First Women at Jefferson: Oral Histories

Poster promoting: The Thomas Jefferson University Archives and Special Collections has conducted oral history interviews with some of the first women to attend Jefferson. The interviews explore how each woman became interested in the sciences or medicine, their time at Jefferson, and where their careers took them after graduate school

Oral History as Inquiry: Using Digital Oral History Collections to Teach School Desegregation

A body of literature in both history and history education indicates that when it comes to contemporary historical issues, oral history is one of the essential sources to investigate the past, particularly as a source for “history from below,” experiences of those who were undocumented or ill-recorded. Most of all, with new digital technologies, oral histories are more accessible than ever to those who are interested in using them in their research and teaching. This article uses the topic of school desegregation as a case study to highlight the value of oral histories as a historical methodology for studying the past and a pedagogical tool for teaching

Evolution of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History of Dr. Charlotte Royeen, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, FASAHP, FNAP

The purpose of this life-history study was to provide current and future generations of occupational therapists a view of the history and how occupational therapy practice has evolved through the lens of Dr. Charlotte Royeen. This study aimed to understand how Dr. Charlotte Royeen’s experiences and service has influenced the occupational therapy profession. The methodology used was a semi-structured interview conducted by two student researchers with the participant, Dr. Royeen. Data were analyzed through transcription and coding. Three categories emerged from coding: personality, professional development and occupational therapy. The researchers concluded a final assertion that is as follows: As a forward thinker and strong self-advocate, Dr. Royeen is mindful in making decisions and is willing to embrace adversity to advance occupational therapy practice and education.https://commons.und.edu/ot-oral-histories-posters/1069/thumbnail.jp

The Evolution of Occupational Therapy: Life History of Shirley A. Wells, DrPH, OTR, FAOTA

Objective: The purpose of the life history of Dr. Shirley Wells is to gain an insight about her life experiences and leadership throughout her years of work in the profession of occupational therapy. Method: An in-depth, semi-structured, hour and a half interview was conducted via the telecommunication app, Zoom. The interview was later transcribed verbatim and coded for the emergent categories and corresponding themes. Results: The predominant categories representing the major elements of her life history were overcoming challenges, providing a seat at the table, and developing practice. The findings indicate that she made a significant impact for the profession through serving the needs of others and being an advocate for the profession. Conclusion: As occupational therapy is continually changing, Dr. Shirley Wells has been dedicated to making a change and advocating for the profession. She has a strong passion for the integration of diversity, community-based practice, and the necessity for the Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) to facilitate and propel occupational therapy to the next level

Evolution of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History of Catherine Bailey, MOT, OTR/L

Purpose: This project gathered information about the history and evolution of OT practice in North Dakota and Wyoming through life histories of individuals who have been influential in developing occupational therapy (OT) in these two states. Catherine Bailey was selected to participate; she has been practicing for approximately 40 years and has influenced OT practice in the state of Wyoming. Method: Data was collected through participant interview. The interview was audio recorded and transcribed. Data was then coded and collapsed into categories with corresponding themes. The researchers utilized the Kawa Model (Turpin and Iwama, 2011) and a timeline provided by Catherine to guide their research. This allowed the researchers to gain a rich understanding of the participant\u27s life. Findings: Catherine feels that OT becomes a lifestyle in which education, life-long learning, and multidisciplinary client-centered practice are keys to success. OT is easily integrated into all aspects of life.https://commons.und.edu/ot-oral-histories-posters/1012/thumbnail.jp

Using Oral Histories

Intended to be used with the Indiana Farm Security Administration Photographs Digital Collection - [LINK]http://www.ulib.iupui.edu/IFSAP[/LINK].This curriculum activity has students read a life history, such as Stud Terkel's Hard Times: an Oral History of the Great Depression and analyze the experiences of the person

Evolution of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History of Lela Llorens, Ph.D., OTR/Ret, FAOTA.

Objective: The objective of the overall study was to gain insight into Dr. Lela Llorens’s life experiences and leadership throughout her time of work in the profession of occupational therapy. Method: This was a qualitative study done using a life history approach. The participant was selected from a list compiled through purposive sampling by the project directors. Data was gathered through a two-hour, semi-structured interview with Dr. Llorens via Zoom, and through her curriculum vitae. The two-hour interview was audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Member checking was not used for the triangulation of the data. The data collapsed into three categories with three to four themes in each. Results: Data analysis was conducted, and the information was first coded, then placed into categories, themes, and an assertion. The categories that emerged were: Overcoming Challenges, Personal Factors, and Occupational Therapy. The themes that emerged through data analysis were: a strong belief in a positive mindset to help overcome any challenges, the value of serving others is apparent in all aspects of life, and occupational therapy being more than just a career, but a way of life. Conclusion: Dr. Llorens served as a pioneer for the occupational therapy profession. She was able to maintain success and optimism during a time that was discriminatory for her. Her family and desire to serve others was instrumental in her professional and personal life as they gave her actions meaning.https://commons.und.edu/ot-oral-histories-posters/1076/thumbnail.jp

Evolution of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History of Jan Nelson, OTR/L, MA

The life history of Jan Nelson was one of 31 life history interviews conducted apart of a larger project of Life Histories of Individuals Who Have Been Influential in Developing Occupational Therapy (OT) in North Dakota and Wyoming. The purpose of this Life History is to gather information about the history and evolution of OT practice from individuals like Jan Nelson who have been influential in developing OT in these two states. This study is intended to provide current and future generations of occupational therapists a view of the history and how OT practice has evolved in North Dakota and Wyoming. This life history of Jan Nelson is a case study that examined her life as an OT practitioner and holistic practices.https://commons.und.edu/ot-oral-histories-posters/1047/thumbnail.jp

Engaging with a history of counselling, spirituality and faith in Scotland: a readers' theatre script

This paper presents an abbreviated version of a verbatim script developed from oral history interviews with individuals key to the development of counselling and psychotherapy in Scotland from 1960 to 2000. Earlier versions were used in workshops with counsellors and pastoral care practitioners to share counter-narratives of counselling and to provide opportunities for conversations about historical and contemporary relationships between faith, spirituality, counselling and psychotherapy. By presenting intertwined histories in a readers' theatre script, the narrative nature of lives lived in context was respected. By bringing oral histories into virtual dialogue with each other and with contemporary practitioners, whether through workshops or through publications, the interplay between individual, institutional and societal narratives remains visible and open to change