HIST 4798/5798: Recording Memory: Methods and Uses of Oral History

Follow

• 

  Bill Brand Interview by Alex Morris, April 6, 2026

  Bill Brand and Alexander Morris

  In this 2026 interview, Bill Brand, a former corporate executive and, since 2023, a trustee on the Ohio University Foundation Board, discusses his lifelong connections to Ohio University (OU) and Athens, Ohio. An OU alum, Brand earned a Bachelor of Science from the Scripps College of Communication in 1987. He discusses what about OU—from when he first visited in the early 80s up until now—has continued to entice him into involvement with the university. In particular, he touches on the strong sense of community within both the university and Athens as a whole, which he asserts serves as a safe “cocoon,” in which students can grow as individuals. He discusses his time working at WOUB radio as a student, which included assignments ranging from covering local elections to interviewing then-senator John Glenn. He asserts WOUB to have been essential in teaching him the art of "storytelling,” which he has carried with him into the corporate world, ranging from TV networks like VH1 to executive jobs for companies ranging from Carnival Cruises to Rue21. Additionally, he touches on his time working as an assistant to then-university president Charlie Ping, a job which included chauffeuring notable visitors to and from the airport in Columbus. He also discusses how his successes during his time in Athens, contrasted with the severe poverty of the area, has motivated him to engage extensively in philanthropy. This includes constructing houses for Habitat for Humanity, starting a scholarship fund for aspiring students at OU, and participating as a trustee on the board of the Ohio University Foundation—all of which he discusses in this interview.

• 

  John Brose Interview by Maddie Logsdon, April 1st, 2026

  John Brose and Maddie Logsdon

  Brose was hired by Ohio University in 1982. He started as an Assistant Professor and eventually worked his way up to be a Professor of Family Medicine. During his start at the College of Osteopathic Medicine, Brose practiced in-hospital and outpatient medicine in Doctors Hospital in Nelsonville, Ohio and in Athens associated with O’Bleness Hospital. He also established two new Ohio Health campuses in Dublin and Warrensville Heights, Ohio. In 2001, Brose became the Dean of the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. During his time as Dean, the organization received a gift of $105 million from the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation. With the grant, Brose petitioned the Board of Trustees to change the college name to the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (HCOM). In addition to these professional engagements, Brose is currently a consultant to universities desiring to start new medical schools.

• 

  Dr. Carl J. Denbow interview by Gabriel Nilsen, March 4th, 2026

  Carl J. Denbow and Gabriel J. Nilsen

  Dr. Carl Jón Denbow was born on November 24th, 1944, in Maryland and grew up in Athens, Ohio, where his father worked as a professor. He spent his childhood with his two sisters, Stefania A. Denbow Hubbard and E. Signe Denbow, while his parents, Carl Herbert Denbow and Stefania Bjornson Denbow, raised the family. Over the years, Carl earned a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Ohio University, a master's degree in journalism from Ohio State University, and a Ph.D. in Mass Communication from Ohio University. From 1964 to 1966, Carl Denbow served in the United States Navy aboard the U.S.S. Newport News as the heavy cruiser's daily newspaper co-editor. Carl Denbow was hired by Ohio University in 1978 as the director of information for the College of Osteopathic Medicine following stints at Murray State University and Marshall University. Carl ran for the Athens, Ohio, city council in 1981. Dr. Carl Denbow remained at Ohio University until his retirement in 2009.

  Gabriel Nilsen was born on February 6th, 2004, and grew up in Lancaster, Ohio. He is a history major in his senior year at Ohio University

• 

  Berry Dilley interview by Heidi Welte, 09 April 2026

  Berry Dilley and Heidi N. Welte

  Berry Dilley studied dance at the University of Connecticut and later earned a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in dance from Florida State University. In 1971, she moved to Athens, Ohio and taught movement in the theater department at Ohio University until 1979. Thereafter, she got a degree in counseling and started teaching meditation. She remained in Athens with her husband, Dr. James Dilley, an Ohio University physics professor. Over the years, they hosted international students, many of whom came to regard her as family and have remained in touch with her. In 1997, she found herself caring for three ill and dying family members: her elderly mother, her sister, already visually and hearing impaired, who had been diagnosed with brain cancer, and her husband, who had been diagnosed with dementia. Realizing she was likely not the only person feeling overwhelmed caring for ill family members she founded Athen’s disability commission. She continues to live in Athens, helping to mentor students in Ohio University’s gerontology program.

