Enid H. Galler interviews collection, 1976-2007 (majority within 1987-2007)

Summary

Creator:

Galler, Enid H.

Abstract:

Enid H. Galler, owner and founder of Voice Treasures, conducted and recorded oral histories of local Ann Arbor persons, primarily faculty members of the University of Michigan. This collection contains audiocassettes and digital materials of recordings, including interviews and talks, done by Galler as well as supplemental materials including transcripts.

Extent:

5 linear feet
1.3 TB (online)

Language:

English

Call Number:

2014164 Aa 2

Authors:

Finding aid created by Alexa Hagen and Tricia Chua, in June 2016

Background

Scope and Content:

The Galler papers date from 1987 through 2007. They are arranged by project and/ or school. Within each series, materials are arranged alphabetically by name of the interviewee. Materials for interviewees may include Interviews, Transcripts, and/or Supplemental materials. Interviews are the audio recordings of the interviews themselves, and may consist of several audiocassettes or digital materials. Transcript folders include typed transcripts of interviews and may also include an index of subjects discussed during the interview. Supplemental materials folders may contain correspondence, notes, interview questions, newspaper clippings, pictures, and other miscellaneous materials related to the interview.

Biographical / Historical:

Enid H. Galler was born Enid Louise Harris in Chicago, Illinois on August 22, 1927. In 1947, Galler graduated from the University of Chicago, with a degree in Social Studies. It was at the University of Chicago that she met her future husband, Bernard A. Galler. The family moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1955 when Mr. Galler was offered a position in the Mathematics Department at the University of Michigan. In 1987, Enid Galler started a local company called Voice Treasures that specialized in recording oral histories. Through her work she conducted and recorded oral histories of faculty members and administrators of the University of Michigan, as well as Ann Arbor residents.

Acquisition Information:

Donated by Enid Galler (donor no. 8437 ) in January and February, 2013

Processing information:

In preparing digital material for long-term preservation and access, the Bentley Historical Library adheres to professional best practices and standards to ensure that content will retain its authenticity and integrity. For more information on procedures for the ingest and processing of digital materials, please see Bentley Historical Library Digital Processing Note. Access to digital material may be provided either as a direct link to an individual file or as a downloadable package of files bundled in a zip file.

Arrangement:

Collection arranged in 6 series: Additional Interviews (1985-2002), Center for the History of Medicine (1987-1989, 2003-2007), History and Traditions of the University Committee (1991-2004), Law School Oral History Interviews (1988-2002), Michigan League Oral Histories (1999-2001), and School of Business Administration Oral History Interviews (1976, 1990-2002).

Accruals:

No further additions to the records are expected.

Rules or Conventions:

Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Related

Additional Descriptive Data:

Related Material

Researchers should note that Bentley Historical Library holds the following related materials:

Center for the History of Medicine (University of Michigan) oral history interviews, 2002-2007 and 2011

College of Engineering (University of Michigan) oral history interviews, 2003

Friends of the Michigan League

History and Traditions of the University Committee (University of Michigan) interviews, 1991-2004

Law School oral history interviews

Subjects

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Formats:

Digital file formats.
Interviews.
Oral histories (document genres).
Sound recordings.

Names:

University of Michigan -- Faculty.
University of Michigan -- History.
University of Michigan. History and Traditions of the University Committee.
Universtiy of Michigan. Law School.
University of Michigan. School of Business Administration.
Voice Treasures.