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[unlabeled reel 6]
5" reel audio. Interviews with personnel from TEXAS theatrical production, staged in Canyon, TX: Wes Schultz, lighting director; John Hatchel, sound tech; Erin Wertenberger, scene designer; Wilson Evans, stage manager; Bill Moore and Margaret Moore, co-directors.
[unlabeled reel 5]
5" reel audio. First track has two audition recordings. Second track contains an interview with Bob Gastin, property master for The horn in the West, Boone N.C., and a report on the 1966 production of The horn in the West.
[unlabeled reel 4]
7" reel audio. Reel contains oral description of photographic slides taken of various amphitheaters used for outdoor drama productions. Narrated by Mark Sumner of the Institute of Outdoor Drama. Dates approximated.
[unlabeled reel 1]
7" reel audio. Reel contains a short section of sound and music cues, followed by oral description of photographic slides of scenes from various outdoor dramas. Dates approximated
Winston Salem #2
5" reel. Interview with Sam Greene, actor in Till the day breaks; report on Till the day breaks.
Winston Salem #1
5" reel. Interview with Joe Hamer, director of Till the day break at Old Salem, N.C.
CAC Japanese Lament
Video footage of individuals and groups dancing. The first portion of the video shows a Native American or an individual dressed as a Native American performing a ritualistic dance onstage. The remainder fo the video shows various individuals and groups practicing various dances and choreography. Title from reel tape storage box reads "CAC Japanese Lament".
The dream still lives
Documentary, The dream still lives, a film about the life and career of the playwright Paul Green. Included are excerpts from Green's plays and interviews with Green.
Henderson
Video footage of what is likely Henderson, N.C. The footage features several men touring various properties. One landmark featured in the footage is Saint John's Episcopal Church. Also included is footage of a headstone. The name on the headstone is Richard Henderson (1735-1785), father of Leonard Henderson. Date approximated.
Williamsburg Interviews Tape 3
5" reel. Continued interview with Albert Haak. Interview with Melba James, interview with Bruce Johnson. Interviewees are involved in the production of The common glory, in Williamsburg Va.
Peachtree City amphitheater
Video footage of the amphitheater where Kermit Hunter's outdoor drama, the McIntosh Trail is performed. The footage includes scenes of rehearsal. Also included is footage of a second, unknown amphitheater.
Mountainside Theatre
Video footage of Mountainside Theatre, the home of Kermit Hunter's outdoor drama, Unto These Hills. Date approximated.
Drama
Video footage of actors rehearsing some form of drama. Date approximated.
Indian Fort Theatre
Video footage of Indian Fort Theatre, the home of Paul Green's outdoor drama, Wilderness Road. Date approximated.
Indian Fort Theatre
Video footage of Indian Fort Theatre, the home of Paul Green's outdoor drama, Wilderness Road. Date approximated.
Waxhaw & Peachtree
Video footage of the amphitheater where Kermit Hunter's outdoor drama, the McIntosh Trail is performed. The footage shows the amphitheater under constructions, as well as finished with a rehearsal in progress.
Walk Towards the Sunset amphitheater
Video footage of the amphitheater where Kermit Hunter’s outdoor drama, Walk Toward the Sunset was performed. Included is footage from what appears to be a dress rehearsal of the drama. Date approximated.
Unto These Hills
Video about Kermit Hunter's outdoor drama, Unto These Hills. The video provides a brief history of the Cherokee nation and the historical context of the drama.
Texas
Promotional video for Paul Green's outdoor drama, Texas. Included is footage of the surrounding Palo Duro Canyon State Park. Date approximated.
Williamsburg Interviews Tape 2
5" reel. Continuation of interview with F.D. Gosssage; interview with Bob Andrews; interview with Albert Haak. All interview subjects are involved in production of The common glory, at Willamsburg, Va.
Scenes of Manteo
Video footage of various scenes in and around Manteo, N.C. These included footage from rehearsals of the outdoor drama, the Lost Colony. Also included is footage of a woman named Ora Wail, an airplane taking off, aerial footage of the area around Manteo, and footage from the ground of the beach and a pier at sunset.
Legend of Daniel Boone
Scenes from the outdoor drama, the Legend of Daniel Boone. Date approximated.
Outdoor drama
Video recording detailing the history and popularity of outdoor drama and the work the Institute of Outdoor Drama (IOD) does to support their production. Included in the recording are interviews with playwright Paul Green and the IOD director Mark Sumner. Date approximated.
Outdoor drama amphitheaters
Video footage depicting various amphitheaters where outdoor dramas are performed. Ampitheaters included are located in: Harrodsburg, Kentucky, home of the Legend of Dan Boone; Dover, Ohio, home of Trumpet in the Land; Manteo, North Carolina, home of The Lost Colony; Williamsburg, Virginia, home of The Common Glory; Cherokee, North Carolina's Mountainside Theatre, home of Unto These Hills; St. Augustine, Florida, home of Cross & Sword; Beckley, West Virginia, home of Hatfields & McCoys; and Columbia, South Carolina, home of The Liberty Tree. Date approximated.
From this day forward
Video footage of Fred Cranford's outdoor drama, From This Day Forward. Also included is footage of the town of Valdese, N.C. and the Old Colony Amphitheater where the outdoor drama is performed.
Unto these hills scenes
Video footage of the Mountainside Theatre where Kermit Hunter's outdoor drama, Unto These Hills is performed. Also included are two scenes from the drama, including the Eagle Dance scene.
Unto these hills fight scene
Video footage of a fight scene from Kermit Hunter's outdoor drama, Unto These Hills.
Legend of Daniel Boone dress rehearsal
Video footage of the construction of an amphitheater located in the woods. Also included is the dress rehearsal of the outdoor drama, Legend of Daniel Boone. Date approximated.
Williamsburg Interviews Tape 1
5" reel. Interview with Howard Scammon, director of The common glory at Williamsburg, Va.; interview with F.D. Gossage, production coordinator of The common glory.
Unto these hills
Scenes from a performance of Kermit Hunter's outdoor drama, Unto These Hills.
Mountainside theatre
Video footage of the Mountainside Theatre in Cherokee, N.C. where Kermit Hunter's outdoor drama, Unto These Hills, is performed. Date approximated.
Trumpet in the land scenes
Video footage of a scenes from a 1982 performance of Paul Green's outdoor drama, Trumpet in the Land.
Trumpet in the land scene
Video footage of a scene from a 1982 performance of Paul Green's outdoor drama, Trumpet in the Land.
Trumpet in the land amphitheater
Video footage of the amphitheater where Paul Green's outdoor drama, Trumpet in the Land, was performed.
Trumpet gou
Video footage of unidentified individuals associated with Paul Green's outdoor drama, Trumpet in the Land. Title from label found on reel tape box. Date approximated.
Trumpet in the land amphitheater and town
Video footage of the amphitheater where Paul Green's outdoor drama, Trumpet in the Land, was performed. Included in the footage are scenes of the dressing room and of the nearby town of Dover, Ohio. Date approximated.
Trumpet in the land amphitheater
Video footage of the amphitheater where Paul Green's outdoor drama, Trumpet in the Land, was performed. Included at the end of the footage are scenes of play attendees arriving on the night of a performance.
Trumpet 1st year
Video footage of Paul Green's outdoor drama, Trumpet in the land. This video is assumed to be taken during the first year the outdoor drama was performed. It includes individuals in the amphitheater before the performance, footage of the stage and parts of the set being manipulated, and scenes from the performance. Date approximated.
Trumpet in the land amphitheater
Video footage of the amphitheater where Paul Green's outdoor drama, Trumpet in the Land is performed. Footage includes shots of the stage and backstage with a number individuals present on the set.