• 

  Terry Eiler Interview by Ryan Baxley, April 13, 2026

  Terry Eiler and Ryan C. Baxley

  Terry Eiler is a documentary photojournalist, field researcher, and photographer who is an Emeritus Professor at the Ohio University School of Visual Communication. Eiler also co-founded the School of Visual Communication and was the former director. Eiler received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Ohio University in 1969 before doing post-graduate studies at the University of Missouri. He also received a Master of Fine Arts degree in photography from Ohio University. He has worked on various photojournalism projects through the Library of Congress American Folklife Center, the Calvert Marine Museum, the American Folklife Center. He has also worked as a publication photographer for the National Geographic Society’s books and magazines. Eiler has worked on Project Documerica which was a project designed at documenting the state of the environment in the United States before the EPA got water and air legislation passed. Eiler began working in the Ohio University School of Art photography program in 1974 before co-founding the School of Visual Communication alongside Charles L. Scott in 1977. The School of Visual Communication has since been recognized as a Program of Excellence by the State of Ohio. Eiler was named the Kodak Professor of Australia in 1994, and he is the chair of the academic advisory board of the Salt Center for Documentary Studies. Furthermore, Eiler is on the National Press Photographers Association's (NPPA) contest governing board for the annual Best of Photojournalism competition. Eiler is also the director of the annual Scotland Field School in Documentary Photojournalism and has taught courses in Interactive Media, Documentary Photography, Advanced Publication Photography, Graduate Seminar, Newspaper Picture Story, and the Scotland Field School in Documentary Photojournalism. In 1993 Eiler was the recipient of the Ohio University Alumni Teaching Excellence award, and he has twice been named University Professor. In 2006, Eiler was the recipient of the Robert F. Garland Award for Education and in 2010 he was chosen to serve on the Edom Foundation for Photojournalism. In 2012 Eiler became the Professor Emeritus of Visual Communication at Ohio University and in 2015 he received the Susan Carr Educators Prize. Eiler is also active in the Athens community, serving on the board of the Athens Photographic Project which teaches photography to adults with mental illness, and he serves on the board of the Dairy Barn Cultural Arts Center.

• 

  Sharon Fales interview by Heidi Welte, 02 March 2026

  Sharon Fales and Heidi N. Welte

  Sharon Fales is the widow of the late Dr. James Fales, an engineering professor at Ohio University. After growing up in Wisconsin, her parents moved to Florida when she was a senior in high school, where she went on to attend Palm Beach Junior College. That is where she met James Fales, and they became college sweethearts. Upon graduation, she pursued an education degree at Florida State University. After she graduated, she and James Fales were married. She became a first-grade teacher. He would often visit her at school and often helped decorate her classroom. Seeing how much she enjoyed teaching inspired him to go back to school to become a teacher himself. After earning a degree in education from Miami University, he earned his master’s degree and PhD from Texas A&M. His first teaching job after earning his doctorate was at Purdue University. Eventually, he was hired at Ohio University as a department head and full professor, where he spent the rest of his career. Since he had often been a nontraditional student himself, he was especially attuned to his own nontraditional students and established a scholarship to assist these types of students. Sharon Fales still resides in the Athens, Ohio, area and worked as a first-grade teacher.

• 

  Alan Geiger Interview by Jackson Painter, April 14, 2026

  Alan Geiger and Jackson D. Painter

  This interview features Dr. Alan Geiger, the first Campus Planner and former Secretary to the Board of Trustees at Ohio University, as he reflects on his forty-year tenure at the institution. The conversation explores the institutional evolution of the university through the lens of one of its longest-serving administrators. Dr. Geiger offers an account of his professional philosophy, the challenges of navigating university-city relations, and his firsthand experiences during pivotal moments in the school's history. This dialogue provides a look at the decision-making processes that shaped the modern campus and captures a unique perspective on the responsibilities of administration.

