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- Interview with Dr. Richard E. Yinger – ca. 2006.
- Creator
- Yinger, Richard E., Mavo, Patricia
- Date Issued
- 2006-02-03
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FADT72823
- Subject Headings
- World War, 1939-1945, Korean War, Vietnam War, United States Marine Corps, Palm Beach County, Oral histories --Florida, Oral history
- Format
- Set of related objects
- Title
- Interview with Dzafer Malagic – ca. 2006.
- Creator
- Malagic, Dzafer (Interviewee), Cheek, Lauren (Interviewer)
- Date Issued
- 2006-02-22 and 2006-03-14
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FADT72463
- Subject Headings
- Yugoslavia, Oral histories --Florida, Oral history, Yugoslavia --Religion --20th century, Yugoslavia --Emigration and immigration
- Format
- Set of related objects
- Title
- Interview with Elizabeth Durham, 2013.
- Creator
- Durham, Elizabeth (Interviewee), Ross, Ryan, J. (Interviewer), Department of History
- Abstract/Description
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Elizabeth Durham recallls childhood memories, effects of the Great Depression and her life in Fort Lauderdale.
- Date Issued
- 2013 - 02 - 21
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00007804p
- Subject Headings
- Florida Atlantic University -- History, Oral histories --Florida
- Format
- Set of related objects
- Title
- Interview with Evelyn and Charles Johnson.
- Creator
- Johnson, Evelyn, Johnson, Charles
- Abstract/Description
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The Johnsons were interviewed in relation to their aunt and great aunt respectively, Edna Pearce Lockett. She served as the third female legislator in the state of Florida while operating one of the largest cattle ranches in the state.
- Date Issued
- 2007
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00007878_set
- Subject Headings
- Oral histories --Florida
- Format
- Set of related objects
- Title
- Interview with Frank McDonough – ca. 2001.
- Creator
- McDonough, Frank (Interviewee), Zisk, Barbara (Interviewer)
- Date Issued
- 2001-02-20
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FADT72477
- Subject Headings
- Lighthouse Point (Fla.), Oral histories --Florida, Oral history
- Format
- Set of related objects
- Title
- Interview with Franklin Howell Brown.
- Creator
- Howell Brown, Franklin, Ramsey, Vanessa
- Abstract/Description
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Many topics were covered in this interview. The primary topics discussed were Franklin Brown's family history and growing up in Davie, Florida. Mr. Brown discussed community involvement such as ·his volunteer work at the Old Davie School House and at Davie's Orange Blossom Festival. Mr. Brown served as a firefighter as well as a certified firefighting instructor for over twenty-five years for the City of Fort Lauderdale and volunteered for Davie. His family and his wife, Patricia's family...
Show moreMany topics were covered in this interview. The primary topics discussed were Franklin Brown's family history and growing up in Davie, Florida. Mr. Brown discussed community involvement such as ·his volunteer work at the Old Davie School House and at Davie's Orange Blossom Festival. Mr. Brown served as a firefighter as well as a certified firefighting instructor for over twenty-five years for the City of Fort Lauderdale and volunteered for Davie. His family and his wife, Patricia's family have been life-long residents of Davie, Florida.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2017
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00007877_set
- Subject Headings
- Oral histories --Florida
- Format
- Set of related objects
- Title
- Interview with Frieda Ignatoff and Jacqueline Kaufer.
- Creator
- Ignatoff, Frieda (Interviewee), Kaufer, Jacqueline (Interviewee), Hogan, James (Interviewer)
- Date Issued
- 2010-09-22
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FADT3358420
- Subject Headings
- Oral histories --Florida, Oral history, Palm Beach (Fla.)
- Format
- Set of related objects
- Title
- Interview with George Brewer – ca. 2006.
- Creator
- Brewer, George (Interviewee), Embick, Kevin (Interviewer)
- Date Issued
- 2006-02-11
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FADT72453
- Subject Headings
- Depressions --1929 --United States, Korean War, 1950-1953, World War, 1939-1945, United States Navy, Oral histories --Florida, Oral history
- Format
- Set of related objects
- Title
- Interview with Harry A. Johnston III – ca. 2008.
- Creator
- Johnston III, Harry A. (Interviewee), Welsh, Patrick (Interviewer)
- Date Issued
- 2008-04-20
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FADT75746
- Subject Headings
- World War, 1939-1945 --United States, Florida --Race relations, United States Congress House, Anti communist movements --United States --States --History --20th century, Palm Beach County (Fla.) --History, Oral histories --Florida, Oral history
- Format
- Set of related objects
- Title
- Interview with Hattie Mae Pompey – ca. 2004.
- Creator
- Pompey, Hattie Ruth (Interviewee), Stein, Nancy (Interviewer)
- Date Issued
- 2004-02-19, 2004-02-19
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FADT72814
- Subject Headings
- Delray Beach (Fla.), African American, Carver High School, Oral histories --Florida, Oral history, Florida --Race relations, African Americans --Segregation --Florida --History --20th century
- Format
- Set of related objects
- Title
- Interview with Howard Anderson Griffin Sr. and Mayme Lou (Pee Wee) Holman Griffin.