Texas
Promotional video for the outdoor drama, Texas, a musical romance of panhandle history. The drama was written by the playwright Paul Green. Date approximated.
Trumpet in the land amphitheater
Video footage of the amphitheater where Paul Green's outdoor drama, Trumpet in the Land, is performed. Footage of the amphitheater and of two men taking a tour of the amphitheater and stage are included.
Trail of the lonesome pine
Video footage of the amphitheater where the outdoor drama, the Trail of the Lonesome Pine was performed. The drama is performed at the historic June Tolliver House which serves as a museum, folk art center, and playhouse. Date approximated.
Public service announcements and pamphlet for Texas
Public service announcements and pamphlet advertising for Paul Green's outdoor drama, Texas.
Public service announcements for Texas
Public service announcements for the outdoor musical drama, Texas, written by Paul Green.
Tecumseh! commercial
Commercial for Allan Eckert's outdoor drama, Tecumseh! Tecumseh tells the story of the legendary Shawnee leader and his fight for his homeland in Ohio in the late 1700s.
Tecumseh amphitheater
Video footage of the amphitheater where Allan Eckert's outdoor drama, Tecumseh is performed.
Sword of Peace
Video footage of the amphitheater where William Hardy's outdoor drama, Sword of Peace is performed. Also featured in the video is a young woman, possibly an actress in the drama, walking into the amphitheater and then standing onstage. Date approximated.
Strike at the Wind amphitheater
Video footage of Lakeside Amphitheater in Pembroke, N.C. where the outdoor drama, Strike at the Wind is performed. Date approximated.
Stephen Foster Story amphitheater
Video footage of the venue where Paul Green's outdoor drama, the Stephen Foster Story is performed in Bardstown, Kentucky. Much of the video shows the ticket sales operation at the venue. Date approximated.
Stephen Foster Story amphitheater
Video footage of the amphitheater in Bardstown, Kentucky where Paul Green's The Stephen Foster Story is performed. Included in the footage is the construction of a set piece. Date approximated.
St. Mary's County amphitheater
Video footage of St. Mary's County Amphitheater in Great Mills, Maryland. Footage of people fishing behind the amphitheater can also be seen in the footage.
St. Mary's County amphitheater
Video footage of St. Mary's County Amphitheater in Great Mills, Maryland.
Cross & Sword
Video recording of scenes of Paul Green's outdoor drama, Cross & Sword. Also included is footage of a rehearsal featuring dancers. Date approximated.
Cross & sword amphitheater
Video recording of the amphitheater where Paul Green's outdoor drama, Cross & Sword, was performed. The amphitheater is located in St. Augustine, Florida. Date approximated.
Cross & Sword advertisement
Advertisement for the outdoor drama, Cross & Sword.
Amphitheater set construction
Video footage of the design and construction of the set for the outdoor drama, the Smoky Mountain Passion Play.
Smokey Mountain Passion Play
Video recording of the amphitheater where the outdoor drama, the Smoky Mountain Passion Play is performed in Townsend, Tennessee. The Biblical drama reenacts the events in the last week of the life of Jesus. Also included are scenes from a dress rehearsal of the drama.
Scenes from Unto These Hills
Video footage of scenes from the Kermit Hunter's outdoor drama, Unto These Hills. The scenes were shot during a daytime production of the drama. Date approximated.
Outdoor drama amphitheaters and rehearsals
Video footage of three outdoor drama amphitheaters. These include Shepherd of the Hills, The Great Passion Play; Wilderness Road, and The Legend of Jenny Wiley. Footage also includes actors rehearsing the dramas. Date approximated.
McIntosh Trail rehearsal
Video footage of a rehearsal of Kermit Hunter's outdoor drama, the McIntosh Trail.
Paul Green interview
Interview with playwright Paul Green at Dover. No audio is available.
Cherokee amphitheater
Video footage of the amphitheater where Kermit Hunter's outdoor drama, Unto These Hills was performed in Cherokee, N.C.
McIntosh Trail rehearsal
Video footage of a rehearsal of Kermit Hunter's outdoor drama, the McIntosh Trail.
Roanoke Island amphitheater
Video footage of the amphitheater on Roanoke Island, N.C. where Paul Green's outdoor drama, The Lost Colony, was performed.
Legend of Daniel Boone rehearsal #3
Video recording of a rehearsal of the outdoor drama, the Legend of Daniel Boone. The outdoor drama was written by Jan Hartman.
Legend of Daniel Boone dress rehearsal
Video footage of the construction of an amphitheater located in the woods. Also included is the dress rehearsal of the outdoor drama, Legend of Daniel Boone. Date approximated.
Schoenbrunn Amphitheater
Video recording of the Schoenbrunn Amphitheater in New Philadelphia, Ohio where Paul Green's outdoor drama Trumpet in the Land was performed. Prior to the footage of the amphitheater, a group of children are shown walking.
Kermit Hunter at St. Mary's
Playwright Kermit Hunter touring an amphitheater and discussing his outdoor drama, Wings of the Morning, at St. Mary's County Amphitheater in Great Mills, Maryland.
Jenny Wiley amphitheater
Video footage of actors rehearsing a drama at the Jenny Wiley Amphitheater in Prestonburg, Kentucky. Date approximated.
Jekyll Island
Video footage of Jekyll Island, Georgia. Footage of homes, hotels, and a construction site are included in the video.
Huntington Beach site
Video footage of a site in Huntingdon Beach, California.
Horn in the West audience
Video footage of the audience arriving and getting seated prior to a performance of Kermit Hunter's outdoor drama, Horn in the West. The drama was performed in Daniel Boone Amphitheater in Boone, N.C.
Horn in the West advertisement
Advertisement for Kermit Hunter's outdoor drama, Horn in the West. The drama is performed in Daniel Boone Amphitheater in Boone, N.C. Date approximated.
Daniel Boone Amphitheater
Video recording of the Daniel Boone Amphitheater and its surrounding facilities. The amphitheater is where Kermit Hunter's outdoor drama, Horn in the West, is performed.
Cross & Sword footage
Video recording related to Paul Green's outdoor drama, Cross & Sword.
Cliffside Amphitheater
Video recording of individuals walking around the grounds and stage of the Cliffside Amphitheater. A group of individuals, possibly actors, appears to reenact a scene from the outdoor drama Hatfields and McCoys onstage.
Cliffside Amphitheater
Video recording of the Cliffside Amphitheater in Beckley, West Virginia. The amphitheater is the home of the outdoor dramas Honey in the Rock and Hatfields & McCoys. Date approximated.
Various amphitheaters
Video recording showing various amphitheaters used for performances of outdoor dramas. Amphitheater's include the Valdese, N.C. amphitheater where Fred Cranford's drama This Day Forward is performed; the Daniel Boone Amphitheater in Boone, N.C. where Kermit Hunter's drama Horn in the West is performed; and the amphitheater in Bardstown, Kentucky where Paul Green's The Stephen Foster Story is performed.
Jekyll Amphitheatre
Footage of the Jekyll Amphitheatre the home of Paul Green's outdoor drama, Drumbeats in Georgia. Date approximated.
Dover, Ohio amphitheater
Video recording reportedly to be of a Dover, Ohio amphitheater. This is likely the Schoenbrunn Amphitheater located New Philadelphia, Ohio, southeast of Dover.
Cross & sword amphitheater
Video recording of the amphitheater where Paul Green's outdoor drama, Cross & Sword, was performed. The amphitheater is located in St. Augustine, Florida. At the 2:22 mark on the recording, footage of a basketball game between the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an unidentified team wearing yellow uniforms is included.