• 

  Katherine Jellison Interview by Stephen Gaydos, February 26, 2026

  Katherine Jellison and Stephen K. Gaydos

  Dr. Katherin Jellison is a Professor Emerita in the History Department at Ohio University. She specialized in U.S. Women’s history and taught courses on that subject as well as Native American and Ohio history. She completed her Ph.D. in history at the University of Iowa, where she studied under Linda K. Kerber. Her first book, Entitled to Power: Farm Women and Technology, 1913-1963, examines the advent of agricultural technology and the response that midwestern women had to it. Her second book, It’s Our Day: America’s Love Affair with the White Wedding, 1945-2005, includes some writing about White House weddings. This led to her becoming a highly sought-after source on the topics of first ladies and women in politics. For 2017, she won the Keystroke Catalyst Award for having the most media placements among Ohio University faculty. She has also won the Excellence in Feminist Pedagogy Award and the Jeannette G. Grasselli Brown Faculty Teaching Award, among others. She began working at Ohio University in 1993 and served as Chair of the History Department. She has also been very involved in the Athens community, including the Athens County League of Women Voters.

  This interview was conducted as part of a class project for Recording Memory: Methods and Uses of Oral History, Spring 2026, Alexander G. Lovelace (Ph.D.) Instructor.

• 

  Charlene “Char” Kopchick Interview by Annaleice Geffre, April 1, 2026

  Charlene "Char" Kopchick and Annaleice Geffre

  Charlene Kopchick is a higher education professional with more than thirty years of experience at Ohio University, where she has played a significant role in student development and community engagement. She currently serves as the Executive Director for K-12 and community educational outreach programs within the Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts and has previously held leadership roles such as Assistant Dean of Students for Campus Involvement. In addition, she serves as a board member for the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation. Kopchick earned her undergraduate degrees in Special Education and Elementary Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and later completed a master’s degree in Higher Education/College Student Personnel at Ohio University. As a first-generation college student from Appalachian Pennsylvania, she has focused on expanding access to arts education and outreach opportunities, while also addressing educational inequities and fostering pathways to higher education.

  This interview was recorded as part of a class project for Recording Memory: Methods and uses of Oral History, Spring 2026, Alexander G. Lovelace (Ph.D.) Instructor.

• 

  Carolyn Lewis Interview by Stephen Gaydos, March 31, 2026

  Carolyn Lewis and Stephen K. Gaydos

  Dr. Carolyn Lewis is Director and General Manager Emerita, WOUB Public Media. She also currently serves on the Ohio University Alumni Board of Directors, as an advisor to the student chapters of the NAACP, and as a student mentor. Dr. Lewis earned a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and a master’s in journalism from West Virginia University, where she was the first Black woman to graduate with a bachelor’s degree from the Perley I. Reed School of Journalism. She also received her Ph.D. in Communication Studies from the Scripps College of Communication at Ohio University. She worked in public broadcasting for thirty-eight years, including at WNPB-TV in Morgantown, where she was named the first Black woman general manager of a public television station in the continental United States. As a user of a wheelchair, Dr. Lewis has been active in advocating for disability rights and has helped to make much progress on campus with accessibility issues.

  This interview was conducted as part of a class project for Recording Memory: Methods and Uses of Oral History, Spring 2026, Alexander G. Lovelace (Ph.D.) Instructor

• 

  Oral History of Ronald Lykins Conducted by Mallory Lough on March 12, 2026

  Ronald Lykins and mallory lough

  Ronald Lykins is a former professor within the College of Business at Ohio University. Raised in rural Adams County, Ohio, in a family facing significant economic hardships, Lykins grew up in a household with no running water or electricity. These early experiences shaped his work ethic, along with giving him a deep appreciation for helping others and granting opportunities. Ron enrolled at Ohio University as a first generation student, graduating with his MBA in 1967 and his PhD in 1971. Following his graduation, Ron developed a career in accounting and financial services, eventually founding his own accounting firm in 1969. Over time, he built a reputation for professionalism, technical expertise, and a client-centered approach, contributing to both individual financial stability and broader economic development.

  In addition to his professional achievements, Ron has demonstrated a deep commitment to philanthropy and helping others, specifically in higher education. Him and his wife, Ruth, decided to establish the Lykins Family Scholarship, which grants students from Adams County, Ohio financial support. The scholarship reflects his dedication to helping students who face financial struggles in higher education, especially those from backgrounds similar to his own. By investing in future generations, Lykins has helped extend the opportunities that were instrumental in shaping his own life trajectory. Currently, Ron resides in Columbus, Ohio, where he owns an accounting firm.

• 

  Chip Rogers Interview by Maddie Logsdon, February 22nd, 2026

  Chip Rogers and Maddie Logsdon

  Charles “Chip” Rogers is a retired public administrator from the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. Before his start at Ohio University, friend Jerry Faverman reached out to Rogers about a unique opportunity to consult the building of the Osteopathic Medicine College at Ohio University.

