FAU Department of History Oral Histories
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McDonough, Frank – ca. 2001
Type: sound recording
Member of: FAU Department of History Oral Histories, Interview with Frank McDonough – ca. 2001, Oral History Collection
Contributors: McDonough, Frank (Interviewee), Zisk, Barbara (Interviewer)
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Description: Frank McDonough, former mayor of Lighthouse Point, FL, describes the process of chartering the city of Lighthouse Point, early responsibilities of city administration, and the tension between small town traditions and modern day politics.
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Interview with Joe Redner
Type: Mixed Material
Year: 2010, 2010
Member of: FAU Department of History Oral Histories
Contributors: Redner, Joe (Interviewee), Sawchyn, William (Interviewer)
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries’ Digital Library [digital object]
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Griffin, Howard Anderson Sr. and Mayme Lou (Pee Wee) Holamn Griffin
Type: sound recording
Member of: FAU Department of History Oral Histories, Interview with Howard Anderson Griffin Sr. and Mayme Lou (Pee Wee) Holman Griffin
Contributors: Griffin, Howard Anderson Sr., Griffin, Mayme Lou (Pee Wee) Holman
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Description: Howard Anderson Griffin Sr. and Mayme Lou (Pee Wee) Holman Griffin interview by Katie Wernecke at the home of Howard and Mayme Lou Griffin on September 25, 2010. Topics include memories of Griffin Family as early pioneers of Davie, Florida and the 1947 Flood.
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Interview with Tom Gill
Type: Mixed Material
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Department of History Oral Histories, Interview with Tom Gill
Contributors: Beck, Jacob, Gill, Tom
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: This interview is largely concerned with chronicling the lifetime experiences of Tom Gill
and the relationship of those experiences with the town of Davie. Tom Gill's grandfather, Frank
Stirling, was an instrumental part of early Davie and its 1925 incorporation; Stirling Road bears
his nmne. Furthermore, Gill attended the old Davie Elementary School, and was taught by
several well known… more
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Interview with Hattie Mae Pompey – ca. 2004
Type: Text
Year: 2004, 2004
Member of: FAU Department of History Oral Histories, Interview with Hattie Mae Pompey – ca. 2004
Contributors: Pompey, Hattie Ruth (Interviewee), Stein, Nancy (Interviewer)
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries’ Digital Library [digital object]
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Zern, Bill – ca. 2002
Type: sound recording
Member of: FAU Department of History Oral Histories, Interview with Bill Zern – ca. 2002, Oral History Collection
Contributors: Wiseman, Maury (Interviewer), Zern, Bill (Interviewee)
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Description: Mr. Bill Zern was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 13, 1919. He was an only child raised in Altoona, Pennsylvania where 1935 he graduated from Altoona High School. Three years later, in 1938, he graduated from Penn State University. Upon graduation from college, Mr. Zern spent the next years intermittently in Miami, Florida where he was employed by AEIA (the brokerage firm for Pan… more
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Interview with Mary Lou Balog – ca. 2001
Type: Mixed Material
Year: 2001, 2001
Member of: FAU Department of History Oral Histories
Contributors: Balog, Mary Lou (Interviewee), Newstreet, Carmen (Interviewer)
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries’ Digital Library [digital object]
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Balog, Mary Lou – ca. 2001
Type: sound recording
Member of: FAU Department of History Oral Histories, Interview with Mary Lou Balog – ca. 2001
Contributors: Balog, Mary Lou (Interviewee), Newstreet, Carmen (Interviewer)
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Description: Mary Lou Balog is the daughter of Edward J. Daly, one of the United States judges at the Nuremberg Trials held in Nuremberg, Germany, immediately following World War II. As a bright and articulate bystander to the Nuremberg Trials, she offers interesting information on key trial participants and common German citizens following World War II. She is currently Pastoral Associate for Stewardship and… more
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Interview with Linda Griffin Weekly
Type: Text
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Department of History Oral Histories, Interview with Linda Griffin Weekly
Contributors: Griffin Weekley, Linda, Salzman, Bradley
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: This interview covered five main subjects related to the Town of Davie and the Old Davie
School. First, it delves into was the Old Davie School itself where Mrs. Griffin-Weekeley
attended first through sixth grade. The second was the Griffin family, who have were one of the
major pioneering families of the town, for whom the major road through the town is named after.
