Talking About Work: Oral Histories of People Living or Working in Montgomery County, Virginia, 2006-2011
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These oral histories were conducted by students in HUM 2504: Introduction to American Studies, taught by Dr. Emily Satterwhite. Student interviewers crafted questions about interviewees’ upbringing, employment experiences, and perceptions of the American Dream. Students then conducted the interviews and shaped portions of the interviewees’ transcribed comments into lively narrative versions.
These stories help chronicle the histories of Blacksburg, Montgomery County, and the interconnected surrounding areas. Publishing this material helps to bring the students’ work with their community partners back to the community, enabling local people to claim and share their own histories.
All related materials are archived in the Special Collections Department, Newman Library, Virginia Tech. A Finding Aid is available to the physical collection, Ms 2012-005. Professional researchers interested in additional information about the interviewees may contact Special Collections regarding access to restricted files.
Special thanks go to University Archivist Tamara Kennelly, VTechWorks manager Nathan Hall, and undergraduate students Rachael Seiler, Susan Nguyen, and Amber Lee for their assistance with this project.
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- Aimee Vero, Sales Associate, Tech BookstoreVu, Dorothy (2010)Oral histories of people living or working in Montgomery, County Virginia, were conducted by students of Dr. Emily Satterwhite's HUM 2504 Introduction to American Studies class from 2006 to 2011. Each submission contains a transcript of the interview and a narrative that students created based on the transcript. Some submissions include a paper in which the student reflects on the interview experience.
- Anonymous, Bouncer, Awful Arthur'sKonzik, Kit (2008)Oral histories of people living or working in Montgomery, County Virginia, were conducted by students of Dr. Emily Satterwhite's HUM 2504 Introduction to American Studies class from 2006 to 2011. Each submission contains a transcript of the interview and a narrative that students created based on the transcript. Some submissions include a paper in which the student reflects on the interview experience.
- Anonymous, Psychiatric NurseTen-Kate, Vanessa; Herndon, Patrick (2011)Oral histories of people living or working in Montgomery, County Virginia, were conducted by students of Dr. Emily Satterwhite's HUM 2504 Introduction to American Studies class from 2006 to 2011. Each submission contains a transcript of the interview and a narrative that students created based on the transcript. Some submissions include a paper in which the student reflects on the interview experience.
- [Anonymous], First Cook, West End Market, Virginia TechWhaley, Rachel (2008)Oral histories of people living or working in Montgomery, County Virginia, were conducted by students of Dr. Emily Satterwhite's HUM 2504 Introduction to American Studies class from 2006 to 2011. Each submission contains a transcript of the interview and a narrative that students created based on the transcript. Some submissions include a paper in which the student reflects on the interview experience.
- Darrell Sheppard, Police Patrol Sergeant, Virginia TechDecker, Copley; Sachs, Landon (2011)Oral histories of people living or working in Montgomery, County Virginia, were conducted by students of Dr. Emily Satterwhite's HUM 2504 Introduction to American Studies class from 2006 to 2011. Each submission contains a transcript of the interview and a narrative that students created based on the transcript. Some submissions include a paper in which the student reflects on the interview experience.
- Dave Abraham, Bike Shop Owner, Hokie SpokesLascko, Paul; Picollelli, Nicholas (2011)Oral histories of people living or working in Montgomery, County Virginia, were conducted by students of Dr. Emily Satterwhite's HUM 2504 Introduction to American Studies class from 2006 to 2011. Each submission contains a transcript of the interview and a narrative that students created based on the transcript. Some submissions include a paper in which the student reflects on the interview experience.
- David Jones, Director of Events and Volunteer Programs, Warm Hearth CenterMawyer, Katie (2010)Oral histories of people living or working in Montgomery, County Virginia, were conducted by students of Dr. Emily Satterwhite's HUM 2504 Introduction to American Studies class from 2006 to 2011. Each submission contains a transcript of the interview and a narrative that students created based on the transcript. Some submissions include a paper in which the student reflects on the interview experience.
- Francine Helms, First Grade Teacher, Gilbert Elementary SchoolLittle, Kyla; Nye, Maddie (2010)Oral histories of people living or working in Montgomery, County Virginia, were conducted by students of Dr. Emily Satterwhite's HUM 2504 Introduction to American Studies class from 2006 to 2011. Each submission contains a transcript of the interview and a narrative that students created based on the transcript. Some submissions include a paper in which the student reflects on the interview experience.
- Gail Pease, Senior Lead Housekeeper, Johnson Hall, Virginia TechCotter, Kaitlyn; Chen, Vivian (2011)Oral histories of people living or working in Montgomery, County Virginia, were conducted by students of Dr. Emily Satterwhite's HUM 2504 Introduction to American Studies class from 2006 to 2011. Each submission contains a transcript of the interview and a narrative that students created based on the transcript. Some submissions include a paper in which the student reflects on the interview experience.
