The seven novels of North Carolina writer Bernice Kelly Harris (1894--1973) were published to international acclaim in the 1940s, and her plays were produced on television in the 1950s. Yet, despite her success at midlife, she spent her last years struggling to make ends meet and was virtually unknown by the time of her death. In this compelling biography -- the first full-scale life of Harris since 1955 and the first to utilize unpublished autobiographical writings and confidential letters -- Valerie Raleigh Yow brings Harris back into the spotlight, revealing an extraordinary woman who...
The seven novels of North Carolina writer Bernice Kelly Harris (1894--1973) were published to international acclaim in the 1940s, and her plays wer...
Recording Oral History, now available in its third edition, provides a comprehensive guide to oral history for researchers and students in diverse fields including history, sociology, anthropology, education, psychology, social work, and ethnographic methods. Writing in a clear, accessible style, Valerie Yow builds on the foundations laid in prior editions of her widely used and highly regarded text to tackle not just the practicalities of interviewing but also the varied ethical, legal, and philosophical questions that can arise. The text--now twelve chapters--allows for dedicated discussion...
Recording Oral History, now available in its third edition, provides a comprehensive guide to oral history for researchers and students in diverse fie...