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1. Oral history of Louis “Lou” Berry Birurakis, 1 of 2

Identifier:
4224.BirurakisBerryLouis.AudioInt.001.2.23.19
Title:
Oral history of Louis “Lou” Berry Birurakis, 1 of 2
Date:
2019-02-23
Creator:
Birurakis, Louis
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Cooking, Greek, Food habits, Greek Americans, Labor union members, Arthurdale (W. Va.), Teaching, Roosevelt, Eleanor, 1884-1962, Bread, Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945, Coal mines and mining, Gardening, foodways, Scott's Run (W. Va.), Football players
Location:
Scott's Run (W. Va.)

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2. Oral history of Louis “Lou” Berry Birurakis, 2 of 2

Identifier:
4224.BirurakisBerryLouis.AudioInt.002.2.23.19
Title:
Oral history of Louis “Lou” Berry Birurakis, 2 of 2
Date:
2019-02-23
Creator:
Birurakis, Louis
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Arthurdale (W. Va.), Cooking, Greek, Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945, Teaching, Greek Americans, Gardening, foodways, Scott's Run (W. Va.), Labor union members, Bread, Food habits, Coal mines and mining, Coal mine accidents--West Virginia, Roosevelt, Eleanor, 1884-1962
Location:
Scott's Run (W. Va.)
["Louis Lou Berry Birurakis (b. March 22, 1926) is a native of Liberty, West Virginia in Scotts Run. His parents were Greek immigrants from Crete. His father was a coal miner who was blackballed for his participation in the union and after he was fired, started a business in Scotts Run. Birurakis was a football player at WVU and is an amateur historian and a writer. In the interview, he speaks about his family, growing up in Scotts Run, and his experience on the WVU football team. He also tells a story about his mothers encounter with Eleanor Roosevelt when she visited Scotts Run.This interview is part of a collection of interviews conducted with Scotts Run natives/residents and/or members of the Scotts Run Museum."]%

3. Transcript of oral history of Louis “Lou” Berry Birurakis

Identifier:
4224.BirurakisBerryLouis.IntTranscript.2.23.19
Title:
Transcript of oral history of Louis “Lou” Berry Birurakis
Date:
2019-02-23
Creator:
Birurakis, Louis
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Greek Americans, Food habits, Labor union members, foodways, Arthurdale (W. Va.), Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945, Bread, Football players, Teaching, Coal mines and mining, Roosevelt, Eleanor, 1884-1962, Gardening, Cooking, Greek, Scott's Run (W. Va.)
Location:
Scott's Run (W. Va.)

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4. Speeches of and interviews with students participating in the rally at the West Virginia State Capitol in support of striking teachers

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Audio.001.3.2.18
Title:
Speeches of and interviews with students participating in the rally at the West Virginia State Capitol in support of striking teachers
Date:
2018-03-02
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Teachers' unions--United States, Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, Public schools--Employees, Teaching, Labor disputes--West Virginia
Location:
Wayne County (W. Va.), Fayette County (W. Va.), Charleston (W. Va.), Boone County (W. Va.), Mingo County (W. Va.), Kanawha County (W. Va.)
["On February 22, 2018, thousands of West Virginia public school teachers and school service employees walked out of their classrooms in what would become a nine-day statewide strike. Teachers demands included a 5% raise and affordable healthcare coverage through the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency or PEIA. These photos are part of a series of photos, videos, and interviews documenting the labor lore and expressive culture of the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike.For more information on the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike visit e-WV: https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/2454"]%

5. Elliot Ventura, Spring Valley High School student and son of a West Virginia Spanish teacher, speaks during a student rally in support of striking teachers

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Video.001.3.2.18
Title:
Elliot Ventura, Spring Valley High School student and son of a West Virginia Spanish teacher, speaks during a student rally in support of striking teachers
Date:
2018-03-02
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, Labor disputes--West Virginia, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Teaching, Labor union members, Public schools--Employees, Teachers' unions--United States
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.), Wayne County (W. Va.), Kanawha County (W. Va.)
["On February 22, 2018, thousands of West Virginia public school teachers and school service employees walked out of their classrooms in what would become a nine-day statewide strike. Teachers demands included a 5% raise and affordable healthcare coverage through the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency or PEIA. These interviews are part of a series of photos, videos, and interviews documenting the labor lore and expressive culture of the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike.For more information on the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike visit e-WV: https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/2454"]%

6. Transcript of speeches of and interviews with students participating in the rally at the West Virginia State Capitol in support of striking teachers

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrikeIntTranscript.3.2.18
Title:
Transcript of speeches of and interviews with students participating in the rally at the West Virginia State Capitol in support of striking teachers
Date:
2018-03-02
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Teaching, Labor union members, Labor disputes--West Virginia, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, Public schools--Employees, Teachers' unions--United States
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)