y Updates from the Veterans History Project (VHP): By memory.loc.gov Published On :: Thu, 03 Jan 2019 14:03:36 -0600 Join VHP in our remembrance of World War II veteran Richard Overton, formerly, the oldest World War II veteran in the United States. His decorated career ranged from aftermath of the Attack on Pearl Harbor through intense ground combat on the island of Iwo Jima. Our hearts go out to his family and our utmost thanks go to Corporal Overton for his service to our country. Through the voluntary efforts of the American Red Cross of Central Texas, we are lucky enough to have an oral history interview from this American hero, and you can watch it at https://go.usa.gov/xEYj5 The mission of the Veterans History Project of the Library of Congress American Folklife Center is to collect, preserve and make accessible the personal accounts of U.S. veterans so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war. Learn more at http://www.loc.gov/vets. Share your exciting VHP initiatives, programs, events and news stories with VHP to be considered for a future RSS. Email vohp@loc.gov and place “My VHP RSS Story” in the subject line. Visit VHP on Facebook. Click here for more information. Full Article
y The Power of a Story: In Memoriam of Medal of Honor Recipient Charles S. Kettles By memory.loc.gov Published On :: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 11:37:41 -0600 How do you measure the weight of a story? Through deeds, dates, or perhaps, a combination of the two? Join VHP in our remembrance of Vietnam veteran Charles Seymour Kettles, who received the Medal of Honor in 2016 - nearly 50 years after his helicopter, bleeding fuel and missing its windscreen, touched down with its last load of rescued GIs. Hear his story and read about the power of recording a veteran's story in Owen Rogers' blog post. The mission of the Veterans History Project of the Library of Congress American Folklife Center is to collect, preserve and make accessible the personal accounts of U.S. veterans so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war. Learn more at http://www.loc.gov/vets. Share your exciting VHP initiatives, programs, events and news stories with VHP to be considered for a future RSS. Email vohp@loc.gov and place “My VHP RSS Story” in the subject line. Visit VHP on Facebook. Click here for more information. Full Article
y The Veterans History Project Asks ‘Which One Do You Love Most?’ By blogs.loc.gov Published On :: Thu, 14 Feb 2019 10:30:12 -0600 The Veterans History Project (VHP) is asking all LC staff and the general public to help them select images for their new bookmarks. Go to Folklife Today to view 10 images pulled from the VHP collection. Then tell VHP which one you love most either in the blog’s comments section, by email at vohp@loc.gov or in person in room LJ-G51 from now until March 1. VHP will reveal the chosen images on March 15. The mission of the Veterans History Project of the Library of Congress American Folklife Center is to collect, preserve and make accessible the personal accounts of U.S. veterans so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war. Learn more at http://www.loc.gov/vets. Share your exciting VHP initiatives, programs, events and news stories with VHP to be considered for a future RSS. Email vohp@loc.gov and place “My VHP RSS Story” in the subject line. Visit VHP on Facebook. Click here for more information. Full Article
y Updates from the Veterans History Project (VHP): Veterans Herstory: Decoding Mom’s WWII Service By blogs.loc.gov Published On :: Mon, 11 Mar 2019 11:24:24 -0500 In her story (herstory), Jean Ashby placed herself and other Navy WAVES into the historical record. Learn more about Ashby's secret encoding work on the VHP Blog and at the Veterans History Project "Code Girls Reunion" broadcast live at 1200 ET on Friday, March 22, 2019. The mission of the Veterans History Project of the Library of Congress American Folklife Center is to collect, preserve and make accessible the personal accounts of U.S. veterans so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war. Learn more at http://www.loc.gov/vets. Share your exciting VHP initiatives, programs, events and news stories with VHP to be considered for a future RSS. Email vohp@loc.gov and place “My VHP RSS Story” in the subject line. Visit VHP on Facebook. Click here for more information. Full Article
y Updates from the Veterans History Project (VHP): The Ones You Love Most By blogs.loc.gov Published On :: Fri, 15 Mar 2019 11:08:40 -0500 Thank you to everyone who answered our call to participate in the Veterans History Project’s bookmark image selection! We are pleased to announce the top five images. See the results, ranked in order of popularity, on the VHP Blog! The mission of the Veterans History Project of the Library of Congress American Folklife Center is to collect, preserve and make accessible the personal accounts of U.S. veterans so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war. Learn more at http://www.loc.gov/vets. Share your exciting VHP initiatives, programs, events and news stories with VHP to be considered for a future RSS. Email vohp@loc.gov and place “My VHP RSS Story” in the subject line. Visit VHP on Facebook. Click here for more information. Full Article
y Updates from the Veterans History Project (VHP): Code Girls Reunite! By content.govdelivery.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Apr 2019 15:22:49 -0500 "What did you do in the war, mommy?" VHP commemorated WAVES' wartime contributions with a "Code Girl’s Reunion." This past weekend, NBCs “Sunday Today with Willie Geist” aired a story about this historic event, and interviewed a few of these living legends. If you missed it, you can watch it, here. The mission of the Veterans History Project of the Library of Congress American Folklife Center is to collect, preserve and make accessible the personal accounts of U.S. veterans so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war. Learn more at http://www.loc.gov/vets. Share your exciting VHP initiatives, programs, events and news stories with VHP to be considered for a future RSS. Email vohp@loc.gov and place “My VHP RSS Story” in the subject line. Visit VHP on Facebook. Click here for more information. Full Article
