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Holocaust Survivor Martin Small Uses Art To Remember His Family

Martin Small is the only survivor among 86 family members who lived in Molczadz, a small village in eastern Poland (now in Belarus).

After retiring from a successful business career, Martin began creating artwork as an outlet for the painful memories he carries from the Holocaust.

Click here for a profile of this internationally acclaimed artist, see examples of his work and watch video of him describing the barbarity of his own Holocaust experience.

Clayton03 Dr. Dan Clayton Speaks At Veterans Day Event

The Broomfield Veterans Memorial Museum held it's 5th annual Veterans Day celebration at the Broomfield Civic Auditorium, and Dr. Dan Clayton was the keynote speaker. He addressed the audience about the work he has undertaken with the Center to preserve the memories of war veterans .

Dr. Clayton also moderated a discussion concluding The Broomfield Public Library Foundation's One Book One Broomfield event, which selected Tom Brokaw's "The Greatest Generation" as the book Broomfield residents were to read and reflect on. Among the panelists at that discussion were John kinson, Bob Ball, Paul Murphy, Bob Seeber and Joe Weinmeier, all previous presenters during the Stories From Wartime series the Center For The Study Of War Experience puts on every year.

Robert Goldie Passes Away

It is with great sadness that we learned that Robert Goldie, a frequent presenter in the Stories From Wartime series passed away on Memorial Day. His stories about growing up during the Battle of Britain and the relationships he forged with British and American pilots were always laced with his consummate British wit. He was among our most popular presenters year after year. His passing reminds us of the critical need to get as many stories told, whether in person, on video, audio or through the printed word. Our archive holds many videos documenting his experiences and we are fortunate to have them. The Center extends its deepest sympathies to his family. We will miss him.

Click here for an mp3 audio file of Robert Goldie's final appearance at Stories From Wartime (Runs 26:11)

A video excerpt of his presentation is also available on the Video Page

B-25 Bomber Visits Colorado

The "Pacific Prowler" flown by Jim Terry visited the Denver area in June making several stops while flying tours and also appearring at the Rocky Mountain Regional Fly In at Front Range Airport. See a Quicktime movie of it's stop at the Erie Regional Airport.

Big Band Dance to support the Center a success!

Barney Nolan

Over 300 people turned out in November 2006 to The Center For The Study Of War Experience's annual fundraising event featuring the Eighth Air Force's Barney Nolan and the music of the Dean Bushnell Orchestra. Thanks to all who attended on a night of fun, friendship and dancing. Click here for an excerpt of Barney Nolan's presentation that evening.

Click here for information on Barney Nolan's book "Isaiah's Eagles Rising".

Footlocker Project

The Center's Footlocker Project is under way. Footlockers containing memorabilia and firsthand accounts of war experiences are available for display at Denver area schools. By exposing students to items of historical value, the project seeks to facilitate discussion among students and teachers about the role veterans have played in our nation's history. For more information on this program, contact Professor Dan Clayton.

Rick Crandall Flies on B-17!

June 2006 saw a visit from one of the last flying B-17s in the world, The "Aluminum Overcast". For pictures and video from the event click here.

Congratulations to Rick Crandall as well for his 15th anniversary as host of KEZW's Breakfast Club. A number of his friends from the Center were on hand for the on-air celebration June 16th at the Wellshire Inn.

No Way Out

Susan Shear's No Way Out program details her family's struggle to escape Germany before the Holocaust through over 500 saved letters across three continents. Their story is now told through dramatic readings and includes a lesson guide for teachers designed to use the correspondence in teaching the Holocaust to students.

CNN Crew Visits Stories From Wartime

On March 29, 2005, a crew from CNN visited the Stories From Wartime class to videotape Vivien Spitz presenting an account of her service as a court reporter at the Nuremberg War Crimes Trials of Nazi doctors. The CNN feature aired during Newsnight With Aaron Brown, in late April and included excerpts of her presentation at Regis. For more detail's on Vivien Spitz's book "Doctors From Hell" visit the Books Page.

Vivien Spitz talks with Rick Crandall while being taped by CNN cameraman during the March 29th Stories From Wartime program.

The 60th Anniversary of D-Day In Normandy

Rick Crandall, the CSWE's Nathan Matlock, veteran Phil Antonelli and his wife Romana attended the 60th Anniversary of D-Day in Normandy. Rick did a live broadcast from the beaches of Normandy that aired Sunday June 6. Phil Antonelli attended the commemoration festivities and provides a visual record of the event.

Click here to see pictures from the trip

Major General Mason C.Whitney, Adjutant General of the Colorado Air National Guard with Professor Dan Clayton

Center For The Study Of War Experience Launch Event

The Center formally launched its activities in November 2004 with a presentation of "The War Experience" and a memorabilia exhibit at the Dayton Memorial Library on the Denver campus.

The Center announced that its archives would move into permanent space in Regis' Main Hall Room 307 in 2005. It also is expanding a fundraising campaign that will lead to an endowment to permanently fund the Center's public and educational programs. The exhibit, created by Nathan Matlock with the assistance of Regis History students, features items from the personal collections of the Center's Advisory Committee. It will be on display in the Library's lobby through December. Be sure to check it out.