College teachers

Lloyd Alexander is a retired professor from Kentucky State University. He discusses his family history; his career and life in the Parkland area of Louisville; recounts what Parkland was like in 1952; and how he was received as one of the first Blacks to move into the 2800 block of Virginia Avenue. He discusses the business, education, and retail landscape of Parkland and the deterioration of the neighborhood. At a time, thriving business and retail establishments along Virginia Avenue and Dumesnil Street. Parkland was a middle-class neighborhood during the 1950s.

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Carothers talks about her travels, her work before coming to the University of Louisville Art department and her work on Beneath the Surface public art project which was exhibited on the bank of the Ohio river.

Dario Covi was born in a coal mining town and grew up in a working class family. Early on in his life he showed an aptitude for art. Dario served in the Army during World War 2 as a typist. After leaving the army he earned his PhD in Art History from NYU. He taught Art History at the University of Louisville from 1956-1969 and again from 1975-into the 1980s. Dr. Dario Covi discusses growing up in a coal mining town and life in an Italian immigrant family. Dr. Covi relates his experiences as a soldier in World War 2 and his subsequent attainment of a PhD in Art History from NYU. Dr. Covi then goes on to talk about his experiences teaching at the University of Louisville from the 1950s to the 1980s, as well as experiences during the Civil Rights movement.

Mr. DiBlasi was born in Syracuse, New York to a military family. Mr. DiBlasi attained a Masters degree from the University of Louisville and currently teaches archaeology. He has worked on various projects locally, particularly involving historic cemeteries. Mr. DiBlasi discusses growing up in a military family and growing up in various places around the country. Mr. DiBlasi relates his experiences as a student at the University of Louisville in the 1970s as well as his time as a teacher and archaeologist. Mr. DiBlasi discusses the changes to the University of Louisville over the years, particularly with the archeology department, and the facilities changes over the years. Mr. DiBlasi discusses several campus incidents, including a massive sewer explosion and a hostage situation in the 1990s.

Linda Freeman is a retired registered nurse and Professor Emerita from the University of Louisville. While there, she developed the study abroad program for nursing students and traveled with students to England, Germany, France, and Russia. She was hired for a few months in 1975 to help open the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center in Riyadh. Harold Freeman is a retired newspaper editor from the Courier-Journal, where he covered global issues and politics. Harold also served in the Peace Corps in Eritrea and last year, traveled to Ethiopia to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the Peace Corps. The Freeman's have had considerable international experience which sparked their interest in hosting for the World Affairs Council. Both have been influential in Louisville and have become reliable World Affairs Council hosts. This interview contains a brief history of their experiences hosting international professionals and shows how the digital age and the fall of the Soviet Union affected their experiences as hosts.

Sister Lucy is a Sister of Charity of Nazareth and a university professor. She is a feminist activist and was instrumental in the founding of women's studies at the University of Louisville. Summary available.

Sister Lucy is a Sister of Charity of Nazareth and a university professor. She is a feminist activist and was instrumental in the founding of women's studies at the University of Louisville. Summary available.

Sister Lucy is a Sister of Charity of Nazareth and a university professor. She is a feminist activist and was instrumental in the founding of women's studies at the University of Louisville. Summary available.