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Marian Library Oral Histories

In this collection, interviews feature the experiences, devotion and memories of volunteers, faculty, staff and patrons of the Marian Library in Dayton, Ohio.

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Michele Devitt: Marian Library Oral Histories

Michele Devitt and Kayla Harris (0000-0002-1672-3022)

Kayla Harris interviewed Michele Devitt, Curatorial Assistant and Volunteer Coordinator for the Marian Library on June 20, 2019. In this interview Michele discusses her background as an artisit and educator, what brought her to the Marian Library, and the variety of tasks she does for the nativity and art programs.
Anne Malone and Mary Jo Riegel: Marian Library Oral Histories

Anne Malone, Mary Jo Riegel, and Kayla Harris (0000-0002-1672-3022)

Kayla Harris interviewed Anne Malone and Mary Jo Riegel on June 11, 2019 about their experiences as volunteers for the Marian Library. In this interview they discuss what brought them to the Marian Library, some of their favorite sets they have worked with, and their hopes for the Marian Library in the future.
Pat Tricarico and Winnie Gillotti: Marian Library Oral Histories

Pat Tricarico, Winnie Gillotti, and Kayla Harris (0000-0002-1672-3022)

Kayla Harris interviewed Pat Tricarico and Winnie Gillotti on June 18, 2019 about their experiences as volunteers for the Marian Library. In this interview they discuss what brought them to the Marian Library, some of their favorite sets they have worked with, and their hopes for the Marian Library in the future.
Lois Brun, Ginny Saxton, Ann Persensky: Marian Library Oral Histories

Lois Brun, Ginny Saxton, Ann Persensky, and Kayla Harris (0000-0002-1672-3022)

Kayla Harris interviewed Lois Brun, Ginny Saxton, and Ann Persensky on September 25, 2018 about their experiences as volunteers for the Marian Library. In this interview they discuss what brought them to the Marian Library, some of their favorite sets they have worked with, and their hopes for the Marian Library in the future.
Jean Nickelman: Marian Library Oral Histories

Jean Nickelman and Kayla Harris (0000-0002-1672-3022)

Kayla Harris interviewed Jean Nickelman on September 18, 2018 about her experience as a volunteer for the Marian Library. In this interview Ms. Nickelman discusses how she began as a volunteer, some of the memorable projects she has worked on and hopes for the Marian Library in the future.
Phil Powers, Mike Foley, Harry Mushenheim: Marian Library Oral Histories

Phil Powers, Mike Foley, Harry Mushenheim, and Kayla Harris (0000-0002-1672-3022)

Kayla Harris interviewed Phil Powers, Mike Foley, and Harry Mushenheim on September 11, 2018 about their experiences as volunteers for the Marian Library. In this interview they discuss their work on the train set with University of Dayton engineering students, the community of volunteers from St. Luke’s Parish and hopes for the Marian Library in the future.