East Midlands Oral History Archive collections
Title
East Midlands Oral History Archive collections
Subject
The collections of the East Midlands Oral History Archive
Description
This maps the collections of the East Midlands Oral History Archive and shows their position on a map of the East Midlands.
Creator
Lingyun Hao
Source
East Midlands Oral History Archive
Publisher
East Midlands Oral History Archive
Date
2023
Collection Items
Affective Digital Histories
This collection comprises six interviews. Interviewees discuss their memories of places and events in and around the St George’s area of Leicester. Link to catalogue
Arqueotex Collection
This collection contains 44 interviews on a range of aspects associated with the hosiery industry in the Hinckley, Earl Shilton and Nuneaton area during the middle and latter part of the 20th century. Link to catalogue
Belgrave Memories Collection
This collection comprises 56 interviews and 5 summaries without audio. Interviews explore the memories of current and previous residents of Belgrave. Link to catalogue
BBC Radio Leicester
We have preserved many programmes from Radio Leicester, from the first broadcast in 1967 to pre-digital programmes from the 1990s. Link to catalogue home page.
Belton in Rutland Collection
This collection comprises 65 interviews, focusing on life in Belton in Rutland from the start of the 20th century and changes to the village over the years. Link to catalogue
Braids Project
This oral history collection comprises eight interviews with people with Black Caribbean heritage discussing the art of hair braiding. Link to catalogue
British Legion Project
This oral history collection comprises 17 interviews with people who had connections to the British Legion in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Link to catalogue
British United Shoe Machinery (BUSM) Collection
Former employees of the British United Shoe Machinery Company (BUSM) in Leicester talk about their experiences. Link to catalogue
Calver Weir Archive
This collection comprises 22 interviews and 3 compilations of Calver community members discussing their memories of Calver Weir and Mill. Link to catalogue
Centre for Indian Classical Dance (CICD) Karman Project
This collection comprises 44 interviews, focusing on individual experiences of Indian classical dance and music in the UK today and across the world. Link to catalogue
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