  Chip was Assistant Dean from 1976-2004. He handled admissions for the College of Medicine and helped pioneer free clinics at OU. He was also an adjunct professor for a public speaking class. After a long and fruitful time at the College of Osteopathic Medicine, Rogers retired after twenty-eight years.

• 

  Mark Snider Interview by Ryan Baxley, February 25, 2026

  Mark Snider and Ryan C. Baxley

  Mark Snider attended and graduated from Otterbein University from 1967-1971 where he received a Bachelor of Arts in English language and literature. After finishing his schooling, Snider moved to Athens, Ohio, where he founded the health insurance company, Snider, Fuller and Associates. He has worked as the owner and manager of the company since its inception in 1971. Along with running his own company, Snider has worked at various other insurance firms while he continued to work out of Athens. Snider has been an active member of the Athens community, committed to volunteering in multiple non-profit organizations such as the Friends of Children’s Services where he served as the finance chairman. Along with insurance, Snider has worked in the fields of finance and economic benefits for over fifty years. Snider has been a member of multiple organizations in the insurance and financial fields including the Qualifying and Life member of The Million Dollar Round Table since 1976, as well as a life and qualifying member of the Top of the Table. He has qualified to be a member of the Top of the Table ten times. On top of this, Snider is a member of the Forum 400. He also is a former member of the Ohio Association of Life Underwriters. Snider served as a chair along with being an Ambassador of Ohio AIFAPAC. He was also a national board member of the Association of Health Insurance Agents. Furthermore, Snider has worked as an adjunct professor at Ohio University since 1976 and received the Ohio University Honorary Alumnus of the year award in 2010. Along with this, Snider was formerly the head of the Athens Chamber of Commerce and received the Distinguished Service award from the Athens Chamber of Commerce in 2012.

• 

  Richard Vedder Interview by Alex Morris, February 27, 2026

  Richard Vedder and Alexander Morris

  In this 2026 interview, Richard Vedder, Distinguished Professor of Economics Emeritus at Ohio University, discusses his life in Athens and his career in economics. He has been continually affiliated with OU since 1965, when he joined the economics faculty immediately after completing his PHD at the University of Illinois. Some topics discussed are the evolution of both Athens and OU since his arrival, along with his memories of notable events on campus. Among such occurrences that Dr. Vedder provides anecdotes about are the protests against the Vietnam War, pushes by faculty for unionization, as well as the visit of notable figures such as former president Jimmy Carter. He additionally discusses his extensive work in the public sector related to the economics of higher education, which included participation in the Spellings Commission on Higher Education of George W. Bush’s administration. This work also included many trips to foreign countries as an economic advisor, such as the Russian Federation of Vladimir Putin in 2000. Furthermore, he gives his concerns about the future of higher education, and OU in particular.

• 

  Keith Wasserman Interview by Jackson Painter, February 13, 2026

  Keith Wasserman and Jackson D. Painter

  This interview documents the life and mission of Keith Wasserman, who founded the Athens-based nonprofit Good Works, Inc. in 1981. The conversation explores how Wasserman’s experiences as an Ohio University student evolved into a lifelong commitment to serving the homeless and vulnerable in Southeast Ohio. This interview provides Keith's perspective on the intersection of faith, community activism, and the shifting social landscape of the Appalachian region since the 1970s.

• 

  Jacqueline Wolf Interview by Annaleice Geffre, February 19, 2026

  Jacqueline Wolf and Annaleice Geffre

  Jacqueline H. Wolf is Professor Emeritus at Ohio University. She received her PhD in U.S. History from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Wolf taught for 24 years at the OU Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine as a member of the Department of Social Medicine, where she served as department chair from 2009 through 2014. She also held adjunct positions in the Ohio University’s Departments of History, Women and Gender Studies, and Health Communications. Wolf is a historian of medicine with expertise in the history of public health, the history of women’s health and medicine, the history of children’s health and medicine, and the history of biomedical ethics. Her research focuses on the history of birth and breastfeeding practices in the United States. She is the author of dozens of articles and book chapters as well as three books: Don’t Kill Your Baby: Public Health and the Decline of Breastfeeding in the 19th and 20th Centuries (Ohio State University Press, 2001); Deliver Me from Pain: Anesthesia and Birth in America (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2009); and Cesarean Section: An American History of Risk, Technology, and Consequence (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2018). From 2018 to 2025, WOUB Public Radio produced Wolf’s podcast, Lifespan: Stories of Illness, Accident, and Recovery, with Wolf serving as host and executive producer. In 2025, the American Association for the History of Medicine awarded Wolf their highest honor—the Genevieve Miller Lifetime Achievement Award

  This interview was recorded as part of a class project for Recording Memory: Methods and uses of Oral History, Spring 2026, Alexander G. Lovelace (Ph.D.) Instructor.

