Angelo State Oral History Projects

Join us at Angelo State University for the second lecture in the USA 250th and Texas series: Borderlands of Revolution!

This event is free and open to all!
Please note that this takes place at the C.J Davidson Conference Center - 1910 Rosemont Drive.

We are hiring a student assistant!

Student Assistant - Oral History Project The ASU College of Arts and Humanities is currently running three oral history projects (Oral History · Angelo State University). These projects focus on recording interviews with West Texans from the Vietnam War generation, including both veterans and civilians. The interviews—along with digitiz...

The Angelo State Oral Projects were featured during the Aftermaths month of activities:

Reflecting on the Aftermaths Event A month-long event reflecting on the legacy of World War II.

A selection of our collection at yesterday's Aftermaths event!

Thank you to everyone who came to our event today!

Learn about the Oral History Projects Monday October 6th at 3:30pm!

Aftermaths Roundtable Discussion Love history? Listen to unforgettable wartime stories, brought to life by our Oral History project team. Refreshments included!

Happy ! We want to celebrate our students, alumni, faculty and staff who make lifelong learning possible. 📚🐏

Our very first Oral History interview!

🎉 Happy 101st Birthday to the legendary Coach Phil George!
Your legacy at Angelo State continues to inspire generations. Here's to a century of impact!!

Wishing everyone a restful Summer Break!

🇺🇸 Oral Memoirs of James “Dud” Morris 🇺🇸
🎙️ Interview conducted on June 29, 2024
Born in 1925 to corn and cotton farmers in Elgin, Texas, Dud Morris left home at 17 to serve in the U.S. Navy during WWII. From hitchhiking across Texas to enlist, to surviving the brutal battlefields of Iwo Jima, Morris’s story captures the courage, trauma, and resilience of a generation.
In this powerful oral history, Morris reflects on wartime horrors, the quiet streets of Iwo Jima, the lingering effects of PTSD, and the heartwarming memory of returning home to his mother after the war.
📸 Listen to his story, view photos, and explore the full transcript here: 🔗 https://hdl.handle.net/2346.1/41327
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🌟 Remembering the Past: Mavis Clark's Oral Memoirs 🌟
Today, we take a moment to reflect on the incredible life of Mavis Clark, who shared her experiences growing up in East Ardsley, Yorkshire, during World War II. Her story is a powerful reminder of resilience and community spirit in the face of adversity.
🗓️ Born: April 5, 1932
📍 Hometown: East Ardsley, Yorkshire, England
Mavis vividly recalls the frightening days of the war, where she and her family took shelter during bombing raids. Despite the fear, she found ways to adapt and even enjoyed moments of play with friends, turning a bomb crater into a playground!
💬 Key Highlights from Mavis's Story:
The use of Anderson shelters during air raids.
The impact of rationing and how it shaped daily life.
The strong sense of community that emerged as neighbors supported one another.
Celebrating the end of the war with street parties and fireworks!
Mavis's journey didn't end with the war. After moving to the U.S. and settling in San Angelo, Texas, she continued to embrace life, raising a family and making lasting friendships.
📢 Want to hear more inspiring stories like Mavis's? Check out the Oral History Project at Angelo State University, where you can explore a treasure trove of personal narratives that capture the experiences of individuals from various backgrounds. Discover their stories and the lessons they impart by visiting link below comment.
Join us in honoring Mavis's story and the stories of many who lived through such challenging times. Their experiences remind us of the strength of the human spirit and the importance of community.