History quiz
QUESTION: Which famous fast-food icon came to Marquette in November 1969 for the opening of a franchise here? ANSWER: Col. Harlan Sanders came for the opening of the Kentucky Fried Chicken on West Washington Street.
The history of oral history, part 2
Last week, I began sharing what I learned from a library science course on oral history collection enhancement. As the assistant research librarian at the John M. Longyear Research Library, I was able to learn and develop my skills in this area thanks to a continuing education grant provided ...
History quiz
Who had the first telephone in Marquette? A. Peter White Public Library B. City Hall C. The Mining Journal D. The DSS&A RR Depot (ANSWER: C)
The History of Oral History Part I
MARQUETTE — Through my position as the Marquette Regional History Center’s Assistant Librarian, I recently received grant funding from the Library of Michigan’s “Library Continuing Education Stipend Program” to attend an online class through the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s ...