y Updates from the Veterans History Project (VHP): Wave-Off! VHP Information Center Closed on April 9, 2019 By www.loc.gov Published On :: Thu, 04 Apr 2019 09:30:25 -0500 On Tuesday, April 9, the Great Hall, all exhibitions, and the Library Shop in the Thomas Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress will be closed for a special event, including the VHP Information Center. Researchers with Library-issued credentials may access the Jefferson Building reading rooms, including the American Folklife Center Reading Room, as they will be open normal hours of service with access via the Southeast (2nd Street) entrance from 8:30AM to 5:00PM. All reading rooms and exhibitions in the Madison and Adams buildings will operate under normal hours of service. The Jefferson building will resume regular hours on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. The mission of the Veterans History Project of the Library of Congress American Folklife Center is to collect, preserve and make accessible the personal accounts of U.S. veterans so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war. Learn more at http://www.loc.gov/vets. Share your exciting VHP initiatives, programs, events and news stories with VHP to be considered for a future RSS. Email vohp@loc.gov and place “My VHP RSS Story” in the subject line. Visit VHP on Facebook. Click here for more information. Full Article
y Updates from the Veterans History Project (VHP): Remembering Richard Lugar: 1932-2019 By memory.loc.gov Published On :: Mon, 29 Apr 2019 09:52:41 -0500 The Honorable Richard Lugar passed away last night, leaving behind a legacy of both lawmaking and local history. Through the efforts of his Senate Office, nearly 9,000 Indianan veterans’ voices were recorded and preserved – a capstone achievement accessible through the Library of Congress Veterans History Project (VHP). Years after leaving office, Lugar returned to the mission of the Veterans History Project, this time, offering his oral history of Cold War naval service. As have many VHP participants, he shared his story with a close friend, the Honorable Joe Donnelly. The mission of the Veterans History Project of the Library of Congress American Folklife Center is to collect, preserve and make accessible the personal accounts of U.S. veterans so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war. Learn more at http://www.loc.gov/vets. Visit VHP on Facebook. Click here for more information. Full Article
y Updates from the Veterans History Project (VHP): Veteran Art Showcase at the Library of Congress By www.eventbrite.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2019 13:20:44 -0500 From November 5-9th, the Library of Congress Veterans History Project (VHP) will host a Veteran Art Showcase. This series of cultural events highlights art and artists with a focus on the myriad experiences of military veterans. The five-day Showcase begins a yearlong commemoration of VHP’s 20th anniversary, and will be held in the Library of Congress Jefferson Building, located at 10 First Street SE, Washington, DC. The schedule is as follows: Tues., Nov. 5 Craft in America: Ceramic Demonstration, 9 am- 3:30pm -LJG-51 Ceramic artists Matthew Krousey, Judas Recendez, and Ehren Tool participate in a clay throwing demonstration. While throwing, Tool will engage in conversation on the experience of service and war. He will share his pieces with military connected audience members. Tues., Nov. 5 Craft in America: Veteran Potters Panel Discussion, 5 pm- Whitall Pavilion Artists Judas Recendez, Matthew Krousey, and Ehren Tool will discuss their ceramic art and process in relation to their military service. The panel will be moderated by Carol Sauvion, creator and co-executive producer of the PBS series Craft in America. Weds., Nov. 6 Occupational Poetry, 1pm- Room LJ-119 Poets Bill Jones, (veteran poet) Vess Quinlan (cowboy poet), Jerry Brooks (miner poet), and Meezie Hermansen (fisher poet) recite some of their work related to their profession, and participate in a panel discussion. The panel will be moderated by John Fenn, Head of Research and Programs at the American Folklife Center. Thurs. Nov. 7 Combat Paper, 11 am- Whitall Pavilion Veterans and civilians discuss the process and experience of paper-making and printmaking as a creative outlet in a panel featuring Tara Tappert, Drew Matott, Ruth Lynne McIntosh, and Patrick Sargent. The panel will be moderated by Katherine Blood, Curator of Fine Prints at the Prints and Library’s Photographs Division. The Telling Project, 7pm- Great Hall An autobiographical performance of “She Went to War,” featuring four female veterans, all of whom experienced significant combat exposure while serving in the military. Sat. Nov. 9 Operation Song and Jamie Fox Perform Live, 7pm- Coolidge Auditorium Tennessee-based not-for-profit program “Operation Song” performs a selection of songs written by and about veterans, active duty service members and their loved ones. Jamie Fox, an Air Force veteran and Metis fiddler of the Aaniih and Nakoda tribes performs tunes that were derived from a mixture of Celtic, French, and Native American cultures. The Veteran Art Showcase is free of charge, and open to the public; however, due to expected demand, tickets are recommended and available on a first –come, first served basis. For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/o/library-of-congress-11132539071 or VHP’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/vetshistoryproject. Request ADA accommodations at least five business days in advance by contacting (202) 707-6362 or ada@loc.gov. Click here for more information. Full Article
y Updates from the Veterans History Project (VHP): Call for Applicants: 2020 Bartis Folklife Internships By www.usajobs.gov Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 13:05:18 -0600 The Library of Congress American Folklife Center (AFC) recently announced two paid internship opportunities. For 10 weeks, interns will be immersed in the environment and activities of the American Folklife Center, which pairs robust cultural programming with the world's largest ethnographic archive. Applications for the Bartis Folklife Internship will be considered until March 28, 2018. This fellowship is named for - and supported by - the generosity of Dr. Peter Bartis, the longest serving AFC employee. From 2001 – 2008, his expertise and unique vision established VHP as one of the largest oral history projects in the world. His collegiality defined the character, spirit, and intersections of AFC and VHP. The Mission of the Veterans History Project of the Library of Congress American Folklife Center is to collect, preserve and make accessible the personal accounts of American war veterans so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war. Learn more at http://www.loc.gov/vets. Share your exciting VHP initiatives, programs, events and news stories with VHP to be considered for a future RSS. Email vohp@loc.gov and place “My VHP RSS Story” in the subject line. Visit VHP on Facebook. Click here for more information. Full Article
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