Columbia Center for Oral History Portal > Reminiscences of Marc Whalen : oral history, 2001-2003.
| Creator: | Whalen, Marc, 1974- | Project: | September 11, 2001 oral history narrative and memory project.
(see all project interviews) | Phys. Desc. : | transcript 93 pages sound recording 1 audio disc (138 min.) : digital ; 3 in. sound recording 1 audiocassette (62 min.) | | Location: | Columbia Center for Oral History | | Full CLIO record >> |
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Scope and ContentsBorn New York, NY; education: B.F.A., School of Visual Arts; 9/11: witnessing fire from subway leaving Queens, response of co-workers in midtown, return to Queens, discussion of media coverage, concern for Muslim Americans, increase in patriotism, concern for America's reputation abroad; post-9/11: death of childhood friend in World Trade Center, discussion of terrorism and preparedness, political views, interest in news, role of artists and artwork in post-9/11 society, contextualization of tragedy in terms of world history; discussion of ground zero rebuilding; recollections of friends' stories of 9/11.
SubjectsAccess ConditionsCopyright by The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, 2007. Permission required to cite, quote, and reproduce. Contact repository for information.
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