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Title
Laurie Dwire Oral History Interview
Description
Dwire talks extensively about her childhood and her parents’ alcohol addiction. She explains how much of her childhood was spent taking care of her younger siblings in a disorganized--and often chaotic--house. Dwire also recalls how the Irish Catholic Church failed to support her parents with their alcoholism, though it was such a big part of her family’s life. Dwire discusses her college experience of studying dramatic arts while working in food services and sometimes taking care of younger siblings. She also shares her experiences working as a manager in food service and how it took her to the University of Hawaii and later the University of Hawaii, Hilo. She then discusses her move back to the mainland and how she ended up living in Corvallis. Dwire also describes her current non-traditional family in depth. She explains how after her childhood, Dwire never considered having children and as a result, did not get married until she was in her fifties.
Dwire then discusses her career at OSU as the Dining Operations Manager at Marketplace West. Her daily responsibilities and support she receives from her college are mentioned. She illustrates her interests outside of work, which include theater and politics. Dwire then shares her general experiences as a woman in the food industry as well as her personal experiences with harassment and discrimination. She finally covers her personal battles with addiction and how she was able to overcome them.
Dwire then discusses her career at OSU as the Dining Operations Manager at Marketplace West. Her daily responsibilities and support she receives from her college are mentioned. She illustrates her interests outside of work, which include theater and politics. Dwire then shares her general experiences as a woman in the food industry as well as her personal experiences with harassment and discrimination. She finally covers her personal battles with addiction and how she was able to overcome them.
Creator
Laurie Dwire
Source
Voices of Oregon State University Oral History Collection (OH 09)
Publisher
Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Oregon State University Libraries
Date
February 8, 2018
Contributor
Ezmie Trevarrow
Format
Born Digital
Language
English
Type
Oral History
Identifier
oh09-dwire-laurie-20180208
Oral History Item Type Metadata
Interviewer
Ezmie Trevarrow
Interviewee
Laurie Dwire
Location
Valley Library, Oregon State University
Original Format
Born Digital
Duration
1:30:04
OHMS Object
Interview Format
video