Cross & sword amphitheater
Video recording of the amphitheater where Paul Green's outdoor drama, Cross & Sword, was performed. The amphitheater is located in St. Augustine, Florida.
Common Glory production shots
Production shots from a performance of Paul Green's outdoor drama, The Common Glory.
Amphitheaters
Video recording showing various amphitheaters used for performances of outdoor dramas. Also included is footage of a plane ride. The amphitheaters are believed to be in Bardstown, Kentucky, the site where Paul Green's drama Stephen Foster Story is performed; Branson, Missouri, the site where Harold Bell Wright's dramatic adaptation of Shepherd of the Hill is performed; and Columbia, South Carolina, the site where Kermit Hunter's drama, Liberty Tree, is performed. Other locations may include Beckley, West Virginia.
Schoenbrunn Amphitheater
Video of the Schoenbrunn Amphitheater in New Philadelphia, Ohio where Paul Green's outdoor drama Trumpet in the Land was performed.
Petition, cover letter and memorandum, 1767
A 1767 petition ("Memorial") written by Henry McCulloch, a London merchant, colonial official and North Carolina land speculator, to King George III of England. The topic of the "Memorial" is the difficulties encountered in encouraging settlements in North Carolina after the Anglo-Cherokee War (congruent with the French and Indian War) and the need for relief from paying quit rents. Also included are a cover letter and a memorandum on the same subject with specific reference to George Augustus Selwy.
Report and songs
Reel-to-reel audio tape. “Report and Songs” by Marshall Welch and Susan Davis, May 17, 1971 at 47th Annual Union Grove Fiddler’s Convention, Union Grove, North Carolina. Recording speed-7.5 This was found in the Karen Baldwin Folklore Archive #1160. There were no other related items or documentation with it.
Alert tape no. 9
Audio recording of an arrest in which the use of force was employed.
Louisburg
Audio recording. Subject of recording is unknown. Inscription on case reads: "Louisburg Matthew." Date approximated.
Dedication of Fletcher Building
Audio recording of the dedication of the A.J. Fletcher Music Center on the campus of East Carolina College.
Robert Morgan before Committee of Higher Education
Audio recording of Senator Robert Morgan appearing before the Committee of Higher Education and speaking on university trustees. Morgan was on the Board of Trustees at East Carolina University and Lees-McRae College.
Robert Morgan interview on E.C.C. Med School
Interview with Senator Robert Morgan on East Carolina College's Medical School.
NC Dairy Products Association summer meeting
Recording of the NC Dairy Products Association's summer meeting. NC Attorney General Robert Morgan participated in the meeting at Wrightsville Beach, N.C.
Excerpts from Dr. Leo Jenkins address
Audio excerpts from Dr. Leo Jenkins' March 3rd address in Dunn, North Carolina. Note on case reads "for Mrs. Katy [sic] Morgan." Katie Morgan was the wife of Senator Robert Morgan. Leo Jenkins is a former Chancellor of East Carolina University. Date approximated.
One-man one-vote
Audio recording with title on case: One-man one-vote debate-Senator Robert Morgan, North Carolina Senate, May 11, 1965, part three of three 7 1/2 IPS.
Bemco "Quiltorama"
Sound recording with title: Bemco "Quiltorama" 20 sec. color Elkman. Handwritten note on box holding tape reads: "Gammons Appl & Furn. Co." Date approximated.
Magnetic recording tape
A magnetic recording tape with no label and no date. Date approximated.
Milland Rich - Maurice Horne; various cases
Audio tape reel. Label on case reads: Milland Rich - Maurice Horne; Various Cases.
Staff conference
Recording of staff conference. The subject of the conference includes several court cases with the titles: The State v. Barrow-Denson; Minor v. Hensey; Brown v. RR-Icenhour; Fort Fisher Condemnation Case - Icenhour; Evans v. Abney-Smith; Auto Insurance-Harrell.
Southern Regional Conference of N.A.A.G
Recording of the Southern Regional Conference of the N.A.A.G. (National Association of Attorneys General). North Carolina Attorney General Robert Morgan speaks at the event, along with Attorneys General of other Southern States. A list of speakers and topics is included on the case of the audiotape.
Institute of Outdoor Theatre Archives, 1921-2013, Box 377, Folder s, Texas Sound Reel
7" reel audio. Includes sound cues, musical selections, and voiceover narration for the outdoor drama Texas by Paul Green. Original Master. Dates approximated.
Institute of Outdoor Theatre Archives, 1921-2013, Box 377, Folder q, Texas Sound Reel
5" reel audio. 3 (30 second) public service radio announcements for the 1988 summer season of the theater production Texas, by Paul Green.
Institute of Outdoor Theatre Archives, 1921-2013, Box 377, Folder o, Texas Sound Reel
5" reel audio. 3 (30 second) public service radio announcements for the 1986 summer season of the theater production Texas by Paul Green.
Institute of Outdoor Theatre Archives, 1921-2013, Box 377, Folder n, Texas Sound Reel
5" reel audio. 3 (30 second) public service radio announcements for the 1982 summer season of the theater production Texas by Paul Green.
Institute of Outdoor Theatre Archives, 1921-2013, Box 377, Folder m, Texas Sound Reel
5" reel audio. 6 (60 second) public service radio announcements for the 1975 summer season of the theater production Texas by Paul Green. Addressed to Mark Sumner, Institute of Outdoor Drama, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
Institute of Outdoor Theatre Arc, 1921-2013, Box 377, Folder l, Texas Sound Reel
5" reel audio. 5 public service radio announcements for the 1973 summer season of the theater production Texas by Paul Green.
Institute of Outdoor Theatre Archives, 1921-2013, Box 377, Folder k, Tape of Radio Interview with Mark Sumner and Paul Green
7" reel audio. Interviews of Mark Sumner, director of the Institute of Outdoor Theater, Paul Green, playwright, and Nelson Taylor, representative to the North Carolina General Assembly from Carteret County. Interviewer: Bob Campbell, news director for WMBL, Morehead City. Interviews concern a potential outdoor drama to be written by Paul Green and produced at an amphitheater to be constructed at Fort Macon State Park. Dates approximated.
Institute of Outdoor Theatre Archives, 1921-2013, Box 377, Folder j, Tape 7
7" reel audio. Recorded conference sessions concerning marketing and other economic aspects of outdoor theater.
Southern Regional Conference of N.A.A.G
Recording of the Southern Regional Conference of the N.A.A.G. (National Association of Attorneys General). Side 1: Tuesday April 17 (Energy Crisis), Side 2: 4-17 concluded/4-18 (Management). Robert Morgan was the Attorney General of North Carolina at the time and participated in the conference.
Audiotape reel
Unlabeled audiotape reel. Date approximated.
North Carolina news conference
Magnetic sound recording tape of a North Carolina news conference on March 20 [no year]. Date approximated.
Alberto Baiza oral history interview, April 9, 2004
Oral history interview of Alberto Baiza. The interview covers Alberto Baiza's life (1930-2004), from his birth in Littlefield, TX, childhood in Clovis and Albuquerque, NM, child labor, service in the U.S. Army Air Force (1948-1970) with the 82nd Airborne Division, 11th Airborne Division, 188th Airborne Infantry Regiment, in the Korean War, Beirut, Lebanon, and twice in Vietnam; and his work at the Kelly Springfield Tire Company factory, Fayetteville, NC, (1971-1989). This interview was done for a class assignment in fulfillment of Dr. LuAnn Jones' History 5135 (Spring 2004) class requirements at ECU. Ryan Knott, Alberto Baiza's grandson, was the interviewer.
