1 10 2 https://digital.mobilepubliclibrary.org/files/original/fb9147e04c301f72888f50289d07216f.png d299aab7f0c59e11f351e28f4713eb6f https://digital.mobilepubliclibrary.org/files/original/dbc4e2079df02126a37d0e6713279694.mp4 43da5aa1e89cb252b7ac97822e5f759a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Conversations About Mobile, with Eugene Walter Subject The topic of the resource oral history Description An account of the resource Oral history interviews of Eugene Ferdinand Walter, native Mobilian, poet, actor, screenwriter, cryptographer, gourmet chef, etc., known as Mobile's Renaissance Man. These interviews were part of a series of oral histories titled "Conversations About Mobile," conducted by Jeanette Keyser Maygarden for Mobile Public Library, Local History & Genealogy Division, in the early 1990s. Originally in VHS format, the full series has since been converted to DVD and mp4, and is available for viewing at the Local History & Genealogy library. In these recordings, Eugene discusses his 73 years of artistic endeavors and pursuit of knowledge. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jeanette Keyser Maygarden Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Conversations About Mobile Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Mobile Public Library, Local History & Genealogy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1994 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Eugene Walter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This file may be freely used for educational and research purposes as long as it is not altered in any way. No commercial reproduction or distribution of this file is permitted without written permission from this institution. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource mp4 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource oral history Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Conversations-Mobile-Walter-1994 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview Jeanette Keyser Maygarden Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed Eugene Walter Location The location of the interview 161 Grand Blvd, Mobile, Alabama. 36607 Eugene Walter's home Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound Summary typed up, presumably by Jeanette Maygarden: Discusses his various first and middle names His first book was published in 1946 He was thirteen years old when he did his first art exhibit He was born in 1921 During his formative years he wrote and drew He did children's theatre, designed costumes and scenery He discusses the advantages of growing up in a three generation household During his sophomore year at Murphy he wrote a column for the Murphy newspaper He had trouble graduating from high school, he lacked some credits He has never seen a football game, never wore jeans, and has never marched in a parade Later he joined the CCC Then he took a job as an usher at the Saenger During World War II, he served in the US Corp of Engineers Went to Alaska for two years After the war he came back to Mobile, then to New York to a bookstore Worked at the New York Public Library To Europe to Paris to study for five years Wrote for the Paris Review He finished his second novel in Paris, "Untidy Pilgrim" Spent 25 years in Rome He acted in over 200 films Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data VHS Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 59 min. Bit Rate/Frequency Rate at which bits are transferred (i.e. 96 kbit/s would be FM quality audio) 901 kbps Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Eugene Walter, pt. 1 Subject The topic of the resource oral history Description An account of the resource Part 1 of Eugene Walter's Conversations About Mobile oral history interview, in which he discusses his early life and travels in Europe. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jeanette Keyser Maygarden Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Conversations About Mobile Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Mobile Public Library, Local History & Genealogy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June 2, 1994 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Eugene Walter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This file may be freely used for educational and research purposes as long as it is not altered in any way. No commercial reproduction or distribution of this file is permitted without written permission from this institution. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource mp4 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource oral history Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Conversations-Walter-Part-1 art costume Eugene Walter Europe theater https://digital.mobilepubliclibrary.org/files/original/499fbf41c81b17aa2deac817de1f28aa.png ddee4217a12bb4a0cce421f15e14ab87 https://digital.mobilepubliclibrary.org/files/original/e420962c119a16304de8933116dc3d32.mp4 633ae8b468695e3e164166d1999ae3a3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Conversations About Mobile, with Eugene Walter Subject The topic of the resource oral history Description An account of the resource Oral history interviews of Eugene Ferdinand Walter, native Mobilian, poet, actor, screenwriter, cryptographer, gourmet chef, etc., known as Mobile's Renaissance Man. These interviews were part of a series of oral histories titled "Conversations About Mobile," conducted by Jeanette Keyser Maygarden for Mobile Public Library, Local History & Genealogy Division, in the early 1990s. Originally in VHS format, the full series has since been converted to DVD and mp4, and is available for viewing at the Local History & Genealogy library. In these recordings, Eugene discusses his 73 years of artistic endeavors and pursuit of knowledge. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jeanette Keyser Maygarden Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Conversations About Mobile Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Mobile Public Library, Local History & Genealogy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1994 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Eugene Walter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This file may be freely used for educational and research purposes as long as it is not altered in any way. No commercial reproduction or distribution of this file is permitted without written permission from this institution. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource mp4 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource oral history Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Conversations-Mobile-Walter-1994 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview Jeanette Keyser Maygarden Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed Eugene Walter Location The location of the interview 161 Grand Blvd, Mobile, Alabama. 36607 Eugene Walter's home Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound Summary typed up, presumably by Jeanette Maygarden: He discusses how he writes his own puppet plays He wrote some music for the movie Romeo and Juliet 1979 he returns to the United States Wrote "Southern Style" cookbook for the Time Life Series For the Azalea City News he did a column on herbs and spices Does some lectures for the Elderhostel Currently translating German plays, poetry, and two novels Great detail on the origin of the word cocktail He is a founder of the Joe Jefferson Players, Mobile Opera, and the founder of the Mobile Chamber Orchestra Tour of his study and the art in it Does commentary on life in Mobile for the radio station WHIL Next project will be a novel about sex in the south Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data VHS Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 56 min. Bit Rate/Frequency Rate at which bits are transferred (i.e. 96 kbit/s would be FM quality audio) 1113 kbps Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Eugene Walter, pt. 2 Subject The topic of the resource oral history Description An account of the resource Part 2 of Eugene Walter's Conversations About Mobile oral history interview, in which he discusses his return to the United States and Mobile. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jeanette Keyser Maygarden Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Conversations About Mobile Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Mobile Public Library, Local History & Genealogy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June 8, 1994 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Eugene Walter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This file may be freely used for educational and research purposes as long as it is not altered in any way. No commercial reproduction or distribution of this file is permitted without written permission from this institution. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource mp4 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource oral history Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Conversations-Walter-Part-2 cookbook Eugene Walter music opera puppetry theater