- Creator
- Griffin, Howard Anderson Sr., Griffin, Mayme Lou (Pee Wee) Holman, Wernecke, Katie
- Date Issued
- 2010-09-25
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FADT3358417
- Subject Headings
- Oral histories --Florida, Oral history, Families, Davie (Fla.), Davie (Fla.)--History
- Format
- Set of related objects
- Title
- Interview with Howard Shapiro – ca. 2001.
- Creator
- Shapiro, Howard (Interviewee), Carbonara, Michelina M. (Interviewer)
- Date Issued
- 2001-02-26
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FADT78801
- Subject Headings
- Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.), United States Army, World War, 1939-1945, Arturo Toscanini School, Tamarac (Fla.), Fort Lauderdale Preparatory School, Oral histories --Florida, Oral history, Teachers --Florida --Biography
- Format
- Set of related objects
- Title
- Interview with Jack Pitts – ca. 2004.
- Creator
- Pitts, Jack (Interviewee), Miller, Christopher (Interviewer)
- Date Issued
- 2004-02-23
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FADT76800
- Subject Headings
- World War, 1939-1945, United States Army Air Corps, Pilot, B 17 bomber, Boca Raton (Fla.), Delray Beach (Fla.), Oral histories --Florida, Oral history
- Format
- Set of related objects
- Title
- Interview with Jerald Posner – ca. 2008.
- Creator
- Posner, Jerald (Interviewee), Arnell, Alyssa (Interviewer)
- Date Issued
- 2008-02-09
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FADT77829
- Subject Headings
- Depressions --1929 --United States, Oceanographers, United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Jews, Russian -- United States, Soviet Union -- Emigration and immigration, Oral histories --Florida, Oral history
- Format
- Set of related objects
- Title
- Interview with Joan Kovac.
- Creator
- Kovac, Joan, Howald, Kayleigh E.
- Abstract/Description
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The primary topic of this interview concerned Joan Kovac's experiences in local politics in the town of Davie, Florida. Mrs. Kovac and her family moved to Davie after forty years in Akron, Ohio for a new business opportunity. When they opened their frrst automotive repair franchise in 1975, Mrs. Kovac quickly became involved in the unique community that thrived in the town. After working with the Chamber of Commerce and the town council, Mrs. Kovac was elected to office, ultimately serving...
Show moreThe primary topic of this interview concerned Joan Kovac's experiences in local politics in the town of Davie, Florida. Mrs. Kovac and her family moved to Davie after forty years in Akron, Ohio for a new business opportunity. When they opened their frrst automotive repair franchise in 1975, Mrs. Kovac quickly became involved in the unique community that thrived in the town. After working with the Chamber of Commerce and the town council, Mrs. Kovac was elected to office, ultimately serving four terms as mayor. Stories include mayoral duties, changes in Davie and Broward County, the ''town fathers,'' the Old Davie School, Nova Southeastern, ( Wolf Lake, and leadership.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2017
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00007880_p
- Subject Headings
- Oral histories --Florida
- Format
- Set of related objects
- Title
- Interview with Joe Redner.
- Creator
- Redner, Joe (Interviewee), Sawchyn, William (Interviewer)
- Date Issued
- 2010-10-14
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FADT3358425
- Subject Headings
- Oral histories --Florida, Oral history
- Format
- Set of related objects
- Title
- Interview with Joe Schweigart – ca. 2008.
- Creator
- Schweigart, Joe (Interviewee), Addeo, David (Interviewer)
- Date Issued
- 2008-02-18
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FADT78736
- Subject Headings
- South Florida Water Management District (Fla.), Everglades (Fla.), Florida -- Environmental conditions, Water resources development -- Environmental aspects -- Florida, Oral histories --Florida, Oral history
- Format
- Set of related objects
- Title
- Interview with John Charlton, 2010.
- Creator
- Charlton, John (Interviewer), Wilkie, Carson Aden (Interviewer), Department of History
- Abstract/Description
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Mr. Calton, a B-24 pilot in the Second World War, is discussing his family history, childhood memories, adult life and involvement in the war.
- Date Issued
- 2010 - 10 - 07
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00007803p
- Subject Headings
- Florida Atlantic University -- History, Oral histories --Florida
- Format
- Set of related objects
- Title
- Interview with John Fransz, 2004.
- Creator
- Fransz, John (Interviewee), Wineinger, Cathy (Interviewer), Department of History
- Abstract/Description
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John Fransz discusses his family background, Dutch immigration in Indonesia, life in Jakarta during World War II, and moving to the United States in 1955.
- Date Issued
- 2004 - 02 - 16
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00007805p
- Subject Headings
- Florida Atlantic University -- History, Oral histories --Florida
- Format
- Set of related objects
- Title
- Interview with Joseph Ornstein – ca. 2001.
- Creator
- Ornstein, Joseph (Interviewee), Lippiello, Shelly (Interviewer)
- Date Issued
- 2001-03-04 and 04-01
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/78792
- Subject Headings
- United States Army, Boca Raton Field, Boca Raton (Fla.), Delray Beach (Fla.), Oral histories --Florida., Oral history.
- Format
- Document (PDF)