• 

  Oral History of Dr. Edward Yost, Conducted on February 14, 2026 By Mallory Lough

  Edward Yost and Mallory Lough

  This interview, conducted by Mallory Lough in February 2026, documents the life and career of Dr. Edward Yost, a retired professor from Ohio University’s College of Business. Dr. Yost grew up in rural Litchfield, Ohio, where he was part of a fourth-generation dairy farming family. After his family’s farm declined, he pursued higher education using the GI Bill, eventually earning a PhD in Business Administration. Mentorship played a key role in guiding him into academia. At Ohio University, where he spent over 30 years, Yost held numerous leadership roles, particularly in graduate and international business programs. He helped develop and manage MBA programs both domestically and internationally, including in Malaysia, China, India, and Brazil. He also contributed to corporate MBA programs tailored for specific companies, blending business education with global experience. Yost emphasizes that Ohio University significantly shaped his personal and professional identity, especially through its international focus and liberal academic environment. Over time, he observed major institutional changes: the university moved away from its “party school” reputation and became more academically and research-focused, with stronger student-centered learning. In the College of Business, Yost highlights a shift from traditional textbook instruction to problem-based, experiential learning, which better prepares students for real-world challenges. He believes this approach has influenced business education globally. He also discusses broader changes in higher education, including increased globalization, technological integration, and the impact of major events like COVID-19, which accelerated the transition to online learning. Yost reflects on the unique relationship between Ohio University and the surrounding Appalachian region, noting both the challenges of regional poverty and the university’s role in community development. Overall, he expresses optimism about the future of business education and Ohio University, emphasizing the continued importance of combining in-person experiences with technological innovation.

• 

  Oral History of Don Adleta, Faculty Emeritus Conducted on March 13, 2025 By Max Kornblut

  Don Adleta and Max Kornblut

  Don Adleta is a faculty emeritus of Ohio University. A graduate of the Basel School of Design in Switzerland Adleta began to teach after at the Rhode Island School of Design with a focus on semiotics and how they relate to design principles. With professional experience with Upjohn Pharmaceuticals, Adleta came to Ohio University as chair of the graphic design program. Both teaching and overseeing faculty and students within the program Adleta spent his time contributing to Athens and Ohio University before retiring. Now Adleta spends his time with his husband and helping preserve graphic design elements and devices, such as printing presses, across Appalachia.

  This interview was conducted as part of a class project for Recording Memory: Methods and Uses of Oral History, Spring 2025, Alexander G. Lovelace (Ph.D.) Instructor

• 

  Oral history of Mr. Jeffery Chaddock Conducted on April 17, 2025 By Bryson Phillip Pantoja

  Jeffery D. Chaddock and Bryson Phillip Pantoja

  Mr. Jeffery D. Chaddock shares his personal history and reflects on the many philanthropic efforts he and his husband, Mark Morrow, have undertaken—particularly in support of the arts and environmental conservation in Appalachian Ohio.

  Among their most impactful contributions are a $25 million endowment to Ohio University's College of Fine Arts and a separate $20 million gift to support the Ohio University Press and the university's Pride Center. In recognition of their generosity, the College of Fine Arts was officially renamed the Jeffery D. Chaddock and Mark A. Morrow College of Fine Arts in 2024.

  Mr. Chaddock also discusses the cultural and political changes he witnessed during his time as a student at Ohio University. His story—and his enduring commitment to the region—represent an important chapter in the ongoing history of southeastern Ohio and the university.

  This interview was conducted as part of a class project for Recording Memory: Methods and Uses of Oral History, Spring 2025, Alexander G. Lovelace (Ph.D.) Instructor

• 

  Oral history of Thomas E. Davis, Ph.D. Conducted on APRIL 10, 2025 By Mariam Pandam Alhassan

  Thomas E. Davis and Mariam Pandam Alhassan

  Dr. Tom Davis, Emeritus Professor at Ohio University, has been part of the Bobcat community for over 50 years—as a student, faculty member, and administrator. After transferring to the Athens campus in 1969, he earned degrees from Marshall University and Ohio State before returning to Ohio University as a counselor, later serving as Dean of the Patton College of Education, secretary of the Board of Trustees, and interim vice president for University Advancement. A former pole vaulter and track athlete, he remains a passionate supporter of OU athletics, continuing to raise support for the teams even after his 2011 retirement.

