Hassan Rohani’s Memoir reprinted

The first volume of Hassan Rohani’s Memoir: Islamic Revolution (1962-1979) has been reprinted by the Islamic Revolution Document Center in Iran. IBNA: According to the public relations office of the Islamic Revolution Document Center, the book is reprinted as a move to introduce the works and background of president-elect Hassan Rohani to the public. “Despite the growth and expansion of written culture and technological advances accessible to religious missionaries, oral culture of preaching and directly talking to public audiences are still valuable tools for religious preachers to communicate with the public to transfer their religious messages,” reads a part of the book.

Farmanfarmaian: oral history of Iran’s contemporary architecture

Abdol Aziz Farmanfarmaian, Iranian architect, offspring of Persian nobleman Abdol Hossein Mirza Farmanfarma and a member of the Qajar dynasty of Iran, passed away in Spain on June 21. IBNA: Abdol Aziz Farmanfarmaian passed away on Friday, June 21, in Palma, Spain. He was 93. The noted architecture was laid to rest today in Montparnasse Cemetery, Paris. He can be called the oral history of Iran’s contemporary architecture, chairman of the Iranian Society of Architecture Luminaries Alireza Qhahari said.

Complete biography of martyr Chamran to be released

The complete biography of martyr Mostafa Chamran, penned by his brother Mahdi Chamran, will be published by Martyr Chamran Foundation. He was martyred due to an explosion of Iraqi mortar in the battle field on June 21, 1981. IBNA: Written by his brother Mahdi Chamran, the complete biography of martyr Mostafa Chamran will be released by Martyr Chamran Foundation, the center’s executive manager Kazem Zebarjeddi said.

Archives adds oral history to digital collection

Interested in learning about Nazi activity in Buffalo during World War II? How about early 20th century arthritis research? Or maybe the education philosophy of the man who oversaw the Buffalo Public Schools from 1957-75? If so, you’ll want to check out “University Archives Oral History Collection, 1968-93,”* the latest addition to UB Libraries’ Digital Collections. The collection contains more than 40 interviews with members of the UB community, including administrators, alumni, faculty, staff and UB Council members.

East Berliners share local Cold War history

The town will be included in an upcoming exhibit 'Berlins - Made in the U.S.A' The name East Berlin is what caught the museum director's attention, but the lore he found there is what held it. When locals heard Rudy Lentz, the executive director of the German American Heritage Museum in Washington D.C., was hoping to collect some oral history at East Berlin's Red Men's Hall on Wednesday, a small group gathered and happily obliged. They offered personal stories to Lentz's collection, regaling him with memories of presidential adviser and diplomat George F. Kennan, East Berlin's most famous resident.

Why Students Should Stop Interviewing Vietnam Veterans

It’s that time of the year: Hi, my name is Emily and I’m supposed to interview a Vietnam veteran for my AP history class. Hello, I’m Chris and my senior project is on the Vietnam War. Do you know any veterans I could talk to? Dear Veterans, I’m studying the Vietnam War and I would like to know how you were treated when you came home. Could I ask you some questions? Thank you for your service, Jason. Sometimes the inquiries arrive through the listservs of veterans’ organizations; others find their way to me more directly.

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