New Film on Washington in Jazz History
David Taylor Umran Safter is a Turkish filmmaker who brings a fresh eye to D.C. history in her new film about 1940s Washington, Leave the… Read More »New Film on Washington in Jazz History
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Enemy Alien in Community Stories Film Festival
David Taylor After so much focus on elections, a spotlight on community stories comes this weekend in the Community Stories Film Festival, organized by Docs… Read More »Enemy Alien in Community Stories Film Festival
Creating A Story in Fabric
It was a year ago when the quilting group at Bear’s Paw Fabrics hosted a quilting and book event featuring Cork Wars. I didn’t realize… Read More »Creating A Story in Fabric
The Roots of Oral History, and Finding Strength for Trying Times
This pandemic is a time to take stock and review lessons as well as look ahead. My recent for the blog of the Oral History… Read More »The Roots of Oral History, and Finding Strength for Trying Times
Conversation time capsule
When my father would have turned 95, I received a surprise email from StoryCorps. It said my interview with him was now in their online… Read More »Conversation time capsule
Tackling Global Health Problems
In uncertain times, we can draw courage from past episodes when people have managed to face risks and change behavior quickly.
Cork Oak in World War II and Constant Wonder
In last week’s episode of the Constant Wonder podcast of BYU Radio, I talked with host Marcus Smith about the World War II story of… Read More »Cork Oak in World War II and Constant Wonder
Interviewing: “I Know He Enjoyed Your Calls”
It was the longest I’d gone without seeing or talking with Frank for more than five years.
Electronic Music’s First Century and the Theremin
The theremin kicked off the first century of electronic music. The story twists from radio engineers in World War I Russia to Jazz Age New… Read More »Electronic Music’s First Century and the Theremin
California in a World War II Security Campaign
California’s natural bounty has been a marvel for centuries, from the redwood forests to the waters and mountains. During World War II Californians saw one… Read More »California in a World War II Security Campaign