| Title |
Parkinson, Taylor OH22_010 |
| Creator |
Weber State University, Stewart Library: Oral History Program. |
| Contributors |
Parkinson, Taylor, Interviewee; Rands, Lorrie, Interviewer; Baird, Raegan, Video Technician |
| Collection Name |
Connecting Weber: History of the Cultural Centers oral history project |
| Description |
Connecting Weber: History of the Cultural Centers oral history project documents the memories and history of the various cultural centers that were open at Weber State University. These centers included the Multicultural Center (later called the Center for Belonging & Cultural Engagement), Women's Center, Native American Cultural Center, Asian American and Pacific Islander Cultural Center, Pan-Asian Cultural Center, Black Cultural Center, and the LGBTQ Resource Center. The centers were closed in July 2024 due to state legislation. |
| Abstract |
The following is an oral history interview with Taylor Parkinson conducted on October 11, 2024 in the Stewart Library with Lorrie Rands. Taylor shares what brought him to Weber State University from his home in Nigeria, and the importance of acceptance and community. He also talks about his feelings regarding the closing of the cultural centers on campus. Raegan Baird, the video technician, is also in the room. |
| Subject |
Weber State University; Utah--Religious life and culture; Cultural awareness; Multiculutalism |
| Digital Publisher |
Special Collections & University Archives, Stewart Library, Weber State University. |
| Date |
2024 |
| Date Digital |
2024 |
| Temporal Coverage |
1999-2024 |
| Medium |
oral histories (literary genre) |
| Spatial Coverage |
Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria; Ogden, Weber County, Utah, United States |
| Type |
Image/StillImage; Text |
| Access Extent |
PDF is 22 pages |
| Conversion Specifications |
Filmed using a Sony HDR-CX430V digital video camera. Sound was recorded with a Sony ECM-AW3(T) bluetooth microphone. Transcribed using Trint transcription Software (Trint.com) |
| Language |
eng |
| Rights |
Materials may be used for non-profit and educational purposes; please credit Special Collections & University Archives, Stewart Library, Weber State University. For further information:  |
| Source |
Parkinson, Taylor OH22_010 Oral Histories; Special Collections & University Archives, Stewart Library, Weber State University. |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| ARK |
ark:/87278/s6bkrqw1 |
| Setname |
wsu_oh |
| ID |
158505 |
| Reference URL |
https://digital.weber.edu/ark:/87278/s6bkrqw1 |