LeRoy M. Hale and soldiers outside tent
Technician Fifth Grade LeRoy M. Hale of 2nd Battalion, 314th Infantry, 79th Infantry Division, stationed somewhere in France. Hale is the soldier on the right. The other two soldiers are unidentified. Date approximated. Loaned for digitization by Lorraine Hale Robinson.
LeRoy M. Hale behind natural barrier
Photograph of Technician Fifth Grade LeRoy M. Hale of 2nd Battalion, 314th Infantry, 79th Infantry Division, stationed somewhere in France. Hale is positioned behind a natural barrier, possibly within bunker, hill, or trench. The caption on the back of the photograph reads that this photograph was taken on Groundhog Dog. Loaned for digitization by Lorraine Hale Robinson.
Iron Lung
The iron lung works by enclosing the patient's body in the airtight metal chamber. The patient's head rested outside on a pillowed head rest. By decreasing the air pressure inside the iron lung, the weight of the atmosphere outside the chamber forced air through the nose and mouth into the lungs. The iron lung, invented in 1929 by Phillip Drinker (1893-1977), a professor at the School of Public Health of Harvard University, helped keep many polio virus patients alive who could not otherwise breathe without assistance.
The best kept secret in Illinois is Indiana
A promotional video for the outdoor drama, Young Abe Lincoln. The video discusses Abraham Lincoln's connections to Indiana and the drama held in Lincoln City in his memory. Included on the VHS case is the business card of Susan Young of Young at Heart Custom Tours, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Date approximated.
Salado Legends commercial
Commercial for the outdoor musical drama, Salado Legends. The drama tells the story of the founding of Salado, Texas by Scottish immigrants.
Salado Legends commercial
Commercial for the outdoor musical drama, Salado Legends. The drama tells the story of the founding of Salado, Texas by Scottish immigrants.
Making of Tecumseh!
Promotional video for the outdoor drama, Tecumseh. Tecumseh tells the story of the legendary Shawnee leader and his fight for his homeland in Ohio in the late 1700s. The story of the outdoor drama and Tecumseh is told through narration and interviews with those involved in the creation of the drama. Film presented by The Scioto Society, Inc.
Outdoor drama auditions
The audition process for various outdoor dramas in North Carolina is explored in a segment of the UNC-TV program North Carolina Now.
Outdoor drama auditions
The audition process for various outdoor dramas in North Carolina is explored in a segment of the UNC-TV program North Carolina Now.
Outdoor drama auditions
The audition process for various outdoor dramas in North Carolina is explored in a segment of the UNC-TV program North Carolina Now.
Paul Green Seminar on strategic planning
Reel 1 of 2 of the Paul Green Seminar on strategic planning. During the seminar, the Roanoke Island Historical Association's board of directors present a session on strategic planning for outdoor dramas. In the session, they outline the process used to design their plan, the plan itself, and the impact the changes are having on the organization. The three principle elements of their plan are: growing the show, securing the funding, and creating excitement.
Paul Green Seminar on strategic planning
Reel 1 of 2 of the Paul Green Seminar on strategic planning. During the seminar, the Roanoke Island Historical Association's board of directors present a session on strategic planning for outdoor dramas. In the session, they outline the process used to design their plan, the plan itself, and the impact the changes are having on the organization. The three principle elements of their plan are: growing the show, securing the funding, and creating excitement.
Paul Green Seminar on strategic planning
Reel 1 of 2 of the Paul Green Seminar on strategic planning. During the seminar, the Roanoke Island Historical Association's board of directors present a session on strategic planning for outdoor dramas. In the session, they outline the process used to design their plan, the plan itself, and the impact the changes are having on the organization. The three principle elements of their plan are: growing the show, securing the funding, and creating excitement.
Paul Green Seminar on strategic planning
Reel 1 of 2 of the Paul Green Seminar on strategic planning. During the seminar, the Roanoke Island Historical Association's board of directors present a session on strategic planning for outdoor dramas. In the session, they outline the process used to design their plan, the plan itself, and the impact the changes are having on the organization. The three principle elements of their plan are: growing the show, securing the funding, and creating excitement.
Paul Green Seminar on strategic planning
Reel 1 of 2 of the Paul Green Seminar on strategic planning. During the seminar, the Roanoke Island Historical Association's board of directors present a session on strategic planning for outdoor dramas. In the session, they outline the process used to design their plan, the plan itself, and the impact the changes are having on the organization. The three principle elements of their plan are: growing the show, securing the funding, and creating excitement.
Paul Green Seminar on strategic planning
Reel 1 of 2 of the Paul Green Seminar on strategic planning. During the seminar, the Roanoke Island Historical Association's board of directors present a session on strategic planning for outdoor dramas. In the session, they outline the process used to design their plan, the plan itself, and the impact the changes are having on the organization. The three principle elements of their plan are: growing the show, securing the funding, and creating excitement.
Paul Green Seminar on Strategic Planning; Reel 2 of 2
Reel 2 of 2 of the Paul Green Seminar on strategic planning. During the seminar, the Roanoke Island Historical Association's board of directors present a session on strategic planning for outdoor dramas. In the session, they outline the process used to design their plan, the plan itself, and the impact the changes are having on the organization. The three principle elements of their plan are: growing the show, securing the funding, and creating excitement.
Paul Green Seminar on Strategic Planning; Reel 2 of 2
Reel 2 of 2 of the Paul Green Seminar on strategic planning. During the seminar, the Roanoke Island Historical Association's board of directors present a session on strategic planning for outdoor dramas. In the session, they outline the process used to design their plan, the plan itself, and the impact the changes are having on the organization. The three principle elements of their plan are: growing the show, securing the funding, and creating excitement.
Paul Green Seminar on Strategic Planning; Reel 2 of 2
Reel 2 of 2 of the Paul Green Seminar on strategic planning. During the seminar, the Roanoke Island Historical Association's board of directors present a session on strategic planning for outdoor dramas. In the session, they outline the process used to design their plan, the plan itself, and the impact the changes are having on the organization. The three principle elements of their plan are: growing the show, securing the funding, and creating excitement.
Paul Green Seminar on Strategic Planning; Reel 2 of 2
Reel 2 of 2 of the Paul Green Seminar on strategic planning. During the seminar, the Roanoke Island Historical Association's board of directors present a session on strategic planning for outdoor dramas. In the session, they outline the process used to design their plan, the plan itself, and the impact the changes are having on the organization. The three principle elements of their plan are: growing the show, securing the funding, and creating excitement.
Paul Green Seminar: evaluating attendance trends
Tape 1 of the Paul Green Seminar on evaluating attendance trends. The seminar includes appearances from tourism experts discussing the effects of tourism on outdoor dramas. Edit master.
Scenes from selected outdoor dramas
Scenes from selected outdoor dramas. Date approximated.
Texas
Promotional video for the outdoor drama, Texas, a musical romance of panhandle history. The drama was written by the playwright Paul Green.
Texas
Promotional video for the outdoor drama, Texas written by Paul Green.
Texas
Promotional video for the outdoor drama, Texas written by Paul Green.
Archway. 1949
The 1949 high school yearbook put out by the senior class at Farmville High School in Farmville, North Carolina. Loaned for digitization by Dominique Baker.
31st Regiment of North Carolina Militia record book
Records involve the Cypress Creek Company of 31st Regiment of N.C. Militia which consisted mostly of Duplin County, North Carolina men. The records were kept by Captain Rhaford Lanier (1813-1883). The records are mainly from 1840-1845 and 1861-1865 which include muster rolls as well as pay for the soldiers and their families. The unit was mainly used for mustering men who were then split up between larger units during the civil war. Many of the men were sent to other North Carolina military units such as the 2nd and 3rd infantry regiments. Brief personal notes from the late 1870's and early 1880's are also present. These notes include comments that range from family matters and church business to the production of turpentine in the area.
