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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 730 Collections and/or Records:

Oral History with Michael Sutphin, November 5, 2014

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms2015-007_VTLGBTQ_SutphinMichael

Oral History with Michael Sutphin, November 5, 2014, 2014-11-05

 Item
Identifier: Ms2015-007_VTLGBTQ_SutphinMichael
Scope and Content

In this interview, Sutphin discusses his involvement on campus and on the Town Council, his activism in the LGBTQ community, and the current climate towards the LGBTQ community and the community's future. The interview was conducted at Michael Sutphin’s residence in Blacksburg, VA. Molly Lash was the interviewer and Amanda Lilly was the technical assistant.

Dates: 2014-11-05

Oral History with Shelli Fowler, November 13, 2014

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms2015-007_VTLGBTQ_FowlerShelli

Oral History with Shelli Fowler, November 13, 2014, 2014-11-13

 Item
Identifier: Ms2015-007_VTLGBTQ_FowlerShelli
Scope and Content

In her oral history, Fowler discusses her upbringing in Southern California, her academic career, the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors' refusal to approve her spousal hire and coming together with members of the Virginia Tech community to fight for equality and policy change. The interview was recorded on November 13, 2014 at the Graduate Life Center on the Virginia Tech campus. Samantha Shires was the interviewer and Carmen Bolt was the technical assistant.

Dates: 2014-11-13

Oral History with Tom Brobson, November 6, 2014

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms2015-007_VTLGBTQ_BrobsonTom

Oral History with Tom Brobson, November 6, 2014, 2014-11-06

 Item
Identifier: Ms2015-007_VTLGBTQ_BrobsonTom
Scope and Content In this oral history interview, Brobson discusses his life as an undergraduate student and work as a fundraiser at Virginia Tech. He recounts stories of discrimination and threats he felt while an out gay student, discrimination and challenges he's faced at the university, and his activism while an employee, including helping to found the LGBT Caucus and to support Lambda Horizons. The interview was recorded on November 6, 2014 in Major Williams Hall on the Virginia Tech campus. The...
Dates: 2014-11-06

Oral History with Tori Elmore, October 24, 2014

 Digital Record
Identifier: MS2015-007_VTLGBTQ_ElmoreTori

Oral History with Tori Elmore, October 24, 2014, 2014-10-24

 Item
Identifier: MS2015-007_VTLGBTQ_ElmoreTori
Scope and Content

In this oral history interview, Elmore discusses her struggle with depression, the transition process, playing on a Roller Derby team, coming out at work and gaining acceptance in a blue collar Appalachian community. The interview was recorded on October 24, 2014 in Major Williams Hall on the Virginia Tech campus. Ellen Boggs was the interviewer and David Atkins was the technical assistant.

Dates: 2014-10-24

O'Shaughnessy Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1987-052
Abstract

This collection consists of papers--including correspondence, schoolwork, diplomas, diaries, photographs, and printed materials--of Louis O'Shaughnessy, professor of mathematics at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VPI); his wife Ida Surface O'Shaughnessy; their daughter, VPI mathematics instructor Betty O'Shaughnessy Bock; and the Surface family (parents and siblings of Ida Surface O'Shaughnessy).

Dates: 1857 - 1965

Louis O'Shaughnessy Letters

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1993-010
Abstract

The collection contains 1903 to 1905 letters from Louis O'Shaughnessy to his future wife, Ida Surface, and one letter from O'Shaughnessy to G. T. Surface.

Dates: 1903 - 1905