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 Oral Histories Description An account of the resource Oral histories from the NAHA archival collection. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. 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 2019/008 Audio 51A Title A name given to the resource William Murat interview, 1995 September 26 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1995 September 26 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Joranger, Terje Mikael Hasle Lovoll, Odd S., 1934- Murat, William Extent The size or duration of the resource. 00:32:39 Language A language of the resource English Subject The topic of the resource Politics Democrat Religion Lutheranism Food Culture Wisconsin Norway Norwegian-American Stevens Point Madison Law Education Lawyer Law school Judge Public service Welfare Teenage pregnancy Reproductive rights Abstinence Incarceration Abortion Right to Know Act Disability Ethnicity Race Separatist movements Family Values Heritage Childhood Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource WAV MP3 PDF/A Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral History Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. NAHA 2019/008 Description An account of the resource <div class="element-text">In this series of interviews by Odd Lovoll for his books “The Promise of America: History of the Norwegian-American People” and “The Promise Fulfilled: A Portrait of Norwegian Americans Today,” Odd Lovoll interviews William Murat, a Wisconsin State Representative. William talks about his childhood in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, the Norwegian foods he had growing up, and his family history and genealogy. He details his educational and political background, which led to his position as a Representative, as well as his religion and how that influences his political views. William gives his views on political issues such as the carceral system, teenage sex education, and welfare, as well as abortion, before talking about his thoughts on Norwegian-American portrayal and symbolism.<br /><br /><strong>This item is currently restricted.</strong></div> <div class="element-text"> <p><b>Murat, William (1957-)</b></p> <span>William Murat</span><span> was born December 4th, 1957, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, to Rose and James Murat. He grew up in Stevens Point with two older brothers. William earned an undergraduate degree in history at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, a degree in law from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and an MBA from Columbia University. He served as District Attorney back in Wisconsin for several years, and in 1994 was elected to be a Wisconsin State Representative.</span></div>