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Gwami wika (audio)

Description: Recording of Yobin speaker Akhi Yelimi Yobin, who is from Hazolo village. He describes how to make Gwamiyika (a cane sheath for bottles). He describes how much time it takes and what price it is. He also tells how many cane strips are needed for making it.
Date: January 6, 2023
Duration: 4 minutes 46 seconds
Creator: Jothisey Yobin
Partner: UNT College of Information

Chey (Lisu traditional Crossbow) (audio)

Description: Yobin (Lisu) speaker Ticheha Ngwazah explains in detail about 'chey', a traditional Lisu crossbow. He also explains how many types of woods are used for making the 'chey' and what they are called. The crossbow 'chey' was a very important part of traditional Yobin life because it was regarded as the most effective hunting tool.
Date: December 28, 2022
Duration: 10 minutes 18 seconds
Creator: Jothisey Yobin
Partner: UNT College of Information

Pichwe (2) (audio)

Description: Gwazatsu Yobin demonstrates the process of making 'pichu', the rope for carrying the basket 'kathu'.
Date: December 22, 2022
Duration: 59 minutes 20 seconds
Creator: Jothisey Yobin
Partner: UNT College of Information

Pichwe (audio)

Description: Gwazatsu Yobin demonstrates the process of making 'pichu', which is the rope for carrying the basket 'kathu'.
Date: December 22, 2022
Duration: 59 minutes 20 seconds
Creator: Jothisey Yobin
Partner: UNT College of Information

Kathu (audio)

Description: Gwazatsu Yobin, from Shidi village, is making a traditional Yobin basket for carrying wood and shows every step.
Date: December 22, 2022
Duration: 57 minutes 36 seconds
Creator: Jothisey Yobin
Partner: UNT College of Information

Bikhu (wooden shoulder pads) (audio)

Description: Yobin speaker Gwazatsu Yobin explains what kind of wood is good for Bikhu and why such woods are selected for making Bikhu.
Date: December 22, 2022
Duration: 10 minutes 57 seconds
Creator: Jothisey Yobin
Partner: UNT College of Information

Arrow fishing (audio)

Description: Cheyose Yobin explains how the traditional way of fishing is done: with bamboo and a fish hook, using handmade fishing glass. He also describes and shows how it can be made.
Date: December 3, 2022
Duration: 16 minutes 02 seconds
Creator: Jothisey Yobin
Partner: UNT College of Information

Kathu in cardomon field (2) (audio)

Description: Ayou Yobin talks about how kathu is used, how cardamom is dried in the cardamom field, and how cardamom is plucked.
Date: November 26, 2022
Duration: 20 minutes 07 seconds
Creator: Jothisey Yobin
Partner: UNT College of Information

Kathu in cardomon field (audio)

Description: Ayou Yobin talks about how kathu is used, how cardamom is dried in the cardamom field, and how cardamom is plucked.
Date: November 26, 2022
Duration: 20 minutes 21 seconds
Creator: Jothisey Yobin
Partner: UNT College of Information

Shipwe (2) (audio)

Description: There are two Yobin (Lisu) women participants, Ngwamasay Yobin and Adu Tiasa Yobin. Adu is a younger-generation Yobin and wants to learn from Ngwamasay how to make 'shipwe', a traditional reed mat. Ngawamasay is explaining, as well as showing Adu, how to make 'shipwe'.
Date: October 14, 2022
Duration: 19 minutes 02 seconds
Creator: Jothisey Yobin
Partner: UNT College of Information

Shipwe (audio)

Description: There are two Yobin (Lisu) women participants, Ngwamasay Yobin and Adu Tiasa Yobin. Adu is a younger-generation Yobin and wants to learn from Ngwamasay how to make 'shipwe', a traditional reed mat. Ngawamasay is explaining, as well as showing Adu, how to make 'shipwe'.
Date: October 14, 2022
Duration: 21 minutes
Creator: Jothisey Yobin
Partner: UNT College of Information

Lenyo (Lenywe) (audio)

Description: Mr. Yelimi Yobin describes the different types of bamboo crafts he makes. He also explains from where he sources his raw materials to make those crafts.
Date: October 13, 2022
Duration: 4 minutes
Creator: Jothisey Yobin
Partner: UNT College of Information

Natuh (Natwe) (2) (audio)

