Oral History Project

To collect and preserve the rich history of DePaul, the DES initiated an Oral History Project, inviting retirees to share their stories and memories through video and audio recordings.  To date, we have collected five video interviews, and XX audio interviews, some specifically remembering stories of the DePaul Flood of 1992.  If you have ideas for story recordings, or are interested in sharing your memories in an audio recording, please contact the chair of the Special Events Committee, Phil Kemp at pkemp@depaul.edu; or Alice Farrell at afarrell@depaul.edu or 312-362-8822 to schedule a recording session.

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November 2012

Helen Marlborough, Ph.D.

Helen Marlborough, Ph.D.

11/28/12


David Edward Sims talks with Helen Marlborough, Ph.D. for the Oral History Project


Kathryn DeGraff

Kathryn DeGraff

11/20/12


Fr. Edward Udovic, C.M. talks with Kathryn DeGraff about her time at DePaul working for the DePaul Library as an archivist.


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July 2012

Interview with Richard J. Meister, Part 1

Interview with Richard J. Meister, Part 1

7/17/2012


Fr. Edward Udovic, C.M. interviews Richard J. Meister.


Interview with Richard J. Meister, Part 2

Interview with Richard J. Meister, Part 2

7/17/2012


Fr. Edward Udovic, C.M. interviews Richard J. Meister.


Interview with Phil Kemp

Interview with Phil Kemp

7/3/12


David Edward Sims interviews Phil Kemp


Interview with Jerry Goldman

Interview with Jerry Goldman

7/2/12


David Edward Sims interviews Jerry Goldman


Interview with Nancy Rospenda

Interview with Nancy Rospenda

7/1/12


David Edward Sims interviews Nancy Rospenda


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December 2011

DES Interview: Peter Pereira

DES Interview: Peter Pereira

12/07/2011


Peter Pereira is interviewed by David Edward Sims for the DES Oral History Project


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November 2011

DES Interview: Fr. John Richardson, C.M. Part 1

DES Interview: Fr. John Richardson, C.M. Part 1

11/16/2011


Fr. John Richardson, C.M. in an interview conducted by Al Erlebacher. They discuss his early years at DePaul University.


DES Interview: Fr. John Richardson, C.M. Part 2

DES Interview: Fr. John Richardson, C.M. Part 2

11/16/2011


Fr. John Richardson, C.M. in an interview conducted by Dick Meister. They discuss his years as president DePaul University.


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April 2011

DES Interview: Cornelius Sippel

DES Interview: Cornelius Sippel

4/7/2011


Al Erlebacher interviews Cornelius Sippel for the DePaul Oral History Project


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December 2010

DES Interview: Paul Camenisch

DES Interview: Paul Camenisch

12/16/2010


Al Erlebacher interviews Paul Camenisch for the DePaul Oral History Project


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November 2010

DES Interview: Elaine Beaudoin

DES Interview: Elaine Beaudoin

11/19/2010


Al Erlebacher interviews Elaine Beaudoin for the DePaul Oral History Project


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October 2010

Fr. Richardson: My 13 Years in Kenya

Fr. Richardson: My 13 Years in Kenya

10/9/2010

Rev. John Richardson C.M. gives a first-hand analysis of the prospects and problems facing the people of Kenya and life in Nyeri.

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February 2010

DES Interview: Richard J. Houk

DES Interview: Richard J. Houk

2/8/2010


Al Erlebacher interviews Richard J. Houk for the DePaul Oral History Project


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October 2009

DePaul Flood Recolections 4/13/1992

DePaul Flood Recolections 4/13/1992

10/30/09


Al Erlebacher interviews several DES members about the 1992 flood that shut down DePaul University. Interviewed: William Jefferson, Dick Meister, Denny Shea, Elaine Beaudoin, and Phil Kemp.


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April 2007

Mary Hie Interview

Mary Hie Interview

4/28/2007

Interviewer: Rev. Edward Udovic, C.M.

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April 2006

Denny Shea Interview

Denny Shea Interview

4/26/2006

Interviewer: Rev. Edward Udovic, C.M.

William Jefferson Interview

William Jefferson Interview

4/25/2006

Interviewer: Rev. Edward Udovic, C.M.

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November 2005

Jeanne Maloney Interview

Jeanne Maloney Interview

11/1/2005

Interviewer: Rev. Edward Udovic, C.M.

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