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661. Oral history of Rev. Matthew J. Watts

Identifier:
4224.WattsMatthew.AudioInt.11.22.19
Title:
Oral history of Rev. Matthew J. Watts
Date:
2019-11-22
Creator:
Watts, Matthew J.
Contributor:
Patrick, Wendel, Henkin, Aaron, and Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Racism, African American religious leaders, Charleston (W. Va.), African Americans--Appalachian Region, School integration, African Americans--History, Segregation in education, Urban renewal, and Police brutality--United States
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)
["Rev. Matthew J. Watts is the Senior Pastor of Grace Bible Church on Charlestons West Side. He was born outside of Mt. Hope, West Virginia in Fayette County and is an alumni of West Virginia Institute of Technology. In this interview he speaks about the West Sides history as the former site of five slave plantations, his congregation and church neighborhood, the West Side Community Development Plan and Charleston Urban Renewals plans for the West Side, police brutality in Charleston, and the dismantling and destruction of the Triangle District in Charleston. Rev. Watts was interviewed by producer Aaron Henkin with Emily Hilliard and Wendel Patrick as part of the Out of the Blocks podcasts two episodes on Charlestons West Side. Learn more: https://wvfolklife.org/2020/01/17/out-of-the-blocks-podcast-highlights-charlestons-west-side-west-virginia-folklife-hosts-listening-party-february-12/"]

662. Transcript of oral history of Rev. Matthew J. Watts

Identifier:
4224.WattsMatthew.IntTranscript.11.22.19
Title:
Transcript of oral history of Rev. Matthew J. Watts
Date:
2019-11-22
Creator:
Watts, Matthew J.
Contributor:
Henkin, Aaron, Patrick, Wendel, and Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
African Americans--History, African American religious leaders, Racism, Segregation in education, Urban renewal, School integration, Police brutality--United States, Charleston (W. Va.), and African Americans--Appalachian Region
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)
["Angelita Nixon of Scott Depot in Putnam County is leading a 2020-2021 West Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship in home birth midwifery with Christine Weirick of Fayetteville. Weirick is a doula and an apprentice student midwife working towards her certification. Through their apprenticeship, Nixon and Weirick are excited to explore the creative expression and storytelling aspects of community-based midwifery.Learn more about Nixon and Weiricks apprenticeship here: https://wvfolklife.org/2021/07/20/2021-folklife-apprenticeship-feature-angy-nixon-and-christine-weirick-home-birth-midwifery/The West Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program offers up to a $3,000 stipend to West Virginia master traditional artists or tradition bearers working with qualified apprentices on a year-long in-depth apprenticeship in their cultural expression or traditional art form. These apprenticeships aim to facilitate the transmission of techniques and artistry of the forms, as well as their histories and traditions.The apprenticeship program grants are administered by the West Virginia Folklife Program at the West Virginia Humanities Council in Charleston and are supported in part by an Art Works grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. West Virginia Folklife is dedicated to the documentation, preservation, presentation, and support of West Virginias vibrant cultural heritage and living traditions."]

663. Artist profile of Christine Weirick

Identifier:
4224.WeirickCristine.ArtistProfile.7.14.21
Title:
Artist profile of Christine Weirick
Date:
2021-07-14
Creator:
Weirick, Christine
Subject:
Childbirth at home, Women midwives, Prenatal care, Midwifery, Midwives--Legal status, laws, etc., Midwives, and Apprenticeship programs
Location:
Fayetteville (W. Va.)

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664. Ambient sound at Dem 2 Bros and a Grill restaurant

Identifier:
4224.WrightAdrianWrightAshley.Audio.001.11.22.19
Title:
Ambient sound at Dem 2 Bros and a Grill restaurant
Date:
2019-11-22
Creator:
Henkin, Aaron
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Restaurants--United States, foodways, and Barbecuing
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)

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665. Oral history of Adrian Wright and Ashley Wright, 1 of 2

Identifier:
4224.WrightAdrianWrightAshley.AudioInt.001.11.22.19
Title:
Oral history of Adrian Wright and Ashley Wright, 1 of 2
Date:
2019-11-22
Creator:
Wright, Ashley and Wright, Adrian
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily and Henkin, Aaron
Subject:
Restaurants--United States, Football players, Restaurateurs, foodways, Barbecuing, African Americans--Appalachian Region, and African American football players
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)

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666. Oral history of Adrian Wright and Ashley Wright, 2 of 2

Identifier:
4224.WrightAdrianWrightAshley.AudioInt.002.11.22.19
Title:
Oral history of Adrian Wright and Ashley Wright, 2 of 2
Date:
2019-11-22
Creator:
Wright, Ashley and Wright, Adrian
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily and Henkin, Aaron
Subject:
Barbecuing, foodways, African American football players, Restaurateurs, African American cooking, Restaurants--United States, and African Americans--Appalachian Region
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)
["Adrian Wright is a Charleston native and owner of Dem 2 Brothers and a Grill barbeque restaurant on the West Side of Charleston. Adrian is a former pro football player with the New York Giants and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Ashley Wright is a native of Tampa, Florida and Adrian Wrights daughter. She is the general manager at Dem 2 Brothers.The Wrights were interviewed by producer Aaron Henkin with Emily Hilliard as part of the Out of the Blocks podcasts two episodes on Charlestons West Side. Learn more: https://wvfolklife.org/2020/01/17/out-of-the-blocks-podcast-highlights-charlestons-west-side-west-virginia-folklife-hosts-listening-party-february-12/"]

