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- Title
- Classroom: Karen Abbott Interview, October 19, 2021
- Date
- October 19, 2021
- Creator
- Abbott, Karen; Whitehurst, Angie; Kerr, Dan; Whitehurst, Angie; Kerr, Dan; Abbott, Karen
- Description
- Karen Abbott describes this classroom scene as inspired by her mother’s attendance at Thaddeus Stevens Elementary School in Georgetown. Her teacher, Mrs. Day is featured here, as is one male classmate who she remembered as frequently disruptive: he is captured turning around in his seat.
- Subject
- dioramas; school; classroom; learning; teacher; discipline
- Country
- United States
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:3121
- Rights statement
- Copyright for this object is held by American University and does not preclude any use the co-interviewee(s) may want to make of the information in the recordings themselves. This object is made available through the American University Digital Research Archive for research and educational purposes. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the object beyond the bounds of Fair Use must be obtained from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- Dan Kerr Interview, April 19, 2020
- Date
- April 19, 2020
- Creator
- Dan Kerr
- Description
- Humanities Truck director Dan Kerr reflects on the impact of COVID, both personally, for the Truck operations, and as a country. He discusses how the Truck has been shut down since March, and shares his own challenges in working from home doing distance learning and homeschooling his daughter. Dan does see some positive things happening, though, such as spending more time together as a family and communicating more with friends. He hopes that the pandemic can be an opportunity for everyone to reflect and act on the "severe economic inequalities" that are making citizens unhealthy, including struggling for economic justice and universal healthcare. He ends by calling upon others to make videos for the Connected Perspective Projects to "use this moment to start thinking about how we can make this world a better place." This video is part of the Humanities Truck's From Me To You: A Covid-19 Oral History Project. https://humanitiestruck.com/frommetoyou/
- Subject
- Humanities Truck; American University; Washington, DC; COVID; COVID-19; coronavirus; pandemic; distance learning; homeschooling; family; inequality; economic justice; social justice
- Country
- United States
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:2119
- Rights statement
- Copyright for this object is held by American University and does not preclude any use the co-interviewee(s) may want to make of the information in the recordings themselves. This object is made available through the American University Digital Research Archive for research and educational purposes. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the object beyond the bounds of Fair Use must be obtained from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- Elsa Kerr Interview, April 19, 2020
- Date
- April 19, 2020
- Creator
- Elsa Kerr; Dan Kerr; Dan Kerr
- Description
- Elsa Kerr shares how COVID has impacted her life. She explains how she has to do homeschooling now instead of going to school, and how it's difficult to learn things she hasn't learned yet. Elsa says she is washing her hands and practicing social distancing, but she misses seeing her friends. She shares how she is coping by doing Zoom calls with her friends, playing soccer, and building Legos. This video is part of the Humanities Truck's From Me To You: A Covid-19 Oral History Project. https://humanitiestruck.com/frommetoyou/
- Subject
- Humanities Truck; American University; Washington, DC; COVID; COVID-19; coronavirus; pandemic; child; distance learning; homeschooling; school; family; friends; soccer
- Country
- United States
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:2117
- Rights statement
- Copyright for this object is held by American University and does not preclude any use the co-interviewee(s) may want to make of the information in the recordings themselves. This object is made available through the American University Digital Research Archive for research and educational purposes. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the object beyond the bounds of Fair Use must be obtained from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- Estate Mondahl Peace Corps Training Center for French Language Training in St. Thomas.
- Date
- 1970-1973
- Creator
- Jessop, Penny Patricia
- Description
- The camp or the training center.
- Subject
- Dormitory life -- United States Virgin Islands; Employee learning facilities
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Jessop, Penny Patricia
- Local Identifier
- PCCA_Jessop_0296
- Type
- color photographs
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/peacecorps:3086
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- Jack Klitgaard Interview, October 28, 2020
- Date
- October 28, 2020
- Creator
- Jack Klitgaard; Emily Lefeber
- Description
- Jack Klitgaard is a current high school senior at the Harlan Community High School (HCHS) in Harlan, IA. Located in rural western Iowa, the Harlan Community is feeling the effects of the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic. In this interview, Jack discusses his experiences as HCHS was forced to shut down at the beginning of the pandemic, going to 100% virtual learning due to concerns about his family’s health, and his plans to become a doctor in the future. This interview was conducted virtually using TheirStory.io software.
- Subject
- Harlan, IA; Iowa; rural; small town; Harlan Community High School; COVID-19; Coronavirus; pandemic; media perception; politics; public health; masks; mental health; student; teenager; childhood; remote learning; cancer; college; Coolidge Scholar; Boy Scouts; music; jazz band; travel; faith; video games
- Country
- United States
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:2506
- Rights statement
- Interview contents have been given to the Public Domain through the Humanities Truck Oral History Project at American University.
