshall Stearns in what seems like a public setting. Leonard Feather interviews an unidentified person who mentions doing a song called How Do You Say Al Vida Sara (?) with a Johnny M. author of My Huckleberry Friend. Leonard Feather interviews an unidentified man. The interview ends mid-sentence. Leonard Feather interviews Samuel Ichiye Hayakawa, past president of San Francisco State University. Leonard Feather interviews a member of a band. 9:40 Unidentified Interview (1); 13:12 Unidentified Interview (2); 15:05 San Francisco State teacher interview; 37:58 Band member interview
Nightmares of identity: Nationalism and loss in Leonard Cohen's Beautiful Losers
No full textThe chapter, "Nightmares of identity: Nationalism and loss in Leonard Cohen's Beautiful Losers" was written by Peter Wilkins (Douglas College Faculty). This essay collection reflects the scope and reach of Leonard Cohen’s influence. It ranges from academic essays that consider the treatment of the Holocaust in Cohen’s poetry, aspects of personal and national identity in his novels, and the theoretical problems of performance in his songs, to less formal discussions such as an Internet newsgroup thread on “Closing Time” and a description of fan reactions to his concert performances in Germany. Several writers pay tribute to Cohen by contributing poems that “translate” his work into new idioms. Includes the chapter Nightmares of identity: Nationalism and loss in Leonard Cohen's Beautiful Losers written by Dr. Peter Wilkins (Douglas College)Not peer reviewedbook chapterPublished
Jere Nash Interview with Jerris Leonard
No full textInterview conducted by author Jere Nash with Jerris Leonard in the process of writing Mississippi Politics: The Struggle for Power, 1976-2006. Leonard was an Assistant U.S. Attorney General in charge of the Civil Rights Division from 1969 to 1971. Topics covered include rewriting Wisconsin statutes on funding and bonds; John Mitchell and Richard Nison; Leonard\u27s appointment to the Department of Justice; Connor v. Johnson on redistricting; legislative redistricting in Mississippi; Buddie Newman; and school integration plans in Mississippi
A mountain of paper: the extraordinary diary of Leonard James Arrington
No full textSeptember 23, 2010.A Mountain of Paper: The Extraordinary Diary of Leonard James Arrington -- Introduction; Leonard's Birth and Boyhood -- Leonard the Public School Student -- A College Education -- North Carolina Studies, Marriage, Army Service, and USU -- Leonard's Calling, Service, Experiences, and Accomplishments as Church Historian -- Leonard's Legacy
An enterprising life: The story of photographer Leonard Frank
No full textAudio recording of author Cyril Leonoff's November 1991 presentation to the Nanaimo Historical Society about Leonard Frank, a early 20th century professional photographer in British Columbia. Leonoff's talk is based on his 1990 book "An Enterprising Life: Leonard Frank Photographs, 1895 - 1944."https://library.viu.ca/libinfo/harmfullanguagestatemen
Dr. Leonard J. Lehrman on Continuator
No full textJudy Pinnolis, Associate Director, Instruction and Engagement at the Library at Berklee talks with Dr. Dr. Leonard J. Lehrman, author of Continuator: The Autobiography of a Socially-Conscious, Cosmopolitan Composer.https://remix.berklee.edu/library-books-at-berklee/1030/thumbnail.jp
Miller (John Leonard) interview
No full textKentucky, United StatesJohn Leonard Miller was born in Kentucky about 1889. He left home at the age of 12 and eventually worked in coal mining in Danville, Virginia where he joined the United Mine workers as an organizer. He worked as a harvester in the Midwest, then moved to Calgary, Canada where he joined the Socialist Party. Later returning to the U.S., he joined the Industrial Workers of the World in North Dakota. Miller was an informant for author Norman Clark and was involved in the "Everett Massacre." He used Jack Leonard as an alias. The interview concerns his youth and his activities in the Midwest and Canada as a United Mine Workers organizer and a member of the Socialist Party, and in Washington as a member of the Industrial Workers of the World and also focuses on the Everett Massacre.
Subject timestamps: (00:00) [starts in middle of story] 1909 charged with vagrancy while working for Stonega Coke & Coal Company in Danville, Virginia, received coaching for trial situation from United Coal Workers, (6:10) 1910, was elected as president of a bible class, discussion of Miller's subsequent questioning of the bible, (9:20) harvest work in Manitoba, Canada and Calgary, Alberta Canada, (11:10) met member of the Industrial Workers of the World [IWW] in Calgary, Alberta and attended his first lecture about nebular theory, (12:30) began scientific study via joining the Socialist party,(16:25) 1913 returns to U.S. to work the Minnesota fairgrounds and encountered first airplane, (19:25) participates in free speech protest in Minot, North Dakota with IWW and was beaten and held by law enforcement after protest, (25:50) disappointment with differences between socialist party of America vs. socialist party of Canada, (28:10) 1916 work in harvest fields in North and South Dakota, (29:00) becomes IWW delegate and member, (29:50) rail travel altercation in Nebraska, (35:20) travel to the Pacific Northwest from the Midwest (36:20) IWW heads to Everett, WA, to assist shingle weavers with their strike, (37:00) October 30th, 1916 Miller goes to Everett with other IWW members and is forced to run a gauntlet of law enforcement officers in Beverly Park and is beaten, (39:45) November 5th, 1916 involvement and eye witness role in "Everett Massacre" on the Verona steamer, (42:30) arrested upon return to Seattle from Everett, (43:35) 74 prisoners are charged with first degree murder are transferred to Everett jail from Seattle, (45:00) description of Everett jail and treatment within the jail, prisoners form a committee, (49:30) prisoners break doors and render several parts of the jail useless in protest in treatment and poor food results in better food, (53:40) Miller in charge of records and phonograph within the jail, description of prisoner demands within jail, (55:25) change of venue from Snohomish to Seattle for trial, Miller brought to Seattle as a witness, Thomas H. Tracy brought as a witness, (57:20) trial results with Tracy acquitted, all other prisoners acquitted, (57:40) May 1st Russians passing through Seattle to return to Russia post revolution visit jailed IWW prisoners, (1:00:00) Miller's interview with Norman Clark, discussion of post-trial confidence in IWW allows for countless workers to enjoy improved conditions in labor with the sacrifice of a few killed in the Everett MassacreTo request a high resolution or uncompressed reproduction, or to obtain permission to use any portion of this item, contact the University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections. Email: [email protected]. Please reference the Digital ID Number.2 sound cassettes, analog, stere
Gardner-Webb University to Host Author and Philanthropist Paul Leonard
No full textGardner-Webb University’s Center for Christian Ethics and Social Responsibility, in conjunction with Fireside Books and Gifts of Shelby, N.C., will host author and philanthropist Paul Leonard for a special lecture and book signing on Nov. 20 at 6:30 p.m. The event will be held in Stewart Hall at the Tucker Student Center on the Gardner-Webb campus, and is free and open to the public. Leonard will discuss his spiritual journey and how it led to his work for Habitat for Humanity.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/2284/thumbnail.jp
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