Skidmore Saratoga Memory Project
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Larry talked about how moving as a young boy affected how he views his own identity and others identity.

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Elvira talked about her experience with racial and linguistic prejudice in Puerto Rico and in the United States.

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Samantha shared her experiences, what she know of her parents' experiences, and the role that being Chicana has played in different parts of her life.

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Arielmy (Ariel) talked about moving from her home country of the Dominican Republic to the U.S. and life as an Afro-Latina in both the U.S. and D.R.

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Esteban discussed being the child of immigrants from the Dominican Republic in the United States

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Yessica talked about moving to the United States from the Dominican Republic and it's impact on family dynamics, racial/ethnical self-identity, and future opportunities/dreams. _

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In one interview Maria Lander discussed the impact of U.S. culture in Venezuela. In the other, Maria talked about her experience living in the U.S and how she has trouble with identity because of the way that people in the country view her and the…

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Bethesda Episcopal Church, Saratoga Springs, N. Y.
1 print (postcard) : linen texture, color ; 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.
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A brief article describing Jack's Cabaret, and proprietor Isaiah Jackson's plans for the upcoming 23d season

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Barry Goldensohn came to Skidmore in 1981 as professor for poetry in the English department. In this interview, he discusses everything from the diverse Brooklyn community in which he was raised, to his experiences teaching and writing alongside his…

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Ken Hapeman was born in 1944 and grew up in Hudson New York. He went to Hudson High school and RPI College where he graduated with a degree in psychology. At Skidmore College Hapemen was the director of computer services, the first IT position the…

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Mary Ellen Fischer came to Skidmore in 1975 as a professor of Soviet politics in what was then the Government department, now Political Science. She would later head the department and chair numerous college committees, leaving behind a legacy of…

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An article describing Phoebe Radcliffe's presentation of the 60 Years Young archive project and video at the Adult and Senior Center of Saratoga on May 5, 2017. The project is the culmination of a two year collaboration between MDOCS and the Center…

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2015-11-12-SixtyYearsYoung-Brochure.pdf

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Adult and Senior Center director Lois Celeste, Dee Sarno, Crystal Moore (Social Work), Jordana Dym (MDOCS/History) and others meet to discuss the memory project and planning for a gala in November 2015.

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Photographs of students and faculty in Archival Storytelling preparing the archive, taping an interview with Lois Celeste, and learning the principles of audio recording with Nat Cabrera, '17, who worked as a student assistant in LIB 113.

A newspaper clipping showing three women playing cards at the center

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A group of seniors who comprise the Computer Club

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A newspaper clipping relaying Edna Hogan's installment as President of the Golden Age Club

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A photo of Robert Gass signing a United Way budget

1968-60YearsYoung-AnnualReport.pdf
An annual report outlining the 1967 year for the Center

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A newspaper clipping about the center's lack of funding leading it to close

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A photograph of a man standing with the sign outside the center

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The Center's by-laws as of December 1969

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A newspaper clipping of Mrs. Arthur Vokes during her directorship at the Senior Center. In this image, Mrs. Vokes is sharing a project made at the center.

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A newspaper clipping showing the beginning of construction for the center at 5 Williams St.

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A side-by-side of 162 Circular and 5 Williams

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A newspaper article reporting on the Center as an active place for seniors in the community

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A photograph of three women doing needle point at the center

Getting Ready for Fundays
A newspaper clipping showing Allice Fay and Lillian Williams, two Senior Center members, painting ceramics at the Center to be showcased at the "Fundays" Fair on August 22 and 23.

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A newpaper clipping showing two seniors, Agnes Roman Czuk and Victor Szumachowski, people dancing in Ballston Spa

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A photograph from a Valentine's Day party at the Center

1959-60YearsYoung-FundraisingLetter.pdf
A letter from the Board of Directors asking people to donate to the Cetner

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This article, More Work for Old People has as its tag line "they need hte jobs and hte jobs need them, so why not break down the barriers." In other words, it argues against age discrimination, and that men and women in their 1960s benefit from…

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