Berhane Debesai Abraha--Photographs; Refugee; Africa; Eritrea; Logan, Utah; Heidi Williams--Photographs
Berhane Debesai Abraha with his hands are on the microphone. Orange in the right hand corner of the photograph. This photo was taken in the Ray B. West building on Utah State University campus Sunday morning, May 17, 2015.
Berhane Debesai Abraha, 1980-
Williams, Heidi 1989-
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, Cache Valley Refugee Oral History Project, FOLK COLL 58
Digitized by : Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library
Magen Olsen
Reproduction for publication, exhibition, web display or commercial use is only permissible with the consent of the USU Special Collections and Archives, phone (435) 797-2663;
Cache Valley Refugee Oral History Project
An inventory for this collection can be found at : http://nwda.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv67608
Cache Valley Refugee Oral History Project Digital Collection
Photographs;
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Eritrea; Ethiopia; Nevada, United States; Utah, United States;
Hilary Warner-Evans is pressing a button on the recorder. She has a pen in her mouth and a notebook in her hand. This photo was taken in the Ray B. West building on Utah State University campus Sunday morning, May 17, 2015.
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Berhane Debesai Abraha answering a question from Magen Olsen. This photo was taken in the Ray B. West building on Utah State University campus Sunday morning, May 17, 2015.
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Berhane Debesai Abraha looking at the camera. His hands are on the microphone. He is not smiling. This photo was taken in the Ray B. West building on Utah State University campus Sunday morning, May 17, 2015.
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"Overview of the Kunama section of the Shimelba Refugee Camp in Northern Ethiopia." Taken from wikimedia for use in the Eritrean voices exhibit.
John Lavall
Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unsupported
800x600 pixels, jpg
tank, war, independence, eritrea, ethiopia
The Ethiopian military used equipment and vehicles borrowed from the USSR in the war with Eritrea. Much of it has been abandoned, like this tank in northern Eritrea.
David Stanley
Refugees; Eritrea; Logan, UT; Logan Public Library; Kahsay Berhe Gebremedhin-- Photographs; Interviews
Kahsay Berhe Gebremedhin is signing the release form while Berhane Debesai Abraha looks on.
Gebremedhin, Kahsay Berhe, 1971-
Warner-Evans, Hilary, 1994-
Abraha, Berhane Debesai, 1980-
Gross, Susan
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Eritrea; Ethiopia; Frankfurt, Germany; Maryland, United States;
Berhane Debesai Abraha is explaining the release form to Kahsay Berhe Gebremedhin. He is pointing something out on the paper and appears to be talking. Kahsay holds a pen.
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Breaking Down Recording Equipment, End of Interview
Magen Olsen breaking down the mic stand after the interview was finished. Kahsay Berhe Gebremedhin (center) and Berhane Debesai Abraha are also in the picture.
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View of the Room, Wall with paintings and Wall with Clock
Another shot of a room in the Logan Library, with a wall with the paintings and one with a clock. Facing the camera L to R: Kahsay Berhe Gebremedhin and Berhane Debesai Abraha, Backs to the camera L to R: Magen Olsen, Heidi Williams (w/ headphones).
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View of the Room, Wall with Door/Window and Wall with Clock
Another shot of a room in the Logan Library, with a wall with the door/window and one with a clock. Pictured (L to R): Heidi Williams, Magen Olsen, Kahsay Berhe Gebremedhin, Berhane Debesai Abraha.
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Kahsay Berhe Gebremedhin and Berhane Debesai Abraha are pictured. It appears that Berhane is talking, probably translating something Kahsay said, as Kahsay sits quietly. Magen Olsen's hand can be seen holding a pen.
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The Interview, Kahsay in the Middle, Berhane and Magen in Profile
Kahsay Berhe Gebremedhin sits in the center of the picture. He doesn't appear to be talking but from the way Magen Olsen and Berhane Debesai Abraha are looking at him, it appears he may have recently finished or is about to start. The last two are in profile. ; 0
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View of the Room, Wall with Door/Window and Wall with Whiteboard
This is a meeting room in the Logan Library. Walls pictured have a door/whiteboard and one with a door/window, through which books are visible. The picture has (from L to R) Heidi Williams, Magen Olsen, Kahsay Berhe Gebremedhin, and Berhane Debesai Abraha (back).
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Interview with Kahsay Berhe Gebremedhin, Paintings in Background
Kahsay Berhe Gebremedhin is speaking during the interview while Magen Olsen and Berhane Debesai Abraha watch him attentively. There are a couple paintings in the background.
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Portrait of Kahsay Berhe Gebremedhin, Further Away
Kahsay Berhe Gebremedhin (interviewee) sits at the interview while someone else is talking. This photo is slightly zoomed out compared to the first one.
