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Sarah Roth-Mullet
Repository
James Madison University Libraries Special Collections
Identification
SdArch 36
Title
Dining services at JMU oral histories 2004
Quantity
0.5 cubic feet, 8 folders, 8 audiocassettes, 1 cd
source
Torisky, Danielle
Language
English
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Abstract
Dining Services at JMU Oral Histories, 2004, comprises audio recordings, transcripts, and research notes related to seven
interviews conducted by Danielle Torisky with individuals regarding their experiences with dining services at James Madison
University.
Rights assessment is the responsibility of the researcher. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library Reference
Desk (library-special@jmu.edu).
Access Restrictions
Access to oral histories is governed by agreements with the narrators. Collection is open to research within the Special Collections
Reading Room. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Please contact
Research Services staff before visiting the James Madison University Special Collections Library to use this collection.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], [box #, folder #], Dining Services at JMU Oral Histories, 2004, SdArch 36, Special Collections,
Carrier Library, James Madison University.
Acquisition Information
Materials were donated by Danielle Torisky on October 9, 2007.
Processing Information
Interviews were recorded by Torisky on 4 audiocassettes, and subsequently, duplicate audiocassettes were made.
Dr. Danielle Torisky is an Associate Professor in the Dietetics Program at James Madison University. In 2003 she was the recipient
of a Burruss Grant, awarded by James Madison University Libraries to research the history of JMU's Dining Services from 1908-2004.
Torisky conducted a series of interviews which contributed to the research paper, "History of Dining Services at JMU," published
by Torisky in 2007. It was intended to support exhibits and other events in the celebration of the JMU Centennial in 2008.
Dining Services at JMU Oral Histories, 2004, comprises audio recordings, transcripts, and research notes related to seven
interviews Torisky conducted with individuals regarding their experiences with dining services at James Madison University.
Narrators include the Campus Dietition, several JMU alumnae, the Director of Vending Services, the former Controller of Dining
Services, and a faculty member of the Health Science Department. They recall various dining services facilities, including
"D-Hall" and PC Dukes, experiences with vendors such as Aramark and Marriott, and memories of eating experiences on campus.
The materials also include a digital copy of the research paper, "History of Dining Services at James Madison University,"
authored by Torisky in 2007.
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