EBook of Iran-Iraq POWs to be released
Caretaker of Payam Azadegan Cultural Institute said they have collected many intriguing memories of Iran-Iraq war prisoners. The memories will be published as ebooks and other references.St. Francis de Sales students interview local Living Legends
St. Francis de Sales students have had the unique opportunity to experience local history first hand. As part of an oral history project, eighth grade students interviewed Ester (Geigle) Conrad, a 1931 graduate, and Paul Dougherty, a 1943 graduate, both of St Francis de Sales School, to learn about their experiences growing up in the community.Our Daughters the Soldiers at Toms River library branch
TOMS RIVER- We all know of many contributions of the greatest generation during World War II, whether it is "Private Ryan" or even "Rosie the Riveter". But few know the important roles women played and how it continues to the present day.Open up the MusicBox Project
Dyann and Rick Arthur of Mill Creek have been traveling the country, seeking out women who perform traditional music: folk, blues, bluegrass, jazz, gospel and more. The couple are collecting oral histories from the women and recording them as they perform.Buffalo doctors share stories of Kashmir
A Kashmir native and UB clinical associate professor of urology has launched the Ladi Shah Project, Kashmir’s first digital oral history archive. Khurshid A. Guru, a Buffalo surgeon noted internationally for his advances and teaching in the field of robotic-assisted surgery, has created the project as an initiative of the Guru Charitable Foundation, founded by Guru and his wife, Lubna Guru, a pediatrician. The project has been in development since 2009.Legislature OKs funds for Waterloo museum
WATERLOO, Iowa - The Iowa Legislature has approved $279,450 for Waterloo's Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum to conduct and record "oral history" interviews of military veterans returning from current conflicts.Memories of a Newsman
Memories of a Newsman is the title of a book which contains the memories of one of Iran’s oldest news dealers, Mohammad Ebrahim Ranjbar Amiri, 86, who has spent 76 of his life selling papers.Specialized library of Majlis history established
During the 3rd specialized session of Majlis history, the head of the Majlis library announced the establishment of the specialized library of Majlis history saying that great works have been purchased which can be offered to the researchers.Memoirs should not turn into novels
Issues raised at the session of reviewing books of "Memoirs of Women and POWs": At the session of reviewing the book series of "Memoirs of Women and POWs", Mohesen Kazemi said: “We witness an improving move at recording books for women and hope that the fast move does not harm oral history and does not turn memoirs into novels.â€'Well-Equipped Division'in book market
The book “Well-Equipped Division†which consists of the memoirs of Reza Nik Ayeen, a technical force in the Logistics Staff of the Iraqi imposed war against Iran has been compiled by Saeed Alamian and published with the contribution of The Organization of Preserving and Publishing the Values of the Sacred Defense of The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), Basij [voluntary forces] (Fatehan Publication) and the Guilds Basij, Iranian Oral History website reported....
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Memoirs of Hujjat al-Islam Reza Motalebi
Hujjat al-Islam Reza Motalebi is a cleric from Isfahan. Before the revolution, he was the imam of the Fallah Mosque – which was later renamed Abuzar Mosque. By his presence and efforts, Abuzar Mosque soon became a base for supporters of the Imam and the revolution. After the victory of the revolution, he played a role in uniting forces and maintaining political vitality in southwest Tehran.The Necessity of Receiving Feedback in Oral History
Whenever we engage in a task, we naturally seek ways to evaluate our performance — to correct shortcomings and enhance strengths. Such refinement is only possible through the feedback we receive from others. Consider, for instance, a basketball player whose shots are consistently accurate; should he begin shooting blindfolded, his success rate would rapidly decline, as he would be deprived of essential feedback from each attempt.Sir Saeed
The book “Sir Saeed” is a documentary [narrative] of the life of martyr Seyyed Mohammad Saeed Jafari, written by Mohammad Mehdi Hemmati and published by Rahiyar Publications. In March 2024, this book was recognized as one of the selected documentary biographies in the 21st edition of the Sacred Defense Book of the Year Award. The following text is a review on the mentioned book.Morteza Tavakoli Narrates Student Activities
I am from Isfahan, born in 1336 (1957). I entered Mashhad University with a bag of fiery feelings and a desire for rights and freedom. Less than three months into the academic year, I was arrested in Azar 1355 (November 1976), or perhaps in 1354 (1975). I was detained for about 35 days. The reason for my arrest was that we gathered like-minded students in the Faculty of Literature on 16th of Azar ...