- Title
- Kai Walther Interview, May 21, 2020
- Date
- May 21, 2020
- Creator
- Kai Walther; Dan Kerr
- Description
- Kai Walther recently graduated from American University. Covid-19 cut their senior rugby season short. They had to take classes online and celebrate their commencement virtually. Kai lives in an 800 square foot apartment in DC with three other roommates and feels restricted, unable to go on trips, freely travel outside, visit museums, cafes, or friends. They face major hurdles finding work in the field of public history now that all the museums are closed. They feel it is difficult to stay motivated. Kai’s three roommates have kept them going. They spend more time together, play board games, cook together, and have gone on bike rides. Zoom has also allowed Kai to attend virtual birthday parties, have movie nights with friends, and have family events. Zoom, however, is imperfect because it only allows one person to talk at a time. Kai hopes we learn the importance of government support in health care as the most vulnerable are currently receiving the least amount of support. Kai also asks that people wear masks to protect those who are more at risk. This video is part of the Humanities Truck's From Me To You: A Covid-19 Oral History Project. https://humanitiestruck.com/frommetoyou/
- Subject
- Washington, DC; COVID; COVID-19; coronavirus; pandemic; American University; rugby; Zoom; family; friends; roommates; biking; public history; museums; cafes; DuPont Circle; online learning; commencement; healthcare; government support
- Country
- United States
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:2164
- Rights statement
- Copyright for this object is held by American University and does not preclude any use the co-interviewee(s) may want to make of the information in the recordings themselves. This object is made available through the American University Digital Research Archive for research and educational purposes. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the object beyond the bounds of Fair Use must be obtained from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- Peace Corp training center in Niamey
- Date
- 1970-1973
- Creator
- Jessop, Penny Patricia
- Description
- We’re now at the training center in Niamey.
- Subject
- Employee learning facilities
- Country
- Niger
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Jessop, Penny Patricia
- Local Identifier
- PCCA_Jessop_0334
- Type
- color photographs
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/peacecorps:3094
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- Peace Corps : Sierra Leone : Mende Language Manual
- Date
- 1989
- Creator
- Kuyateh, Albaji Sheik; Conteh, Frederick
- Publisher
- American University Library. Archives and Special Collections.
- Description
- The purpose of this updated manual is to enable Peace Corps Volunteers in Sierra Leone to interact freely with the community in which they find themselves. One communicates and socializes through language; knowing the language and culture of a group of people is becoming part of those people. The Mende manual is specifically designed for those who will work in Mende-speaking areas. In order to acquire some proficiency in the language, the 'Brewster Method' should supplement this information. This manual provides a more functional knowledge in both language and culture, for all Volunteers. It therefore focuses on all Peace Corps Volunteer occupations. It will also help Volunteers to work effectively with the local community.
- Subject
- Peace Corps -- Sierra Leone; Sierra Leone -- Languages; Second language learning and teaching; Niger-Congo languages
- Country
- Sierra Leone
- Local Identifier
- PCCA_Fretz_0004
- Type
- manuals (instructional materials)
- Title
- Sebastian Gluzman Interview, September 18, 2021
- Date
- September 18, 2021
- Creator
- Gluzman, Sebastian; Suggs, Vernon; Gluzman, Sebastian; Suggs, Vernon
- Subject
- working in dc; AFL-CIO; labor; labor day; musical; teaching; education; learning
- Country
- United States
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:3082
- Rights statement
- Copyright for this object is held by American University and does not preclude any use the co-interviewee(s) may want to make of the information in the recordings themselves. This object is made available through the American University Digital Research Archive for research and educational purposes. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the object beyond the bounds of Fair Use must be obtained from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- Volunteers at Estate Mondahl Peace Corps Training Center for French Language Training in St. Thomas.
- Date
- 1970-1973
- Creator
- Jessop, Penny Patricia
- Description
- Volunteers in the US Virgin Islands at the French language training camp that Peace Corps ran in Saint Thomas. We’re sitting outside the dormitories.
- Subject
- Volunteers; Employee learning facilities
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Jessop, Penny Patricia
- Local Identifier
- PCCA_Jessop_0287
- Type
- color photographs
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/peacecorps:3085
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- Washington's Black History in Miniature 2021 Image 07
- Date
- October 19, 2021
- Creator
- Kerr, Dan; Abbott, Karen
- Description
- A scene modeled after Thaddeus Stevens Elementary School in Georgetown, where Norma Adkins attended.
- Subject
- dioramas; school; classroom; learning; teacher; discipline
- Country
- United States
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:3151
- Rights statement
- Copyright for this object is held by American University and does not preclude any use the co-interviewee(s) may want to make of the information in the recordings themselves. This object is made available through the American University Digital Research Archive for research and educational purposes. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the object beyond the bounds of Fair Use must be obtained from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.