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Berhane Reading and Explaining Consent Form
Berhane Debesai Abraha (translator) explains the consent form to Kahsay Berhe Gebremedhin. They are in one of the meeting rooms at the Logan Public library. Magen Olsen (interviewer) can be seen partially on the side.
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Kahsay and Berhane During the Interview, Shot Taken from Directly behind Magen
This picture was taken from directly behind Magen Olsen. Kahsay Berhe Gebremedhin has his arms folded. Neither man looks like they're speaking.
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Portrait of Kahsay Berhe Gebremedhin, Close up
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Map of Burma
A map showing the location and shape of Burma.
Ya He Ma and Har Be Bar filling out post-interview paperwork as Cami looks on. Deanna is packing up the recording equipment. Maung Maung is perched on the arm of the family's couch, staring at the camera. Also visible is the mat everyone sat on, a feature of these homes.
Ya He Ma, 197-2; Ka Ma Din, 1973-;
Giles, David, 1986-;
Har Be Bar, 1996-;
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, Cache Valley Refugee Oral History Project, FOLK COLL 63
Dilg, Cami, 1986-;
An inventory for this collection can be found at : http://nwda.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv67613
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Burma; Thailand;
A family portrait, featuring, from left to right: Har Be Bar, Ka Ma Din, Maung Maung, Ya He Ma. The subjects are standing against the poster wall from photo 002.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, Cache Valley Refugee Oral History Project, FOLK COLL 66
An inventory for this collection can be found at : http://nwda.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv67616
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Maung Maung perched on the arm of the family's sofa. Also visible is a close-up of one of the posters from photo #002 and the play hut he was playing with during Har Be Bar's interview.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, Cache Valley Refugee Oral History Project, FOLK COLL 64
An inventory for this collection can be found at : http://nwda.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv67614
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A portrait of Cami Dilg. Also visible are some of the home's furnishings, including the TV with attached webcam, the family's fish tank, and some of the posters on the back wall.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, Cache Valley Refugee Oral History Project, FOLK COLL 65
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Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, Cache Valley Refugee Oral History Project, FOLK COLL 62
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A wall with several colorful posters. The two larger posters are of idealized, Western-style homes, while the three smaller ones are Islamic-themed: two are of the Great Mosque of Mecca, while the third shows several verses of the Qur'an.
Ya He Ma, 1972-; Ka Ma Din, 1973-;
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, Cache Valley Refugee Oral History Project, FOLK COLL 59
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Shoe rack by the door of the apartment. Rack holds a few dozen pairs of shoes, neatly organized. Also shown are the family's fish tank, as well as a few more posters, these ones depicting fruit.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, Cache Valley Refugee Oral History Project, FOLK COLL 61
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A close-up shot of one of the posters in photo 002, one of the idealized homes. Poster includes a two-story home, two cars (including a red sports car) and a number of birds (including geese in the pond).
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, Cache Valley Refugee Oral History Project, FOLK COLL 60
An inventory for this collection can be found at : http://nwda.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv67610
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Kitchen shelving, showing the attractive way in which the dishes are stacked. This same pattern appeared in several homes.
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Poster of dress patterns Khin Mar Cho sews
Burmese Muslim; Refugee; Sewing;
Very colorful dress poster of all the different patterns of dresses Khin Mar Cho sews for customers to supplement the family income.
Kaung Lay, 1967-;
Allred, Deanna, 1965-;
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, Cache Valley Refugee Oral History Project, FOLK COLL 72
An inventory for this collection can be found at : http://nwda.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv67622
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The employee of the month certificate presented to Kaung Lay
Burmese Muslim; Refugee; Employment certificate;
The certificate presented to Kaung Lay in the previous picture. They spell his name Kaung Lay and it was presented in August, 2009.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, Cache Valley Refugee Oral History Project, FOLK COLL 71
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Kaung Lay holding an employee of the month certificate from JBS Miller meat processing
Burmese Muslim; Refugee; Employment;
Kaung Lay holding an employee of the month certificate from JBS Miller meat processing. He is standing in his living room in Logan Utah wearing a blue shirt. In the picture, a person from JBS is presenting Kaw Lay with the certificate.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, Cache Valley Refugee Oral History Project, FOLK COLL 70
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Burmese Muslim; Refugee;
Black and White photo hanging in Kaung Lay's living room.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, Cache Valley Refugee Oral History Project, FOLK COLL 69
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Khin Mar Cho holding a black and white blouse she sewed
Khin Mar Cho holding a black and white blouse she sewed. It is the companion to the black and white skirt in the other photo.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, Cache Valley Refugee Oral History Project, FOLK COLL 68
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Khin Mar Cho holding a Black and White skirt she sewed
Khin Mar Cho holding a black and white skirt she sewed. The photo makes the skirt look a little yellow.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, Cache Valley Refugee Oral History Project, FOLK COLL 67
An inventory for this collection can be found at : http://nwda.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv67617
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Khin Mar Cho holding a pink and white blouse she sewed
Khin Mar Cho holding a pink and white blouse she made. A companion to the skirt in the other photo.