Olaf M. Hustvedt oral history interview, December 31, 1975
Copy of a transcript from an interview conducted by the U.S. Naval Institute in 1975. Audio is unavailable for this item. Vice Admiral Olaf M. Hustvedt (USNA Class of 1909), during a thirty six year career, distinguished himself in Naval Ordnance and as battleship commander. He served in World War I and World War II, headed the Experimental Section in the Bureau of Ordnance, served as Production Chief of the Naval Gun Factory, commanded the USS Detroit, the USS North Carolina, Commander Battleships, Atlantic Fleet, and Battleship Division 7. This copy of the transcript was made with the approval of Captain Erling H. Hustvedt, son and heir of Admiral Hustvedt. All copyright privileges belong to the U.S. Naval Institute and the family of Admiral Hustvedt. Interviewer: John T. Mason, Jr.
Enlistment oath
An enlistment oath signed by Thomas Robert Lundin on the occasion of his enlistment into the U.S. Army in 1999. Lundin served in Kuwait and Iraq, in 2003, as a specialist in Bravo Company, 1-3 Aviation Regiment, in the 3rd Infantry Division, U. S. Army.
Institute of Outdoor Theatre Archives, 1921-2013, Box 377, Folder i, Tape 4 Manager Conference
7" reel audio. Recorded question and answer session from a conference of dramatists involved in outdoor theater. Date approximated.
Institute of Outdoor Theatre Archives, 1921-2013, Box 377, Folder h, Stars in my Crown, Selections from Score
7" reel audio.
Brandon Yates
Color photo portrait. From author: Maya Angelou once said, "Be a rainbow in someone else's cloud." We as a human race have the power to positively impact others through our actions and words. Regardless of the obstacles I may encounter I try to stay optimistic and maintain openness. All it takes is one subtle smile, laugh or even a peaceful conversation to make a change in someone's life. I try to live my life as my authentic self. It was definitely a journey to live in my "truth" as a gay male. Once I was able to be vulnerable, my visibility as a gay male to the community around me, allowed me to be approachable to people struggling with their own identity issues. Yates is a M. D. Candidate, Class of 2020 in the Brody School of Medicine. Pronouns: he/him/his.
Tricia Wilson-Okamura
Color photo portrait. From author: Justice and equality are fundamental values that inspire change. My goal is to promote justice and equality for all people on our campus, and beyond it. I work to make our university a place where no one is an outsider; everyone is welcome, everyone is a true stakeholder, and everyone's dignity is respected. Wilson-Okamura is the Coordinator of the Japanese Language Program and Teaching Instructor in the Classical Studies Program. Pronouns: she/her/hers.
Corey Whaley
Color photo portrait. From author: Since I was 12 years old, I have worked in church as a pianist. After being removed from my position as pianist at 19 for being gay, I found a loving and welcoming congregation that allows me to be who I am and do what I love. I want to share similar support for those who may feel like they are wrong for being who they are and are constantly judged and ridiculed for it. My goal is show that God loves you regardless of you who are, what you do, or who you love and to bring people of my generation back. Whaley is a senior majoring in Music Education. Pronouns: he/him/his.
Zachary Taylor
Color photo portrait. From author: Affecting change on a large scale starts with an individual. My goal as a future physician is to work with the underserved, being warm and welcoming to every patient. Recently, I had a patient who recently came out as bisexual to his parents and was in the emergency department for suicidal thoughts. He was extremely grateful that I took an hour to listen to how he is feeling and to help him navigate his emotions. As A.A. Milne states "Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart." It's the little ways to affect positive change that will bring about great change and that is what I have set out to do. Taylor is a M.D. Candidate, Class of 2020 in the Brody School of Medicine. Pronouns: he/him/his.
Dr. Mark Stacy
Personal statement: "The opening of the Dr. Jesse R. Peel LGBTQ Center is a celebration of his (bigger than I) life. Dr. Peel is a physician and AIDS activist. For more than 40 years he has endeavored to improve the lives of his patients, his city of Atlanta and the people of eastern North Carolina. Please take a moment to reflect on his courage, persistence and his innate ability to see the good in all of us. "We are all pirates!" The Peel Center is the safest place at ECU. We must enlarge this safe zone Include each other, Belong, Love" Stacy is the Dean of the Brody School of Medicine and Interim Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences. Pronouns: he/him/his.
Kaydon Snook
Color photo portrait. From author: I impact positive change in the LGBT community by staying true to myself and helping others to do the same. It isn't easy to be yourself in a world that won't allow you to live a safe and healthy life simply because they don't understand you. By encouraging someone to start being themselves and offering them support, I make a change. Now imagine what would happen if everyone else did the same ... Snook is a sophomore, majoring in History, Secondary Education. Pronouns: he/him/his.
Liam Currin-Rogers
Color photo portrait. From author: Since opening up about my queer identity 11 years ago, I have been dedicated to being a positive figure in the LGBTQIA community. Beginning in 2008, I performed as a drag king for eight years and I enjoyed sharing our culture with others by participating in shows held in an array of diverse venues across North Carolina. Currently, I am working towards a BFA with a concentration in Graphic Design. I have already started using my skill sets to advocate for the LGBTQIA community and it is my hope to continue to do so. In 2017 I began living openly as a trans man. I believe that through sharing my story with others, whether it be through a creative outlet or in a simple conversation, I will create a positive impact for the LGBTQIA community. Currin-Rogers is a senior, majoring in Graphic Design. Pronouns: he/him/his.
Daniel Pope
Color photo portrait. From author: I volunteer for the LGBT Resource Office as a Resource Office Assistant and I cannot wait for us to be moved into the new Dr. Jesse R. Peel Resource LGBTQ Center in January. I try my best to positively impact the community by being someone people can talk to when they are having issues. I try and warmly greet anyone that enters the office and make the space feel safe and welcoming. I also volunteer for ECU's Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) for which I served as Secretary for two years. Besides all of that, I just want to make people feel safe and comfortable no matter where I am on campus. Pope is a senior double majoring in Anthropology and Psychology. Pronouns: they/them/theirs.
Ted Phillippe
Color photo portrait. From author: How do I, Ted Dimirti Philippe, impact change in the LGBT Community? I impact change by being the change that I want to see. Why hate when it doesn't cost much to love? Why bring someone down when you can build them up? I impact change by learning more about my community. I impact change by making sure that others have the proper education about our community. I impact change by simply being me. Phillippe is a junior majoring in University Studies. Pronouns: he/him/his.
Dr. Mikkaka Overstreet
From author: As a Black, bisexual woman from a poor background who is now navigating the middle class and the world of academia, I know what it is to be different. I impact positive change for the LGBTQ community through my research and my teaching. I work with preservice and practicing teachers to empower and engage students through culturally responsive education. I believe that what they do can change the world and, because of that, what I do matters. Overstreet is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Literacy Studies, English Education, and History Education. Pronouns: she/her/hers.
Chase Ottensen
From author: I impact positive change for the LGBTQ community by being, unapologetically, myself. I believe that being yourself and having a sense of comfortability in your own skin is important because not only does it give yourself confidence but it can also affect others around you. Showing others that confidence, who are questioning their gender or sexuality, can really assist them to feel not so alone or more even make them feel comfortable. Also, show kindness. We've all struggled at one point or another so show people the kindness they deserve and think about how you would want to be treated. Ottesen is a senior, double majoring in Psychology and French. Pronouns: he/him/his.