- Greg Burnop, Leasing Consultant, CMG LeasingWoldekidan, Sarah (2010)Oral histories of people living or working in Montgomery, County Virginia, were conducted by students of Dr. Emily Satterwhite's HUM 2504 Introduction to American Studies class from 2006 to 2011. Each submission contains a transcript of the interview and a narrative that students created based on the transcript. Some submissions include a paper in which the student reflects on the interview experience.
- Hart Fowler, Publisher and Editor, 16 Blocks MagazineSpratley, Cotter; LaVigne, Guy (2010)Oral histories of people living or working in Montgomery, County Virginia, were conducted by students of Dr. Emily Satterwhite's HUM 2504 Introduction to American Studies class from 2006 to 2011. Each submission contains a transcript of the interview and a narrative that students created based on the transcript. Some submissions include a paper in which the student reflects on the interview experience.
- Heath Hyatt, Patrol Officer- K9 Unit, Christiansburg Police ForceShifflet, Brooke; Eckert, Lucas (2011)Oral histories of people living or working in Montgomery, County Virginia, were conducted by students of Dr. Emily Satterwhite's HUM 2504 Introduction to American Studies class from 2006 to 2011. Each submission contains a transcript of the interview and a narrative that students created based on the transcript. Some submissions include a paper in which the student reflects on the interview experience.
- Heath Knott, Door Staff, Top of the StairsWhaley, Laura; Smith, Mallory (2010)Oral histories of people living or working in Montgomery, County Virginia, were conducted by students of Dr. Emily Satterwhite's HUM 2504 Introduction to American Studies class from 2006 to 2011. Each submission contains a transcript of the interview and a narrative that students created based on the transcript. Some submissions include a paper in which the student reflects on the interview experience.
- Jamie Kiser, Housekeeper, Lane Hall, Virginia TechWeiner, Erin (2008)Oral histories of people living or working in Montgomery, County Virginia, were conducted by students of Dr. Emily Satterwhite's HUM 2504 Introduction to American Studies class from 2006 to 2011. Each submission contains a transcript of the interview and a narrative that students created based on the transcript. Some submissions include a paper in which the student reflects on the interview experience.
- Jared Stowers, Customer Service Associate, Lowe'sMcLaughlin, Jimmy (2008)Oral histories of people living or working in Montgomery, County Virginia, were conducted by students of Dr. Emily Satterwhite's HUM 2504 Introduction to American Studies class from 2006 to 2011. Each submission contains a transcript of the interview and a narrative that students created based on the transcript. Some submissions include a paper in which the student reflects on the interview experience.
- Jessica Louderback, Server, Olive GardenGrant, Sarah (2010)Oral histories of people living or working in Montgomery, County Virginia, were conducted by students of Dr. Emily Satterwhite's HUM 2504 Introduction to American Studies class from 2006 to 2011. Each submission contains a transcript of the interview and a narrative that students created based on the transcript. Some submissions include a paper in which the student reflects on the interview experience.
- Kim Dickerson, Third Grade Teacher, Gilbert Linkous Elementary SchoolSkidmore, Sean; Holmes, Imani (2011)Oral histories of people living or working in Montgomery, County Virginia, were conducted by students of Dr. Emily Satterwhite's HUM 2504 Introduction to American Studies class from 2006 to 2011. Each submission contains a transcript of the interview and a narrative that students created based on the transcript. Some submissions include a paper in which the student reflects on the interview experience.
- Kristen Jones, Housekeeping Supervisor, Femoyer Hall, Virginia TechKennedy, Lauren E.; Herber, Katie (2010)Oral histories of people living or working in Montgomery, County Virginia, were conducted by students of Dr. Emily Satterwhite's HUM 2504 Introduction to American Studies class from 2006 to 2011. Each submission contains a transcript of the interview and a narrative that students created based on the transcript. Some submissions include a paper in which the student reflects on the interview experience.
- Linda Thomas, House Cleaner, Self-EmployedRuby, Brett; Whitlow, Cait (2011)Oral histories of people living or working in Montgomery, County Virginia, were conducted by students of Dr. Emily Satterwhite's HUM 2504 Introduction to American Studies class from 2006 to 2011. Each submission contains a transcript of the interview and a narrative that students created based on the transcript. Some submissions include a paper in which the student reflects on the interview experience.
- Mary Johnson Lee, Cashier, Dietrick Dining Center, Virginia TechBlaser, Joe (2010)Oral histories of people living or working in Montgomery, County Virginia, were conducted by students of Dr. Emily Satterwhite's HUM 2504 Introduction to American Studies class from 2006 to 2011. Each submission contains a transcript of the interview and a narrative that students created based on the transcript. Some submissions include a paper in which the student reflects on the interview experience.