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Title: Cade Orchard Interview, May 29, 2020
Date: May 29, 2020
Creator: Cade Orchard; Maren Orchard
Description: Cade Orchard discusses the impact of COVID on his life from Hot Springs, South Dakota, where he is completing an internship for the Mammoth Site. He shares that he lost his grandmother to COVID, and how that painful experience has personally connected him to the pandemic. He also reflects on how the virus has impacted his day-to-day life as a college student having to leave campus and transition to learning online. Cade talks about how his internship has kept him going, but also worries about the health consequences of continuing internships. He also appreciates talking virtually with his family and friends. Cade discusses how COVID has highlighted the strengths and failures of how the public interacts with the scientific community, though he hopes that we will have newfound appreciation for the work that all scientists do as a result of this crisis. This video is part of the Humanities Truck's From Me To You: A Covid-19 Oral History Project. https://humanitiestruck.com/frommetoyou/
Subject: Hot Springs, South Dakota; coronavirus; COVID-19; pandemic; student; college; internship; family; online; science
Country: United States
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:2171
Rights statement: Copyright for this object is held by American University and does not preclude any use the co-interviewee(s) may want to make of the information in the recordings themselves. This object is made available through the American University Digital Research Archive for research and educational purposes. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the object beyond the bounds of Fair Use must be obtained from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Christina Motilall Interview, October 29, 2021
Date: October 29, 2021
Creator: Christina Motilall; Fontana Micucci
Description: In this interview with Christina Motilall, she details her experiences as a woman of color joining a predominantly-white sorority, Kappa Kappa Gamma. Beginning with her experiences in childhood and high-school, moving into her undergraduate experience, and then alumna experience, the interview follows Christina’s development. In addition to race and ethnicity, the interview also covers topics concerning socioeconomics, social groups, gender and sexuality, and education. Interview completed virtually via TheirStory.
Subject: childhood; high school; college; Kappa Kappa Gamma; Greek Life; recruitment; New Member Experience; member experience; post-graduation reflections; Minnesota; Iowa; Drake University; Washington, DC; Alexandria, VA
Country: United States
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:3621
Rights statement: "American University may copy, use, and distribute to the public the Collection including but not limited to the interviews (and other items above) for educational purposes, including, but not limited to, formats such as audio and/or video documentaries, pamphlets, print publications, public programming and/or performances, exhibits, online archives and/or publications, mobile platforms, and other new media resources. The Humanities Truck and American University may use the Collection for promotional purposes. Both the Interviewee and Interviewer will retain licenses to use these materials for any future purpose.

Title: Jack Klitgaard Interview, October 28, 2020
Date: October 28, 2020
Creator: Jack Klitgaard; Emily Lefeber
Description: Jack Klitgaard is a current high school senior at the Harlan Community High School (HCHS) in Harlan, IA. Located in rural western Iowa, the Harlan Community is feeling the effects of the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic. In this interview, Jack discusses his experiences as HCHS was forced to shut down at the beginning of the pandemic, going to 100% virtual learning due to concerns about his family’s health, and his plans to become a doctor in the future. This interview was conducted virtually using TheirStory.io software.
Subject: Harlan, IA; Iowa; rural; small town; Harlan Community High School; COVID-19; Coronavirus; pandemic; media perception; politics; public health; masks; mental health; student; teenager; childhood; remote learning; cancer; college; Coolidge Scholar; Boy Scouts; music; jazz band; travel; faith; video games
Country: United States
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:2506
Rights statement: Interview contents have been given to the Public Domain through the Humanities Truck Oral History Project at American University.

Title: Katie Moon Interview, November 16, 2021
Date: November 16, 2021
Creator: Katie Moon; Michaela Fehn
Description: Michaela Fehn interviews Katie Moon over TheirStory about her upbringing, engagement with the conservative movement and Turning Point USA, ideology, Donald Trump's election, and the growing voice of conservatism on college campuses.
Subject: conservative; Turning Point USA; Drake University; West Des Moines, IA; Herndon, VA; traditional family values; student organizations; College Republicans; Young Americas Foundation; TikTok; social media; Christianity; Donald Trump; Student Action Summit; education; culture wars; dating; marriage; liberal; media; student activism; college campus; college
Country: United States
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:3684
Rights statement: Copyright for this object is held by American University and does not preclude any use the co-interviewee(s) may want to make of the information in the recordings themselves. This object is made available through the American University Digital Research Archive for research and educational purposes. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the object beyond the bounds of Fair Use must be obtained from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Marc Minsker Interview, May 30, 2020
Date: May 30, 2020
Creator: Marc Minsker; Maren Orchard
Description: Marc Minsker, a D.C. Public Schools high school teacher, talks about the impact of COVID, specifically on the Class of 2020. He shares how he thinks the pandemic will shape the personal histories of all 3.5 million high school seniors in America: how they were deprived the right to celebrate their graduations, and face a considerable amount of uncertainty. Marc thinks that while other students and teachers will have time to adjust going into next year, for the Class of 2020, high school is over. He does, however, hope that they will meet the future with optimism and a collective sense that "we got this." He ends by reminding us that behind every mask is a face and a story. This video is part of the Humanities Truck's From Me To You: A Covid-19 Oral History Project. https://humanitiestruck.com/frommetoyou/
Subject: Washington, DC; Washington, DC; public school; high school; Wilson High School; teacher; student; senior; graduation; college; Class of 2020; education
Country: United States
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:2174
Rights statement: Copyright for this object is held by American University and does not preclude any use the co-interviewee(s) may want to make of the information in the recordings themselves. This object is made available through the American University Digital Research Archive for research and educational purposes. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the object beyond the bounds of Fair Use must be obtained from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.