Joseph Lee and Roy Ellis
From authors: Roy and Joseph are originally from Cumberland County and Madison County, NC, respectively. We impact change by celebrating and encouraging diversity within our communities. Roy works to ensure equal opportunities in homeownership. Joseph conducts research to inform policies that protect and improve the health of our LGBTQ communities (#ECUPublicHealth). Roy is a realtor with United Real Estate East Carolina and Joseph is an Assistant Profess in the Department of Health Education and Promotion. Their preferred pronouns are: he/him/his.
Colin Johnson
From author: Visibility is important. As we prepare to open the Dr. Jesse R. Peel LGBTQ Center at ECU next semester, we will have a queer space proudly displayed in the new student center. I try to live my life in a similar way by representing the LGBTQ+ community in the different roles I have on campus. By being my true self, I live my life on display for others to see that being gay isn't something that should be tolerated; it should be celebrated. Johnson is a junior majoring in Health Services Management. Pronouns: he/him/his.
Jake Jenson
From author: I believe in loving all people and celebrating differences that make us unique and beautiful. As a straight ally of the LGBT community and an ECU professor, it is my duty to promote understanding and compassion for every student, staff, and faculty member. I do my best to expand archaic and limiting definitions of stereotypical "masculinity" and "femininity" and I challenge others to do the same. My students are required to educate themselves about the discriminatory actions our ECU LGBT family members have faced, and are encouraged to find ways to demonstrate love and acceptance. Love always ultimately defeats hate. Jensen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Science. Pronouns: he/him/his.
Peyton Jackson
From author: As a nonbinary lesbian, I do my best to impact positive change for the LGBT community by living my life without shame. Often, we are told to tone it down and make ourselves more palatable for a hetero- and cisnormative society. This is especially true in STEM fields, where scientists and engineers are forced to hide a key aspect of their identify that enriches their life and everything they touch. I am working together with other LGBT STEM majors on campus to establish an oSTEM chapter at ECU to provide a community for LGBT students pursuing STEM-related degrees across campus. Jackson is a sophomore, double majoring in Chemistry and Biology. Pronouns: they/them/theirs.
Nicole Ianieri
From author: I impact positive change for the LGBTQ community by being a visibly Muslim ally. Because I have been unfairly judged time and time again, I refuse to pass judgment on others. I believe in safe zones. I uphold the rights of individuals-not society-to decide identities. I strive to treat others how they would like to be treated. I recognize that I don't have to "get it" because it's not about me. I choose love over hate, fear, and bigotry. I CHOOSE LOVE. Ianieri is the Director of the East Carolina University Language Academy. Pronouns: she/her/hers.
Wesley Hollingsworth
From author: Love isn't defined by the color of your skin, or your sex/ gender, it transcends identities, and is something that is meant for everyone. Hollingsworth is a junior majoring in Art. Pronouns: he/him/his.
Jorden Hooper
From author: Since the age of twelve, I have participated in protests, letter writing campaigns, and outreach programs to educate people on the LGBTQ+ community and the importance of acceptance. Currently I volunteer with the LGBT Resource Office at ECU to share my own personal story as a transgender woman in classes around campus. Helping others accept and love themselves is one of the most rewarding experiences for me; from helping friends start medically transitioning to paving the way for family members to come out. Hooper is a Senior in the English and Great Books programs. Pronouns: she/her/hers or they/them/theirs.
Kelley Haven and Family
Personal statement: As individuals, we have been through profound transitions to become who we are today. We celebrate these ups and downs, realizing they make our love for one another stronger. Together we reach out to our larger community-celebrating Pride from Maine to North Carolina, volunteering at our local Montessori school, and promoting LGBTQ health in our respective communities. As we continue this work, our family will be our strength, the center of who we are, and what we come back home to each day." Kelley Haven is a Clincal Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine. Pronouns: she/her/hers. Minnie Haven: 4th grade student at Greenville Montessori School. Pronouns: she/her/hers. Catherine Raymer: General Surgery Resident, Maine Medical Center. Pronouns: Neutrois.
Bailey Dunn Phillips
From author: I enact change in my community through building relationships and supporting the diverse individuals around me. Support can look like a needed hug, processing session, a gentle challenge, or allyship. I work to create meaningful relationships with other positive change agents within my community to encourage intersectional change education and the creation of supportive environments for critical discussions about social issues. My hope is that these small things, in an institutional setting, create a ripple effect of productive dialogue and progress towards equitable, systemic changes. Pronouns: she/her/hers. Bailey Dunn Phillips is the Director of the Office of Student Affairs in the Brody School of Medicine.
Matthew Drake and Emily Davis
From authors: From our own experiences, the greatest gift one can be given is the ability to feel comfortable being oneself. And so we seek to impact positive change through visibility and education. Through visibility, so that others might see that living openly and happily is possible. Through education, so that those outside of the community can come to greater understanding and acceptance. In doing this, we hope to foster an environment that allows everyone to be themselves. Emily Davis is a graduate student in Speech and Language Pathology at Old Dominion University. Pronouns: she/her/hers. Matthew Drake: Brody School of Medicine, M.D. Candidate, Class of 2020. Pronouns: he/him/his.
Rose Bogue
From author: Anyone looking to make change in the world needs to be proactive about it. For me, that means being a loud, proud member of the LGBT community. It is a privilege to attend a school where it is safe to be myself, fully and openly. That reassurance pushes me to be a resource to others, and to help in every way I can. Bogue is a sophomore majoring in Fine Art Studiews. Pronouns: she/her/hers or they/them/theirs.
Sarah Baker
From author: I hope to impact change by letting my actions speak just as loud as my words (and I'm pretty damn loud); to put it simply, I live unapologetically. My career as a mental health clinician means the very basis of my existence is helping others give themselves the permission and the vision to live their authentic, unapologetic truths. It is through this vocational medium, my linguistic and psychological craft, that I hope to permeate societal paradigms, challenge the status quo, and let change manifest through the art of connection. To live unapologetically, is to live entirely. Baker is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Addictions and Rehabilitation Studies.
Institute of Outdoor Theatre Archives, 1921-2013, Box 377, Folder g, Stage Reel 3
5" reel audio. Interview with Ron Jarrett, lighting designer for Cross and sword. Report on technical production of Cross and sword.
Institute of Outdoor Theatre Archives, 1921-2013, Box 377, Folder f, Spearfish, South Dakota
5" reel audio. Notes on amphitheater at New Salem State Park, Illinois, and plays titled Prologue to glory and Our American cousin produced there by students from Southern Illinois University. Interview with Josef Meier, author and director of The Black Hills passion play, at Spearfish, South Dakota. Notes on the amphitheater and production of The Black Hills passion play.
Emily Dixon
From author: I impact positive change for the LGBTQ community by first being an ally and empowering and supporting my loved ones and the students I serve. Secondly, I have a personal mission to advocate for this community through education and enlightenment. Emily Dixon is a Diversity Coordinator, Office of Diversity Affairs, Brody School of Medicine. Pronouns: she/her/hers.
Ashley Cleland
From author: People sometimes falsely assume I'm weak when I say my superpowers are love and faith. I am inspired by the latest Wonder Woman when she says "only love can truly save the world. So now I stay, I fight, and I give for the world I know can be." As someone who loves the LGBTQ community, I vow to stay with you and fight for you, and give my time, talent, and treasure to create the world I know can be. A world where we can all can live boldly, safely, lovingly, and wholly in our true, authentic identities. However, I will still be here, educating those who have ongoing questions about the LGBTQ community. Ashley Cleland is the Associate Director for the Women and Gender Office, Intercultural Affairs. Pronouns: she/her/hers.