Third, we discussed the… more
Full Text: Old Davie School Oral History Project: Linda Griffin Weekley by: Bradley Salzman For: Florida Atlantic University and The Old Davie School Historical Museum 2017 Table of Contents Tab 1 Summary Sheet Biography Sheet Consent Form Release Form List of …
Interview with Marion K. Brozon – ca. 2001
Type: Text
Year: 2001, 2001
Member of: FAU Department of History Oral Histories, Interview with Marion K. Brozon – ca. 2001
Contributors: Brozon, Marion K. (Interviewee), Underwood, Perla (Interviewer)
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries’ Digital Library [digital object]
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Interview with T. Edward Thomsen
Type: Text
Year: 2008, 2008, 2008, 2008
Member of: FAU Department of History Oral Histories, Interview with T. Edward Thomsen
Contributors: Boxen, Jennifer L., Thomsen, T. Edward
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The early life history of Mr. T. Edward Thomsen in Albany, New York. Life in the Depression. School
and church life in youth. Hospital confinement. Going to college. Employment in, and description, of the
hotel industry in New York State. Getting married. Traveling to Florida. Employment at the Boca Raton
Resort and Club. Life in Boca Raton in the 1950s. Working life at the club. Famous people… more
Full Text: • Oral Interview With T. Edward Thomsen Interviewed for the Florida Atlantic University History Department Oral History Seminar • Interviewed Thursday, February 7 and 2008, Friday, February 22, 2008 Interviewed by Jennifer L. Boxen ORAL HISTORY Check List …
Interview with Howard Anderson Griffin Sr. and Mayme Lou (Pee Wee) Holman Griffin
Type: Text
Year: 2010, 2010
Member of: FAU Department of History Oral Histories, Interview with Howard Anderson Griffin Sr. and Mayme Lou (Pee Wee) Holman Griffin
Contributors: Griffin, Howard Anderson Sr., Griffin, Mayme Lou (Pee Wee) Holman, Wernecke, Katie
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries’ Digital Library [digital object]
Full Text: Edited Transcript Katie Wernecke HIS 6939 Oral History Seminar Narrators: Howard Anderson Griffin Sr. and Mayme Lou (Pee Wee) Holman Griffin Interviewer: Katie Wernecke Date of Interview: September 25 th , 2010 Place: Home of Howard and Mayme Lou Griffm …
Interview with Rene Henry Gracida
Type: Text
Year: 2015, 2015, 2015, 2015
Member of: FAU Department of History Oral Histories, Interview with Rene Henry Gracida
Contributors: Gracida, Rene Henry, Makosiej, Michael
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Bishop Gracida is a former Benedictine Monk. After serving in the Army Air Corps. 303d
"Hell's Angels" Bombardment Group as a gunner pilot during WWII, Bishop Gracida trained as
an architect. During the war, Bishop Gracida was one of the pilots that flew over and fire
bombed Dresden. Following his time in the Army, he had a conversion experience and entered a
St Vincent… more
Full Text: The Most Reverend Rene Henry Gracida, D.D., Bishop Emeritus of Corpus Christi An Oral History by Michael Makosiej Conducted 28 February 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS Oral History USB Containing: Bishop Cracida Oral History Recording - mp3 Bishop Cracida …
Interview with Rene Henry Gracida
Type: Mixed Material
Year: 2015, 2015, 2015, 2015
Member of: FAU Department of History Oral Histories
Contributors: Gracida, Rene Henry, Makosiej, Michael
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Bishop Gracida is a former Benedictine Monk. After serving in the Army Air Corps. 303d
"Hell's Angels" Bombardment Group as a gunner pilot during WWII, Bishop Gracida trained as
an architect. During the war, Bishop Gracida was one of the pilots that flew over and fire
bombed Dresden. Following his time in the Army, he had a conversion experience and entered a
St Vincent… more
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Interview with Rene Henry Gracida
Type: Mixed Material
Year: 2015, 2015, 2015, 2015
Member of: FAU Department of History Oral Histories, Interview with Rene Henry Gracida
Contributors: Gracida, Rene Henry, Makosiej, Michael
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Bishop Gracida is a former Benedictine Monk. After serving in the Army Air Corps. 303d
"Hell's Angels" Bombardment Group as a gunner pilot during WWII, Bishop Gracida trained as
an architect. During the war, Bishop Gracida was one of the pilots that flew over and fire
bombed Dresden. Following his time in the Army, he had a conversion experience and entered a
St Vincent… more
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