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MGC Oral and Written History Projects

Stories of those athletes of yesteryear who bowled in substandard bowling alleys, who were not allowed to compete in certain cities, and even some who…

Long-time Edgerton, Missouri residents share stories of growing up in small-town Edgerton, Missouri in the 1900s.

This collection includes oral histories and digital content representing the history of Mid-Continent Public Library.

Alpha Kappa Alpha was founded on the campus of Howard University, in 1908 and became America's first Greek-letter organization established by African…

During World War II many women went to work in shipyards, munitions factories, and many other types of jobs replacing men who were at war. The…

In celebration of our nation's veterans during the Mid-Continent Public Library's 2016 Veteran's Salute Event, we spoke with a variety of military…

Browse all of the digital oral history archives of the Midwest Genealogy Center.