Dana Cea
From author: I am a passionate advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, especially regarding mental health and suicide, areas which are personal to me. I was Co-Coordinator of the North Carolina Conference on LGBTQ+ Suicide Risk and Prevention, I established and facilitated a LGBTQ+ support group, and I created a clinical guide for mental health professionals working with the LGBTQ+ community. I especially enjoy presenting workshops and presentations about the LGBTQ+ community and how we can create safe spaces. For example, include your pronouns when introducing yourself, on name tags, and in your email signature line. Please join me in creating positive change. Dana M. Cea is a Ph.D. student, Rehabilitation Counseling and Administration, Department of Addictions and Rehabilitation Studies Counselor Trainee, Center for Counseling and Student Development.
Tyrique Bryant
From author: I think I positively change the LGBTQ community by educating people about it. Whether the person is younger or older, I feel like educating them about the LGBTQ community will most likely benefit them in the future. Some people already have their set thoughts about the community based on their upbringing, whether it be religion, culture, or class. I do feel however that educating people on certain topics within the LGBTQ community could either change their views or help to transform a negative standpoint into a positive one. With that being said, people are who they are and we have to accept that. Tyrique Bryant is a Junior majoring in Theatre Education. Pronouns: he/him/his.
Janese Person and Shaquita Holden
Personal statement: "A family is a group of people who are in the same household or born with the same roots. We celebrate family by giving our last despite the situation we are in just to see them smile and make them happy to let them know how much they mean to us. Family is like happiness because when a family unit is complete you feel complete. I chose my mom because she is strong woman who made sacrifices not just for her children and others as well. She has been through a lot in her life but doesn’t show it because she knows better is coming. My mom is the greatest and I couldn’t chose anyone better to dance, cook, and laugh with." Shaquita Holden is a senior majoring in Biology Pre-Med with a minor in Psychology.
Sambuddha Banerjee
Personal statement: "Blood thinning with sea water, And what remains is consumed by Time zones and borders. Shaking voices and beating hearts, Answering dreaded midnight phone-calls. Family; I used to have one, I still yearn for one, Am so used to not having one." Sambuddha Banerjee is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry
Sabrina Huapaya, Samantha Rivas, and Christine Huapaya
Pesonal statement: "Family means that through anything and everything, you will always be there for one another at the end of the day. In my family, it is important that you have a sense of humor; it comes in handy when you’re making a funny moment even funnier or if you need something to lighten the mood on a rough day. I can always count on my family to figure out what I need. When I think of love and acceptance, I think of my immediate family and that includes my mother and my sister. These are two women who help me become a better version of myself and allow me to live my truth every single day of my life, and it is only fair that I do the same for them." Sabrina Huapaya is a junior majoring in Sociology with a minor in Psychology.
Nathaniel and Tonya Aunice Reid
Personal statement: "My family to me means love, understanding, togetherness, patience, and forgiveness. We help each other continuously, even when we get on each other’s nerves, but we wouldn’t have it any other way, why? Because we understand the values of being a family. Even after they are no longer with us in this life we still know that they will never be forgotten, why? Because the legacy that they left behind is what pushes us to keep moving forward. We continue to love one another in good times as well as the bad times, but no matter what we stand together, how? By being strong in our beliefs. We are believers and followers of the Lord because we allow God to be in the center of our lives. We are born leaders, we are artists, we are scientists, we are teachers and volunteers. This is my family and we are strong." Nathaniel Reid is a junior majoring in Animation in the School of Art and Design.
Tiffany and Chris Moore
Participants in the annual True Colors art exhibit, created by the Dr. Jesse R. Peel LGBTQ Center in partnership with the School of Art and Design. Begun in 2016, the exhibit features photographs of members and supporters of the LGBTQ+ community at East Carolina University.
Morgan Phoebus
Personal statement: "My family is big, loud, dramatic, loving, crazy, sarcastic, confusing, supportive, and…. not entirely full of blood relatives. But who said it had to be? My friends have been there for me both in times of triumph and of loss without a second thought. Isn’t that what family truly means? To continue to love someone even if you don’t ‘like’ them at the moment? I’m sure I have been on the latter half of that statement more times than I would like to admit but yet, here I am. Still feeling the love, support, and frequent sassy comment, even though we have all grown up and moved to different parts of the world. I stand in this photo alone, but all while knowing that I have an amazing family: Mom, Dad, John, and “sisters” with me in spirit. They have given me the courage and strength to find my authentic self and live according to my own true colors. *Raised eyebrow and all.*" Morgan Phoebus is a graduate student in the Master of Social Work program.
Jeremy, Leah, and Lilith Tuchmayer and Kylene Dibble
Personal statement: "We asked our children the question, 'What is the most important value in our family?" They answered, "Be welcoming and loving towards all people.' That's what family represents to us. It is loving and accepting each other, and those with whom we interact, just as we/they are—strengths, weaknesses, talents, faults. Family is a safe place to just be you. It is staying close to one another and caring for each other no matter what. It is the place where we find love and support, compassion and care. It is the place we can be silly in a way we might not be with others. Family is the place where each person can be fully themselves—fully assured of the acceptance they will receive for just being themselves." Jeremy Tuchmayer is the Associate Director in Student Affairs Assessment, Research, and Retention and Kylene Dibble is an instructor in the School of Social Work.
Kathy and Katya Harris
Personal statement: "Families can manifest in myriad forms. But what ties any family group together is the consistent acceptance of each other’s hearts. With this acceptance, is a desire for each other’s happiness and safety. Though we realize that we cannot fix each other’s problems, adversity gives us the gift of forgiveness. This is how families build safe spaces in which to care for one another. While letting you be your truest self – be it sparkly, broody, or a little strange - families also raise you up after stumbles. It is in this family harbor that our solitary self is aware that it belongs, unconditionally, and often in spite of itself, to something larger." Katya Harris is a graduate student in the Master of Fine Arts program in Painting.
April Ross and Kathy Hill
Participant in the annual True Colors art exhibit, created by the Dr. Jesse R. Peel LGBTQ Center in partnership with the School of Art and Design. Begun in 2016, the exhibit features photographs of members and supporters of the LGBTQ+ community at East Carolina University. Kathy Hill is the Director of Student Affairs Assessment, Research, and Retention.
Gary Ambert, Eliana Rojas Kipreos, and Jessica Bradsher
Personal statement: "I'm so lucky to have grandparents who accept my identity as a lesbian. When I was first coming out, saying the word 'girlfriend' was usually accompanied by an uncomfortable feeling. It seemed like the older the audience, the more likely I was to be met with a dirty look or biblical lecture. My Ita and my Papa Gary never behaved like others in their generation. It's normal for me to talk about my love life with both of them. I feel blessed that we share an interest in diversity and equal rights for everyone. I couldn't ask for a better pair of allies." Jessica Bradsher is a graduate student in the Master of Fine Arts program in Sculpture.
Jess Stone and Matt Bowman
Personal statement: "Family is about supporting, accepting, and caring for each other. Family is not about DNA. Genes may be useful for determining your risk of heart disease but not necessarily defining the meaning of family. Family for us is going to each other's doctor’s appointments because PTSD makes it hard to go alone. Family is making sure we are each home safe every night. Family is where you go when you're happy or sad. It's sitting through hours of projects that aren't yours because you want to make it easier for them. Family is being just as excited about pajama dates as fancy dates. Family is why I will always love you with all of my heart and pacemaker." Jess Stone is senior majoring in Recreational Therapy and Matt Bowman is a junior majoring in Illustration.