667. Transcript of oral history of Adrian Wright and Ashley Wright

Identifier:
4224.WrightAdrianWrightAshley.IntTranscript11.22.19
Title:
Transcript of oral history of Adrian Wright and Ashley Wright
Date:
2019-11-22
Creator:
Wright, Ashley and Wright, Adrian
Contributor:
Henkin, Aaron and Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
African Americans--Appalachian Region, Restaurants--United States, Restaurateurs, foodways, and Barbecuing
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)

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668. Oral history of Thomas W. Zielinsky

Identifier:
4224.ZielinskyTom.AudioInt.08.23.16
Title:
Oral history of Thomas W. Zielinsky
Date:
2016-08-23
Creator:
Zielinsky, Thomas W., 1946-
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Weirton (W. Va.), Weirton Steel Corporation, Accordion, Polish Americans, and Polkas
Location:
Hancock County (W. Va.), Brooke County (W. Va.), and Weirton (W. Va.)

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669. Tom Zielinsky plays and explains accordion

Identifier:
4224.ZielinskyTom.AudioRec.08.23.16
Title:
Tom Zielinsky plays and explains accordion
Date:
2016-08-23
Creator:
Zielinsky, Thomas W., 1946-
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Polish Americans, Zielinsky, Thomas W., 1946-, Accordion, and Polkas
Location:
Weirton (W. Va.), Brooke County (W. Va.), and Hancock County (W. Va.)
["Thomas W. Zielinsky is a member of Weirton, West Virginias Polish community. He is a member of Sacred Heart of Mary Church in Weirton, WV, where he plays at their annual Polish Festival and biannual Polka Mass. Interview conducted at the Mary H. Weir public library in Weirton. Transcripts proofed by Tom Zielinsky."]

670. Transcript of oral history of Thomas W. Zielinsky

Identifier:
4224.ZielinskyTom.IntTranscript.8.23.16
Title:
Transcript of oral history of Thomas W. Zielinsky
Date:
2016-08-23
Creator:
Zielinsky, Thomas W., 1946-
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Polkas, Weirton (W. Va.), Accordion, Polish Americans, Weirton Steel Corporation, and Zielinsky, Thomas W., 1946-
Location:
Weirton (W. Va.), Hancock County (W. Va.), and Brooke County (W. Va.)

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671. Oral history of Pam Makricosta

Identifier:
4424.MakricostaPam.AudioInt.6.22.16
Title:
Oral history of Pam Makricosta
Date:
2016-06-22
Creator:
Makricosta, Pam
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Turkish Americans, Orthodox Eastern Church, Weirton (W. Va.), Cooking, Greek, Folk dancing, Greek, Greek American women, Radio programs, and Music, Greek and Roman
Location:
Weirton (W. Va.)
["Angelita Nixon of Scott Depot in Putnam County is leading a 2020-2021 West Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship in home birth midwifery with Christine Weirick of Fayetteville. Nixon has been a Certified Nurse-Midwife since 2003 and has been a part of over 400 deliveries and taught multiple students the trade. Weirick is a doula and an apprentice student midwife working towards her certification. Through their apprenticeship, Nixon and Weirick are excited to explore the creative expression and storytelling aspects of community-based midwifery.Learn more about Nixon and Weiricks apprenticeship here: https://wvfolklife.org/2021/07/20/2021-folklife-apprenticeship-feature-angy-nixon-and-christine-weirick-home-birth-midwifery/The West Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program offers up to a $3,000 stipend to West Virginia master traditional artists or tradition bearers working with qualified apprentices on a year-long in-depth apprenticeship in their cultural expression or traditional art form. These apprenticeships aim to facilitate the transmission of techniques and artistry of the forms, as well as their histories and traditions.The apprenticeship program grants are administered by the West Virginia Folklife Program at the West Virginia Humanities Council in Charleston and are supported in part by an Art Works grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. West Virginia Folklife is dedicated to the documentation, preservation, presentation, and support of West Virginias vibrant cultural heritage and living traditions."]

672. Transcript of oral history of Angelita "Angy" Nixon and Christine Weirick

Identifier:
NixonAngyWeirickChristine.IntTranscript.11.9.20
Title:
Transcript of oral history of Angelita "Angy" Nixon and Christine Weirick
Date:
2020-11-09
Creator:
Nixon, Angelita and Weirick, Christine
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Midwives, COVID-19 (Disease), Childbirth at home, Women midwives, Prenatal care, Midwifery, Midwives--Legal status, laws, etc., and Apprenticeship programs
Location:
Fayetteville (W. Va.), Putnam County (W. Va.), and Scott Depot (W. Va.)