  This interview was conducted as part of a class project for Recording Memory: Methods and Uses of Oral History, Spring 2025, Alexander G. Lovelace (Ph.D.) Instructor

• 

  Oral history of Dr. Carl Jón Denbow, Director of Information for the College of Osteopathic Medicine Conducted on 02/20/2025 by Angel David García García

  Carl Jón Denbow and Angel David García García

  Dr. Carl Jón Denbow discusses his history, how he became the Director of information for the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Ohio University, and his time in this position.
  
  This interview was conducted as part of a class project for Recording Memory: Methods and Uses of Oral History, Spring 2025, Alexander G. Lovelace (Ph.D.) Instructor

• 

  Oral History of Professor Hannah Denbow Conducted on February 19, 2025 By Margaret Spetz

  Hannah Denbow and Margaret Spetz

  Professor Hannah Denbow served as an English professor at Ohio University for thirty years, from the 1980s through the 2010s, teaching grammar, composition, technical writing, and service learning courses. A 1968 Ohio University graduate in English, she returned to Athens, Ohio, after several moves with her husband, Dr. Carl Denbow, where they both worked at the university. Over her career, she witnessed significant cultural and political changes on campus, in Ohio, and across the United States. Now retired, she continues to live in Athens with her husband.

  This interview was conducted as part of a class project for Recording Memory: Methods and Uses of Oral History, Spring 2025, Alexander G. Lovelace (Ph.D.) Instructor

• 

  Oral History of Richard Dickerson Conducted March 24th, 2025 By Mary Katherine Grace McNamee

  Richard Dickerson and Mary Katherine Grace McNamee

  Richard “Dick” D. Dickerson, a proud native of Appalachia Ohio, shifted from architecture to civil engineering after Ohio University dropped the architecture program. He graduated top of his class in 1980 and began a long career in the energy sector, founding Utility Technologies International Corporation. In 2018, he transitioned the company to employee ownership and became chairman of the board. Married to Joan for 33 years, they have two children—Abby, an architecture graduate, and Connor, an energy engineering graduate. In 2024, Governor Mike DeWine appointed Dickerson to Ohio University’s Board of Trustees.

  This interview was conducted as part of a class project for Recording Memory: Methods and Uses of Oral History, Spring 2025, Alexander G. Lovelace (Ph.D.) Instructor

• 

  Oral History of Sharon Lee Fales Conducted on February 10th, 2025 By Mary Katherine McNamee

  Sharon Lee Fales and Mary Katherine Grace McNamee

  Sharon Fales, widow of Dr. James Fales, met her husband in college while pursuing a degree in education. She became a first-grade teacher as James advanced in his engineering career. They later moved to Athens when James accepted a teaching position at Ohio University. Over his 20-year tenure as Chair of the Industrial Technology Department, Dr. Fales also served as Director of the Center for Automatic Identification at Ohio University, was Professor Emeritus, Associate Director of the Robe Leadership Institute, and Leader-in-Residence at the Global Leadership Center. Together, Sharon and James endowed an annual scholarship for non-traditional students, as Dr. Fales was, at times, a non-traditional student himself and always maintained a soft-spot for those in the same position. In this interview Sharon talks about her life with James here in Athens, at Ohio University, and beyond.

  This interview was conducted as part of a class project for Recording Memory: Methods and Uses of Oral History, Spring 2025, Alexander G. Lovelace (Ph.D.) Instructor

• 

  Oral history of Dr. Marvin Fletcher Conducted on February 7, 2025 By Bryson Phillip Pantoja

  Marvin Fletcher and Bryson Phillip Pantoja

  Dr. Marvin Fletcher discusses his history, and his professorship at Ohio University, where he taught twentieth-century U.S. history, U.S. military history, African American history, and American Jewish history until his retirement. He also discusses several books he authored during his life. Over the course of his time at Ohio University, Dr. Fletcher witnessed several cultural and political shifts at the university, in the state of Ohio, and in the United States more broadly.

  This interview was conducted as part of a class project for Recording Memory: Methods and Uses of Oral History, Spring 2025, Alexander G. Lovelace (Ph.D.) Instructor