The dead columns of Marvin Kitman, mostly from Newsday. The file folders contain clippings, notes, background research, correspondence, publicity materials, photographs, etc. for the columns. Kitman writes about a variety of topics as he criticizes practically every television program and genre from the 1960s through 2003. There are also a few files of letters, as well as his various "polls".
In the interview, Elisa comments on her father's departure to the United States. She then recalls her work as a child model and her piano studies. She also recalls her time at the Escuela al Campo. Elisa comments on her stay in Yarey with her husband while they were doing social services. Elisa recalls her life during the Special Period, the depression she suffered after the birth of her second daughter, and her departure to the United States for psychiatric treatment. She recalls her husband's work as a musician in different parts of the world and the subsequent separation. Elisa describes the treatment she received for breast cancer. Elisa discusses the incorporation of women into the labor market and the division of household chores. She then discusses Raul Castro's governmental administration
Pablo begins the interview by discussing his father's abandonment, his first jobs to help his uncles and aunts, and the experience of studying after the arrival of the Revolution. Pablo discusses his work as a lineman and as a supervisor. He recalls receiving bribes to approve different installations. Pablo discusses the economic situation in Cuba and the lack of medicine and food. Pablo recalls the hospitalization of his brother and mother for cancer. He also recalls his sister's departure in the Mariel exodus. Pablo discusses his life as a painter and sheet metal worker and the difficulties he faces to make ends meet. Pablo discusses how religion kept him away from alcoholism. Pablo discusses evangelism, censorship and the Agua viva program. Finally, Pablo discusses racism in love relationships
Roly begins his story by recounting his birth, his early years and how the arrival of the Cuban Revolution changed his life. He comments on his time in the army and in Mexico. Roly recalls his childhood in a coeducational public school. He also recalls that he was a bad student but that changed when the Revolution arrived and he felt obliged to discipline himself. Roly discusses his family's Santeria practices. Roly does not recall experiencing racist situations in his childhood. Roly reflects on marriage. He recalls having conflicts with his second partner because of age. Roly discusses the departure of one of his sons to the United States and the interracial marriage of one of his daughters. Finally, Roly reflects on homosexuality, which he describes in negative terms
In the first session of this interview, Dailey explains her introduction to medieval studies, the benefits of graduate studies, and her activism as the Director of IRWGS. Dailey discusses her graduate studies at the University of California, Irvine in Comparative Literature under Jacques Derrida and Jean-François Lyotard. Dailey discusses how she developed her own literary approach and considers her work to be a reaction to the first wave of feminist medieval scholarship. She cites Caroline Walker Bynum's book,Holy Feast and Holy Fast, as a particularly inspiring work. Dailey goes on to describe her role as Director of IRWGS, including her introduction of a University seminar on affect studies, and the involvement of professors from EALAC (East Asian Languages and Cultures), such as Hikari Hori and Mana Kia, with IRWGS. Dailey also describes the creation of the Junior Faculty Advisory Board. Dailey describes the challenges of single parenting and the pressures of the academy, naming Alondra Nelson as a mentor throughout these challenges.
In 1920 a single business office was established for three of the independent Near East Colleges. The office supervised the procurement of the colleges. Under the direction of Albert Staub in New York City, the New York Office coordinated efforts to raise funds so as to liquidate debts incurred during World War I and to provide adequate operating funds for the postwar years. In 1927 the New York Office was formally constituted as the Near East College Association.
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