Tag: oral history
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When Found Family: The Moment I Met My Long-Lost Sister
Introduction: A Quiet Town, A Loud Revelation Growing up in a small town in Connecticut, I learned early on that my origin story was anything but ordinary. I was told I was adopted, a fact my mum shared with a calm honesty that didn’t erase the ache of longing for a place where I truly…
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Central District History: New Seattle Neighborhood Book
New Book Documents the Central District’s Living History In a city that often reshapes its neighborhoods as quickly as the seasons change, a new book shines a light on the Central District, one of Seattle’s most storied wards. Compiled from hours of interviews, archival photos, and personal recollections, the volume weaves together the memories of…
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What a Cross-Canada Listening Tour Taught Him About People
Introduction: A journey with a listening purpose In 2025, a coast-to-coast trek took a different route from the usual travel stories. Instead of chasing fame or adventure for its own sake, a man set out to listen. Paul Jenkinson embarked on a cross-Canada listening tour, meeting people from towns and cities of every size, listening…
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My Life with William Sullivan: I turned my hobby into a museum
Introduction: A life shaped by a family legend My life with William Sullivan began as a memory tucked away in a family kitchen. He joined the British army in 1910, and to us, he was the chef who could conjure feasts from humble rations. Our relatives joked that he was the most dangerous man in…
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Stranger Things: Last Day on Set — An Oral History
Introduction: The Final Day on the Upside-Down Set When the lights finally dimmed on the last shoot day for Stranger Things, the cast didn’t just leave a set—they left behind a family. This is not a single voice memoir but an oral history shaped by the memories of a generation of actors who grew up…
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An Oral History of the Cast’s Last Day on Set
Introduction: A Final Day to Remember When Stranger Things wrapped production for its earliest chapters, the cast was a constellation of young actors stepping into the limelight. The show’s creators, Matt and Ross Duffer, had nurtured a playful, earnest atmosphere on set—one where curiosity, camaraderie, and a sense of shared purpose formed the backbone of…
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British Asian Families Urged to Record Stories of Britain’s Greatest Generation
Preserving a Hidden Chapter of Britain’s War History Britain’s wartime story is often framed through famous battles and well-known campaigns. Yet a substantial and under-recorded chapter lies within British Asian families whose members served in the armed forces during World War II. Recently, researchers and heritage groups have called on communities to document these experiences…
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British Asian Families Urged to Record Stories of the ‘Greatest Generation’ who Fought for Britain
Why Recording the Stories Matters New calls are being made for British Asian families to document the wartime experiences of relatives who served the country. The appeal comes as researchers reveal that about half of the public remains unaware that Indian servicemen contributed to Britain’s World War II effort. By capturing personal memories, families can…
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Greatest Generation: British Asian Families Sharing War Stories
A call to preserve a vital part of Britain’s history A new initiative is calling on British Asian families to preserve the memories of relatives who served in the armed forces during World War II. The project aims to ensure that the experiences of this generation—often described as Britain’s greatest—are recorded for future generations and…