1 50 1 https://oralhistory.eku.edu/files/original/4bfe2689a8a5d3c2500ad3a916cbdad5.mp3 fe7812c3af44ce13cd4f4758e4a4c325 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/. Description An account of the resource Prominent Kentucky historians discuss their personal histories and careers and the forces which led them to the profession. They explain how the study of history has changed over the years. The prominent historians also comment extensively on the ways that their own approaches developed and how they changed through the years of practicing their craft. Title A name given to the resource Kentucky Historians Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Ellis, William E. Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. Ramage, James A. Location The location of the interview. Cold Springs, KY Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 1:02:53 Abstract Author Matthew Peters 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/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2003oh276 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8/11/2000 Description An account of the resource This interview, from the year 2000, covers the life and career of Dr. James A. Ramage, a notable professor of American history at Northern Kentucky University. Dr. Ramage recounts several stories from his early life and explains how he entered the historical field. In particular, he provides a detailed narrative of his education and academic experiences at Murray State University and the University of Kentucky. Dr. Ramage also discusses his primary research interest of pioneer merchants on the frontier, and he talks at length about his dissertation on the famous Kentucky merchant John Wesley Hunt. Dr. Ramage then talks about his entry into the history profession, the job outlook of historical teaching when he started in 1972 as compared to the profession as it is situated in the 20th century. A thorough discussion on teaching and researching history can also be found in the interview. As a professor of history at NKU, Dr. Ramage reflects on the difficulties of the history profession for the individual who chooses this path, such as the challenge of balancing teaching duties with researching and writing monographs (in addition to a crowded job market). Dr. Ramage also addresses institutional challenges such as funding. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Contact <a href="mailto:archives.library@eku.edu">Special Collections and Archives</a>, Crabbe Library, Eastern Kentucky University for reproductions, rights and permission to publish. Title A name given to the resource Interview with James A. Ramage education Frank Steely General Morgan Hunt John Hunt Morgan John Wesley Hunt military military service Reedland High School teaching U.S. History