1960s
A Journey Through Time: Exploring My Grandma’s World in the Mid-20th Century.
Overview to Social Change Interview: In this interview of Maureen Keck shared personal experiences and perspectives on life during World War II and navigating gender roles and discrimination in the 1960s. Maureen Keck, born in…
French Immigration in the 1950s
Interview with Alain Borrel, French Immigration in the 1950s, History 150H Spring 2024, Conducted by Timothy Balon, March 14, 2024 Overview It is the late 1940s in France right after the end of WWII…
Philadelphia: A city, its neighborhoods, and its unique sports identity
Overview Philadelphia is the birthplace of this country, the place where founding fathers chose to gather in order to form the values and standards of our nation. Since that day the city has become an…
Family structure in Peru, Immigration from Peru, and Sendero Luminoso: The Perspective of the Youngest of 13 Kids
Interview with Flor Vargas, History 150 Spring 2024, Conducted by Mikayla Vargas, March 24, 2024 Overview: In the 1990s Peru no longer felt like home for many Peruvians. It was no longer safe because of the…
Lessons from the Vietnam War: How to NOT Treat Veterans
Interview with Chester Alvis, History 150 Spring 2024, Conducted by Mason Curles, March 13, 2024. Overview: The U.S. public’s view of the Vietnam War shifted significantly over time. Initially, there was strong support for the…
Irish, Catholic, and Democratic: Social Change and Work in the 1960s-1980s
Interview with Amy Brown, Narrative of Her Life – Teaching in the 60’s/Oldest out of eight siblings/Working on the electoral board, History 150 Spring 2024, Conducted by Marissa Prem, March 18,2024 Overview to Social Change…
Post WWII City Life in NY to the Suburbs in Long Island and Kansas, ca. 1950s
Interview with Michael Sullivan, History 150 Spring 2023, Conducted by Cassidy Wagner, March 15, 2023. Overview of Interview: The years after World War II marked a significant change for the ‘modern’ family. Many veterans were…
Social Change in the 1960s and 1970s
Interview with Bryan Ray, “Impacts of The 1960s and 1970s”, Hist 150 Spring 2023, Conducted by Peyton Ray, March 14 2023. Overview: The 1960’s and 70’s were full of many historical events that changed…
Living the American Dream; Immigration from Ireland to America
Interview with Mary Cormier, History 150 Spring 2023, Conducted by Aidan Waterfield, March 23, 2023. Overview Mary’s decision to move from Ireland to the United States at the age of 15 was driven by the…