Christy Vang and Jennifer Ervin
Personal statement: "Family seems like a simple word, but is defined uniquely person-to-person. Christy defines family as 'someone I am comfortable with being myself around because of trust, compassion, acceptance, and love.' She sees Jen as family because they accept and respect her. The short time she has spent with Jen has created some of the best memories she has ever had. Because of Jen, she realized that beauty is versatile; there is no one right way to describe, or see, or feel, or hear beauty. For these two being silly is the beauty in their friendship. Jen defines family as 'a bond bursting with unconditional love, acceptance, and commitment.' Their diminutive time with Christy feels like a lifetime, and has expanded their horizons, giving them a new perspective on the world. Without each other they would not be who they are today." Christy Vang is a senior with a double major in Psychology and Anthropology and a minor in Art and Jen Ervin is a junior majoring in Chemistry.
Della and Hannah Myers
Personal statement: "Over the course of my life, my definition of family has been forever changing. Yet, I realized recently that no matter my definition, my mom has always been one of the few people that fits it. To me, my mom reminds me of home, hope, love, acceptance, and a rough estimate of what I’ll look like in twenty-five years. We have always had a great relationship, and when I came out at thirteen it only got better. Through everything life has thrown at me, my mom has had my back. Now, I am finally at a point where I can have hers." Hannah Myers is a sophomore majoring in Communications and Political Science.
Geoffrey Whitley, Cierra Hickerson,Courtney Williams, Sara Housand, Maurice Watson, and Kiera Huiel
Personal statement: "For me, family is a bunch of misfits that love and care for each other. We celebrate each other through laughter, sadness, and happiness. I find acceptance in the arms of my family and, with them, I know that I’m safe from harm. Family is love." Geoffrey Whitley is a junior majoring in Communications and Fashion and Merchandising.
Eric Hickerson and MK Holmes
Personal statement: "In the past four months that we have been dating, we have felt an outpouring of love and support from our LGBT+ family on campus. The LGBT Resource Office has been a safe haven for us as we have explored our sexuality and found our identities. Through these experiences we have been able to establish ourselves as a loving couple. We both have turbulent relationships with our nuclear families, thus the Resource Office has become a place of refuge and our “new” family home." Eric Hickerson is a sophomore with a Chemistry and Anthropology double major and Mary-Kathryn Holmes is a senior majoring in Political Science major with a minor in English.
Brandon, Destiny, and Delores Currin
Participants in the annual True Colors art exhibit, created by the Dr. Jesse R. Peel LGBTQ Center in partnership with the School of Art and Design. Begun in 2016, the exhibit features photographs of members and supporters of the LGBTQ+ community at East Carolina University.
Courtney McNair and Brittany Lara
"Family and relatives are not synonymous. Considering someone family requires showing love; love is an action that often involves selflessness. Love is putting someone before yourself when they need it, lending an ear or a long embrace, and making sacrifices. We have relatives who do not act like family and friends who do. Being there unconditionally with love and understanding, not just when it is easy or convenient – that is what makes someone family." Courtney McNair is an administrative support specialist in the Academic Advising Center and Brittany Lara is a graduate student in the Master of Social Work program.
Christine Jehu and Tabitha Stevens
Personal statement: "'What greater thing is there for human souls than to feel that they are joined for life—to be with each other in silent unspeakable memories.' – George Eliot. Family is more than blood or the people you live with. Family are the people we cry and laugh with. Who we share challenges and triumphs with. The people that no matter what happens, will always have our backs—no matter what. Family does not have to look like us or speak like us. We have common threads—sometimes even one thin thread—that join us. Those threads hold us together through the challenging times and keep us coming back to the common ground of love and connection that initially joined us. Family is support, connection, joy, and challenge. Family is love." Christine Jehu is a licensed psychologist and interim training director in the Center for Counseling and Student Development.
Carter Browning
Personal statement: "I think it’s important for people to understand that you don’t have to have a blood family or chosen family to be happy and successful in life. You can be your own person without it. Love and acceptance should come from yourself first before anyone else, so you can grow on your own." Carter Browning is a sophomore majoring in Geology with a minor in Biology.
Institute of Outdoor Theatre Archives, 1921-2013, Box 377, Folder d, Slide Set
5" reel audio. Side 1: Slide lecture #5. Side 2: Sound effects and Slide description continuation. Dates approximated.
George Bailey, Catherine Walker-Bailey, Jereme Endicott and Louis Bailey
Personal statement: "Father, mother, two point five children, and a dog: the past-prototypical idea of family has come under scrutiny in the twenty-first century. And rightly so–-the past connotations of the term were rooted in traditions that did no justice to how such interpersonal units exist and thrive. Through embracing flexibility in what constitutes a family, we catalyze understanding, acceptance, and even love. I am incredibly fortunate to have a family that accepts and cares for me deeply, and am vastly appreciative of how readily they have welcomed the most important people in my life into our family, showing them the same acceptance they’ve offered me. Without this openness to love and accept, a family is just another group of individuals–a unit no greater than the sum of its parts. Yet, it has the potential to be the greatest positive force in one’s life, for at its heart, a family is what you make of it." George Bailey is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies and Catherine Walker-Bailey is a Professor in the School of Art and Design.
Alan Bailey, Monica Lewis, and Soisette Bailey Judge
Personal Statement: Family does and will always mean everything to me. My fondest childhood memories include family holidays, celebrations, and vacations. But growing up in an extremely religious family in eastern North Carolina, coming to terms with being gay was extremely challenging in the ‘70s and ‘80s – I lived in constant fear of being rejected by the people I loved the most. Despite the feelings of disapproval, denial, and disappointment I received from family members, I knew with certainty that I was loved by my youngest sister Soisette and my oldest niece Monica. We have always been “thick as thieves,” and they continuously showered me with unconditional love. I have unadulterated love for my entire family, but there’s a special place reserved in my heart for Soisette and Monica – the two people who have been by my side every day of my life." Alan R. Bailey is an Associate Professor in Academic Library Services.
Samuel Alvarado
Participant in the annual True Colors art exhibit, created by the Dr. Jesse R. Peel LGBTQ Center in partnership with the School of Art and Design. Begun in 2016, the exhibit features photographs of members and supporters of the LGBTQ+ community at East Carolina University.
Kivia Brown
Participant in the annual True Colors art exhibit, created by the Dr. Jesse R. Peel LGBTQ Center in partnership with the School of Art and Design. Begun in 2016, the exhibit features photographs of members and supporters of the LGBTQ+ community at East Carolina University.
Jordan Scurlock
Participant in the annual True Colors art exhibit, created by the Dr. Jesse R. Peel LGBTQ Center in partnership with the School of Art and Design. Begun in 2016, the exhibit features photographs of members and supporters of the LGBTQ+ community at East Carolina University.
Holly Garriott and Heather White
Personal statement: "Diversity for us means we are a two-mom family. Other than that we are a normal, crazy family of five with three kids four and under. It means that our day begins around 6am, we work together to get everyone to school and work, get dinner ready around 5:30pm, and all the kids to bed by 7:30pm. Then we are doing the dishes, cleaning the house, and doing laundry until 9:30pm. If we sleep through the night without one of the kids waking up, it is a celebration! That’s about as diverse as we are – a normal family." Heather White is the Assistant Director for Assessment & Engagement at Joyner Library.
Cassandra Crislip and Nikki Harrold
Participant in the annual True Colors art exhibit, created by the Dr. Jesse R. Peel LGBTQ Center in partnership with the School of Art and Design. Begun in 2016, the exhibit features photographs of members and supporters of the LGBTQ+ community at East Carolina University.
Ashton Tygart
Participant in the annual True Colors art exhibit, created by the Dr. Jesse R. Peel LGBTQ Center in partnership with the School of Art and Design. Begun in 2016, the exhibit features photographs of members and supporters of the LGBTQ+ community at East Carolina University.