Shaker, Sallama interview by Park, Hye Ok, Spring 2017

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4, Item: 1

Identifier: 1.1

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Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

The CGU History 304/Introduction to Oral History Methodology course trains graduate students in both the theoretical and practical aspects of conducting oral histories. For Spring 2017, the theme for the course was “Women of Claremont.” Students interviewed a wide range of women with various connections to the town of Claremont, California, including artists, academics, and activists.

All abstracts were written by the interviewer.

Dates

Creation: Spring 2017

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Languages represented in the collection: English.

Access

Collection open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.8 Linear Feet (2 document boxes)

Additional Description

Abstract

The interview with my interviewee was conducted, following a list of questions which had been prepared and shared with the interviewee in advance. The questions ranged in themes 1) on childhood and early education in Egypt, 2) on women's rights in Muslim faith, 3) on Being an Academic Scholar, Educator, and Peace Activist, 4) on women's role in Arab Uprisings and the effects of the uprisings on women, and 5) on how to keep a balance between public and family lives. These themes and conversion pieces are marked in different colors underneath the thematic headings in this complete transcript, including the appropriate time stamps.

Note

Materials relating to Park's interview with Dr. Sallama Shaker, which was conducted as part of the History 304 "Women of Claremont" oral history project. Included are a transcipt of the interview, topic outline and abstract of same, associated permission forms, and a photograph of Dr. Shaker.