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
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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 archive.
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 York and the stage of Carnegie Hall.
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
From Family Station Wagon to the Apollo Moon Rover
For me, Apollo is the story of my father William Taylor, a mid-level engineer behind the lunar rover.
Can Assembling Immigrant Stories Bring Change?
Recently I got a letter in the mail from former U.S. Treasury Secretary Michael Blumenthal. This was not completely out of the blue. I had… Read More »Can Assembling Immigrant Stories Bring Change?