Description: Yobin (Lisu) speaker Mr. Yelimi Yobin describes how many 'natuh' he has made so far. He also explains how many days it takes to make a 'natuh' and how much can he earn by doing that.
Date: October 13, 2022
Duration: 5 minutes 57 seconds
Creator: Jothisey Yobin
Partner: UNT College of Information

Natuh (Natwe) (audio)

Description: Mr. Yosaha Yobin displays the kinds of bamboo-based crafts he makes and also describes parts of the crafts.
Date: October 9, 2022
Duration: 3 minutes 27 seconds
Creator: Jothisey Yobin
Partner: UNT College of Information

Natuhyah (audio)

Description: The speaker is Mr. Yosaha Yobin, who is showing a bamboo craft in process. He also explains how long it takes to complete one whole thing.
Date: October 9, 2022
Duration: 10 minutes 35 seconds
Creator: Jothisey Yobin
Partner: UNT College of Information

Nakwa (audio)

Description: The speaker, Mr. Tseyosey Yobin, is describing the process of making Nakwa from bamboo. He recounts what kind of bamboo is used for making nakwa, varieties of nakwa, and also from whom he has learned to make it. He also describes the importance of the traditional nakwa.
Date: August 22, 2022
Duration: 4 minutes
Creator: Jothisey Yobin
Partner: UNT College of Information

Natuh (2) (audio)

Description: Yobin (Lisu) speaker Khuyozi Yobin describes the materials and types of materials needed for making 'natuh'. Khuyozi says tells how he learned his skills. In this video he shows the part of finishing 'natuh'.
Date: July 1, 2022
Duration: 10 minutes 03 seconds
Creator: Jothisey Yobin
Partner: UNT College of Information

Natuh (audio)

Description: Yobin (Lisu) speaker Khuyozi Yobin describes the materials and types of materials needed for making 'natuh'. Khuyozi also says how he learned his skills. In this video he shows the part of finishing 'natuh'.
Date: July 1, 2022
Duration: 59 minutes 20 seconds
Creator: Jothisey Yobin
Partner: UNT College of Information
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[Erika Frensley Oral History]

Description: Audio recording of an interview with Erika Frensley as she talks about her journey through joining fandoms as well as attending conventions and becoming a fan fiction writer, reader and publisher. Join Jess Tucker as she explores what led Erika to join a multitude of fandoms and the community within them.
Date: February 25, 2024
Duration: 29 minutes 06 seconds
Creator: Frensley, Erika
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
transcript

[Libby Smith Oral History]

Description: Audio recording of an interview with Libby Smith as she speaks about her entrance into fandoms, starting off with Star Trek. Join Jess Tucker in exploring the beginnings of Libby's experiences in attending and planning conventions and what led her to become a science fiction fan and community member.
Date: February 25, 2024
Duration: 35 minutes 56 seconds
Creator: Smith, Libby
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
transcript

[Ben Yalow Oral History]

Description: Audio recording of an interview with Ben Yalow as he shares his experiences in working for and attending a multitude of conventions in Texas for the past 50 years. Join Jess Tucker in exploring Ben's entrance into conventions and how they have progressed over time.
Date: February 24, 2024
Duration: 50 minutes 15 seconds
Creator: Yalow, Ben
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
transcript

Steve Brooks Oral History

Description: Audio recording of an interview with Steve Brooks as he discusses his career that has included designing work for Dallas-based headshop the Gaspipe, and for outlaw country legend Willie Nelson. Join Justin Lemons in exploring Steve's artistic journey in the field of art advertising.
Date: March 19, 2024
Duration: 1 hour 4 minutes 19 seconds
Creator: Brooks, Steve
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Ian Van Coller Oral History

Description: Audio recording of an interview with Ian Van Coller as he discusses his work, specifically Kilimanjaro: The Last Glacier. Join Dornith as she explores Ian's photography career spanning from his travels to intricate book bindings.
Date: October 6, 2023
Duration: 44 minutes 30 seconds
Creator: Coller, Ian Van & Doherty, Dornith
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Richard Doherty Oral History

Description: Audio recording of an interview with Richard Doherty as he discusses his work and career as a photographer shooting in the Dallas neighborhood of Oak Cliff. Join Dornith as she explores Richard's beginnings in what inspired him as an artist and navigating the art and photography world.
Date: February 28, 2024
Duration: 1 hour 49 minutes 53 seconds
Creator: Doherty, Richard, 1951- & Doherty, Dornith
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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