James Madison University Libraries Special Collections
Dining services at JMU oral histories
Torisky, Danielle
SdArch 0036
/repositories/4/resources/621
0.5 cubic feet
8 folders, 8 audiocassettes, 1 cd
2004
Dining Services at JMU Oral Histories, 2004, comprises audio recordings, transcripts, and research notes related to seven interviews conducted by Danielle Torisky with individuals regarding their experiences with dining services at James Madison University.
English
Access Restrictions
Access to oral histories is governed by agreements with the narrators. Collection is open to research within the Special Collections Reading Room. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the James Madison University Special Collections Library to use this collection.
Use Restrictions
Rights assessment is the responsibility of the researcher. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library Reference Desk (library-special@jmu.edu).
Acquisition Information
Materials were donated by Danielle Torisky on October 9, 2007.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], [box #, folder #], Dining Services at JMU Oral Histories, 2004, SdArch 0036, Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University.
Processing Information
Interviews were recorded by Torisky on 4 audiocassettes, and subsequently, duplicate audiocassettes were made.
Biographical / Historical
Dr. Danielle Torisky is an Associate Professor in the Dietetics Program at James Madison University. In 2003 she was the recipient of a Burruss Grant, awarded by James Madison University Libraries to research the history of JMU's Dining Services from 1908-2004. Torisky conducted a series of interviews which contributed to the research paper, "History of Dining Services at JMU," published by Torisky in 2007. It was intended to support exhibits and other events in the celebration of the JMU Centennial in 2008.
Scope and Content
Dining Services at JMU Oral Histories, 2004, comprises audio recordings, transcripts, and research notes related to seven interviews Torisky conducted with individuals regarding their experiences with dining services at James Madison University. Narrators include the Campus Dietition, several JMU alumnae, the Director of Vending Services, the former Controller of Dining Services, and a faculty member of the Health Science Department. They recall various dining services facilities, including "D-Hall" and PC Dukes, experiences with vendors such as Aramark and Marriott, and memories of eating experiences on campus. The materials also include a digital copy of the research paper, "History of Dining Services at James Madison University," authored by Torisky in 2007.
Arrangement
Interviews are arranged alphabetically by last name.
Related Materials
Torisky, Danielle M. "History of Dining Services at James Madison University," 2007.
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History of Dining Services at James Madison University, Danielle M. Torsky, PhD, RD, Health Sciences Department, Dietetics Program/repositories/4/archival_objects/22737July 2007SA0036-SET-001JMU Dining Services Surveys, 200436-1/repositories/4/archival_objects/2271111Michele Cavoto interviewed by Danielle Torisky36-2/repositories/4/archival_objects/22712Cavoto, MicheleTorisky, Danielle2004 November 15SA0036-SET-001Access RestrictionsTranscript is open for research. Audio is restricted pending processing.
Transcript and supporting documents/repositories/4/archival_objects/2271312Jane Doe interviewed by Danielle Torisky36-3/repositories/4/archival_objects/22716Torisky, Danielle2005 August 23SA0036-SET-001Conditions Governing AccessTranscript is open for research. The name of the narrator was changed by Torisky, at the request of the narrator. No audio.
Transcript/repositories/4/archival_objects/2498913Leigh Ann and Melissa Hallowell interviewed by Danielle Torisky36-4/repositories/4/archival_objects/22717Hallowell, Leigh AnnHallowell, MelissaTorisky, Danielle2004 October 22SA0036-SET-001Conditions Governing AccessTranscript is open for research. Audio restricted pending processing.
Transcript and supporting documents/repositories/4/archival_objects/2271814Dolly Lawson interviewed by Danielle Torisky36-5/repositories/4/archival_objects/22721Lawson, DollyTorisky, Danielle2004 September 15SA0036-SET-001Conditions Governing AccessTranscript is open for research. Audio restricted pending processing.
Transcript and supporting documents/repositories/4/archival_objects/2272215Linda Leffel interviewed by Danielle Torisky36-6/repositories/4/archival_objects/22725Leffel, LindaTorisky, Danielle2004 June 8SA0036-SET-001Access RestrictionsTranscript is open for research. Audio restricted pending processing.
Transcript and supporting documents/repositories/4/archival_objects/2272616Horace T. Moody interviewed by Danielle Torisky36-7/repositories/4/archival_objects/22729Moody, Horace T., III (Horace True)Torisky, Danielle2004 November 19SA0036-SET-001Access RestrictionsTranscript is open for research. Audio is restricted pending processing.
Transcript and supporting documents/repositories/4/archival_objects/2273017Maria T. (Terry) Wessel interviewed by Danielle Torisky36-8/repositories/4/archival_objects/22733Wessel, TerryTorisky, Danielle2005 August 23SA0036-SET-001Access RestrictionsTranscript is open for research. Audio is restricted pending processing.
Transcript and supporting documents/repositories/4/archival_objects/2273418