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February 16, 2011 Janell Tebbe interviewed Angela Addington, director of Hannah’s Treasure Chest, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Angela discussed her family history, community involvement, and the founding of Hannah’s Treasure Chest.

On March 13, 2011 Anna Carrera interviewed Khadijah Ali, program coordinator and co-found of Circle of Vision Keepers, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Khadijah discussed growing up in Dayton, Ohio, her work in ex-offender advocacy, and the founding of Circle of Vision Keepers.

On March 13, 2011 Anna Carrera interviewed Mary Anne Angel, co-found and co-director of Two Trees, Inc., for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Mary discussed experiences growing up in the Appalachian region of Southern Ohio, the founding of Two Trees Inc., and the impact of her work.

On March 5, 2011 Adam Masonbrink interviewed Doug Axe, a highly active and engaged member of the St. Mary’s City community, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Doug discusses his life, variety of jobs, and involvement in his local community.

On March 1, 2003 Jodie Walker interviewed Katherine Backherms-Thornton, a housewife and mother of six children, as part of the requirement for the Miami University Oral History 685 Course and the Miami Valley Cultural Heritage Project. During the interview Kay Backherms-Thornton discusses her two brothers joining the army and the navy World War II, her marriage, and more.

On July 5, 2001 Cynthia Spangler interviewed Susan Bailey for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Susan Bailey discusses her early life, what she did for entertainment, and more.

On February 23, 2003 Cynthia Spangler interviewed Fred Bremer for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Fred Bremer discusses his childhood in Dayton, building of U.S. Route 35, and more.

On February 28, 2011 Kristi Verboon interviewed Regina Brewer, a 2010 Ten Top Women of Dayton recipient, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Regina discussed working to help the homeless community in Dayton, her surprise and honor winning the Ten Top Women of Dayton award, and more.

On April 13, 2011 Elise Kelly interviewed Rosa Torres Caskey, a coordinator for the Migrant Head Start Program in Piqua, Ohio, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Rosa discussed her early life in Texas, moving to Ohio, starting a chapter of LULAC in Ohio, and more.

On February 20, 2011 Bethany Chappell-Saxton interviewed Janet Chappell, a nurse in Dayton, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Janet discussed her education, her elopement, her community activism, and more.