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Khin Mar Cho holding a pink and white polka dot skirt she made with embroidery
Khin Mar Cho holding a pink and white polka dot skirt she made with embroidery on the hem.
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Khin Mar Cho Holding Black and White Dress
Khin Mar Cho holding a black and white dress she sewed.
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Khin Mar Cho Holding a yellow dress she sewed.
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Burmese Muslim; Family; Refugee; Friends;
Sean and Har Be Bar in Sean's living room. The photo is blurry, but they are smiling.
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Kaung Lay with his wife, Khin Mar Cho and their granddaughter, Thuza
Burmese Muslim; Family; Refugee
Kaung Lay, Khin Mar Cho and Thuza in their living room. Kaw Lay is holding a paper.
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Kaw Lay and his family. Khin Mar Cho (wife) Ma se Ma (daughter) Sean (son), Thuza (granddaughter)
Kaw Lay's family is in the firont room. Kaw Lay is on the left with his hand on Thuza's shoulder. Khin Mar Cho is next to him wewaring a white shirtand blue/green jacket. Their daugher, Ma Se Ma is next to her wearing a green shirt and Sean, (son) is on the right wearing a dark jacket. There is laundry hanging behind the family picture.
Kaw Lay, 1967-;
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Refugee; Burmese Muslim;
Kaw Lay is sitting on the floor. He is wearing purple skirt and a grey button down top. He isn't smiling. The carpet is tan. Behind him are his wife's sewing storage boxes.
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Har Be Bar displays traditional Burmese shoe, May 17, 2015
These are traditional Burmese shoes. In this case, Har Be Bar wears these shoes after Ka Sin's wife, Sar Ge Dar, accidentally leaves the apartment with Har Be Bar's shoes. It is common for someone to simply slip on any shoes that are left by the front door to go outside. Har Be Bar says this happens all the time. The Burmese shoes are beautiful. These are made of black velvet on the entire surface, even the sole of the shoe. The shoe is embroidered and adorned with gemstones.
Ka Sin, 1967-;
Har Be Bar, 1995-;
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Burma; Thailand; Salt Lake City, Utah; Logan, Utah; Cache Valley, Utah
Har Be Bar wears Pan Phue's traditional Burmese shoes after Ka Sin's wife, Sar Ge Dar, accidentally leaves the apartment with Har Be Bar's shoes, May 17, 2015
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South portion of Ka Sin's front room, May 17, 2015 (2 of 2)
You can see in this photograph the south portion of Ka Sin's front room. It is furnished with two tables and a couple chairs (you can also see part of the sofa on the west side of the room). There is a Television, DVD and VHS player, a Nintendo 64, Video games and DVDs, the complete set of Harry Potter books (Zat No's), board games, some sweets in a box, a backpack, a computer with webcam (a feature in every Burmese Muslim home, likely for communication with relatives and friends, etc., and a face clock and a framed image )perhaps religious) above the face clock. There are two windows in the front room, thus there is more light in the room. There are potted plants. There are also a couple potted plants on this side of the room. This comes close to looking like a ""typical"" American home.
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East wall of Ka Sin's front room, May 17, 2015
On the east wall of the front room you can see a map of the United States, a map of Utah, a poster of the Utah State University men's basketball team, and a Utah State University women's basketball team (signed by the players). There are also some certificates, papers, and photographs.
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South portion of Ka Sin's front room, May 17, 2015 (1 of 2)
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Ka Sin talking with translator Har Be Bar while interviewers pack away equipment, May 17, 2015
Ka Sin's interview concludes for the Voices: Refugees In Cache Valley field school project. Also present are Deanna Allred (interviewer), David Giles (recordist), Har Be Bar (translator), Ka Sin's daugher Pan Phu wearing htamein, and Ka Sin's youngest son Zat No. Har Be Bar is visiting with Zat No in this photograph, while Ka Sin and Pan Phu listen; the interviewer and recordist are packing up the recording equipment. On the east wall of the front room you can see a map of the United States, a map of Utah, a poster of the Utah State University men's basketball team, and a Utah State University women's basketball team (signed by the players). There are also some certificates, papers, and photographs. You can also see part of the south side of the front room. It is furnished with a Television, DVD and VHS player, a Nintendo 64, Video games and DVDs, the complete set of Harry Potter books (Zat No's), a computer with webcam, and a face clock and framed (perhaps religious) image above the face clock. There are two windows in the front room, one of which is visible here, thus there is more light in the room. There are also a couple potted plants on this side of the room. There is a toy vehicle next to Pan Phue. Visible, too, is the plastic, floral patterned mat that is in every Burmese Muslim home.
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