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The Oral History Archive began in 1968 gathering interviews for the IU sesquicentennial. The archive expanded with other projects, mostly focused on the history of Indiana and the Midwest such as labor, politics, medicine, immigration, and social history. The archive contains over 2,000 interviews--audio files, transcripts, and some video. The archive is now housed in the Center for Documentary Research and Practice, a unit of the Media School.

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101. Biography: John Hurt, 1985-1986 5 Interviews

Indiana University Center for Documentary Research and Practice

This collection of interviews focuses on the political career of John E. Hurt. The bulk of the collection consists of Mr. Hurt's interviews where he speaks about his role as a leading Democratic fundraiser and political advisor to several gubernatorial candidates and governors in Indiana from the late nineteen forties through the early nineteen sixties. The other interviews offer background and specifics about Hurt's political career and actions.

102. Jewish Life in Indiana 7 Interviews

Indiana University Center for Documentary Research and Practice

This project depicts Jewish life in Indiana in the twentieth century through descriptions by Jewish people of various backgrounds. The interviewees discuss their faith, community involvement, anti-Semitism, and Jewish-owned businesses.

103. Biography: J. Edward Roush, 1969 3 Interviews

Indiana University Center for Documentary Research and Practice

This collection primarily covers Roush's time spent as United States Representative (D) from the 5th District of Indiana between 1959 and 1969, though his education and history prior to national politics are mentioned. Major topics of discussion include his campaigns, work on the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and the flood control reservoirs in northern Indiana, as well as his position on the Committee on Science and Astronautics.

104. Biography: Morris L. Ernst, 1977 1 Interview

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Malcolm A. Hoffman discusses his relationship with Morris L. Ernst, best known for his defense in the censorship case against Ulysses by James Joyce.

105. Biography: Martin Luther King, Jr., 1979 2 Interviews

Indiana University Center for Documentary Research and Practice

This collection of interviews offers some insight into Dr. Martin Luther King's character and strength as a leader. It also provides some information about the role of adult education in the Civil Rights Movement and how that facilitated social change.

106. Biography: Robert A. Taft, 1968 1 Interview

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Charles Taft discusses politics in Cincinnati during the late 1920s. He talks about his brother, Robert A. Taft, and his political career.

107. Biography: William Fortune, 1986 2 Interviews

Indiana University Center for Documentary Research and Practice.

The central focus of this project is the life of William Fortune, who lived from 1863 to 1942. Interviewees are the daughters of Indiana businessman William Fortune, a friend and father-in-law of Eli Lilly. They tell about their life in Indianapolis at the turn of the century and offer recollections of associations with famous people like the Lillys and James Whitcomb Riley.

108. Castleton, Indiana in Transition, 1982-1983 3 Interviews

Indiana University Center for Documentary Research and Practice.

This project is comprised of interviews centered around the transformation of Castleton, Indiana from a small farm town to a suburb of Indianapolis, Indiana.

109. Writings of Bruce A. Rosenberg, 1976 1 Interview

Indiana University Center for Documentary Research and Practice

Bruce A. Rosenberg talks about his writings, folklore theories, and folk legends. This project also includes discussion of his book Custer and the Epic Defeat.

110. History: Pike County, Indiana, 1976 1 Interview

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This project is about the history of Pike County, Indiana. The interviewee discusses migrations, customs in a coal town, community rivalry between the poor and rich, racism, the Ku Klux Klan, and family history.

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101. Biography: John Hurt, 1985-1986 5 Interviews

102. Jewish Life in Indiana 7 Interviews

103. Biography: J. Edward Roush, 1969 3 Interviews

104. Biography: Morris L. Ernst, 1977 1 Interview

105. Biography: Martin Luther King, Jr., 1979 2 Interviews

106. Biography: Robert A. Taft, 1968 1 Interview

107. Biography: William Fortune, 1986 2 Interviews

108. Castleton, Indiana in Transition, 1982-1983 3 Interviews

109. Writings of Bruce A. Rosenberg, 1976 1 Interview

110. History: Pike County, Indiana, 1976 1 Interview

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