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Interview with Robert Biggs for the Oriental Institute Oral History Project

Oriental Institute Oral History Project
Interview with Robert Biggs, Emeritus Professor of Assyriology
Saieh Hall for Economics at the University of Chicago
March 21st, 2017
Hosts: Anne Flannery, Foy Scalf, John Wee
Audio, Visual, and Technical Support: Knut Boehmer

00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:23 - Childhood
00:06:52 - Higher Education
00:10:45 - Effects of Background on Academic Pursuits
00:12:28 - Johns Hopkins
00:17:37 - Graduate School Process
00:20:16 - Lambert and Grayson in Chicago
00:24:45 - Coming to University of Chicago
00:31:21 - Colleagues at the University of Chicago
00:34:27 - Expeditions Around Nippur
00:42:57 - Tablet Preservation
00:52:45 - Abu Salabikh Tablets
00:55:27 - Other Published Works
01:03:09 - State of the Field
01:07:27 - Teaching
01:13:05 - Oriental Institute in the 1960s
01:25:16 - OI Apocryphal Stories
01:26:06 - Conclusion

Pennsylvania | Wikipedia audio article

Pennsylvania, officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is a state located in the northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The Appalachian Mountains run through its middle. The Commonwealth is bordered by Delaware to the southeast, Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, Lake Erie and the Canadian province of Ontario to the northwest, New York to the north, and New Jersey to the east.
Pennsylvania is the 33rd-largest state by area, and the 6th-most populous state according to the last official U.S. Census count in 2010. It is the 9th-most densely populated of the 50 states. Pennsylvania's two most populous cities are Philadelphia (1,567,872), and Pittsburgh (303,625). The state capital and its 10th largest city is Harrisburg. Pennsylvania has 140 miles (225 km) of waterfront along Lake Erie and the Delaware Estuary.The state is one of the 13 original founding states of the United States; it came into being in 1681 as a result of a royal land grant to William Penn, the son of the state's namesake. Part of Pennsylvania (along the Delaware River), together with the present State of Delaware, had earlier been organized as the Colony of New Sweden. It was the second state to ratify the United States Constitution, on December 12, 1787. Independence Hall, where the United States Declaration of Independence and United States Constitution were drafted, is located in the state's largest city of Philadelphia. During the American Civil War, the Battle of Gettysburg was fought in the south central region of the state. Valley Forge near Philadelphia was General Washington's headquarters during the bitter winter of 1777–78.

Phil Sharpe on Western's 4th President, Charles Fisher - 12/10/15

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Pennsylvania | Wikipedia audio article

This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
Pennsylvania


00:01:51 1 Geography
00:04:08 1.1 Adjacent states and province
00:04:34 2 Climate
00:05:49 3 History
00:06:28 3.1 17th century
00:10:26 3.2 18th century
00:14:26 3.3 19th century
00:17:12 3.4 20th century
00:18:06 3.5 21st century
00:18:15 4 Demographics
00:25:06 4.1 Birth data
00:25:33 4.2 Languages
00:26:26 4.2.1 Pennsylvania German language
00:27:32 4.3 Religion
00:31:02 5 Economy
00:32:50 5.1 Banking
00:33:35 5.2 Agriculture
00:34:34 5.3 Gambling
00:35:47 5.4 Film
00:36:04 6 Governance
00:36:41 6.1 Executive
00:37:18 6.2 Legislative
00:38:05 6.3 Judiciary
00:39:13 6.4 State Law Enforcement
00:39:30 6.5 Municipalities
00:42:33 6.6 Politics
00:46:05 6.6.1 Taxation
00:50:06 6.6.2 Federal Representation
00:50:28 7 Health
00:50:47 8 Education
00:51:08 8.1 Primary and secondary education
00:52:26 8.2 Higher education
00:54:08 9 Recreation
00:56:45 10 Transportation
01:00:56 11 Culture
01:01:05 11.1 Arts
01:01:13 11.2 Sports
01:05:44 11.2.1 College sports
01:08:10 11.3 Food
01:10:53 12 State symbols
01:11:49 12.1 Nicknames
01:13:07 13 Notable people
01:13:16 14 Sister regions
01:13:30 15 See also



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SUMMARY
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Pennsylvania, officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is a state located in the northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The Appalachian Mountains run through its middle. The Commonwealth is bordered by Delaware to the southeast, Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, Lake Erie and the Canadian province of Ontario to the northwest, New York to the north, and New Jersey to the east.
Pennsylvania is the 33rd-largest state by area, and the 6th-most populous state according to the last official U.S. Census count in 2010. It is the 9th-most densely populated of the 50 states. Pennsylvania's two most populous cities are Philadelphia (1,567,872), and Pittsburgh (303,625). The state capital and its 10th largest city is Harrisburg. Pennsylvania has 140 miles (225 km) of waterfront along Lake Erie and the Delaware Estuary.The state is one of the 13 original founding states of the United States; it came into being in 1681 as a result of a royal land grant to William Penn, the son of the state's namesake. Part of Pennsylvania (along the Delaware River), together with the present State of Delaware, had earlier been organized as the Colony of New Sweden. It was the second state to ratify the United States Constitution, on December 12, 1787. Independence Hall, where the United States Declaration of Independence and United States Constitution were drafted, is located in the state's largest city of Philadelphia. During the American Civil War, the Battle of Gettysburg was fought in the south central region of the state. Valley Forge near Philadelphia was General Washington's headquarters during the bitter winter of 1777–78.

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Daniel J. Doyle Oral History

An oral history interview conducted with Dr. Daniel J. Doyle, emeritus professor and master teacher at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Dr. Doyle joined the faculty in 1967 and retired from full-time teaching in 2005. In addition to teaching, Dr. Doyle served the college in numerous administrative and leadership roles. In retirement, he's been collecting oral histories in support of the college's centennial celebration. The interviewer is Elaine Lamber, director of College Information and Community Relations.

Pennsylvania | Wikipedia audio article

This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
Pennsylvania

Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.

Learning by listening is a great way to:
- increases imagination and understanding
- improves your listening skills
- improves your own spoken accent
- learn while on the move
- reduce eye strain

Now learn the vast amount of general knowledge available on Wikipedia through audio (audio article). You could even learn subconsciously by playing the audio while you are sleeping! If you are planning to listen a lot, you could try using a bone conduction headphone, or a standard speaker instead of an earphone.

You can find other Wikipedia audio articles too at:


You can upload your own Wikipedia articles through:




The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
- Socrates



SUMMARY
=======
Pennsylvania, officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is a state located in the northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The Appalachian Mountains run through its middle. The Commonwealth is bordered by Delaware to the southeast, Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, Lake Erie and the Canadian province of Ontario to the northwest, New York to the north, and New Jersey to the east.
Pennsylvania is the 33rd-largest state by area, and the 6th-most populous state according to the last official U.S. Census count in 2010. It is the 9th-most densely populated of the 50 states. Pennsylvania's two most populous cities are Philadelphia (1,567,872), and Pittsburgh (303,625). The state capital and its 10th largest city is Harrisburg. Pennsylvania has 140 miles (225 km) of waterfront along Lake Erie and the Delaware Estuary.The state is one of the 13 original founding states of the United States; it came into being in 1681 as a result of a royal land grant to William Penn, the son of the state's namesake. Part of Pennsylvania (along the Delaware River), together with the present State of Delaware, had earlier been organized as the Colony of New Sweden. It was the second state to ratify the United States Constitution, on December 12, 1787. Independence Hall, where the United States Declaration of Independence and United States Constitution were drafted, is located in the state's largest city of Philadelphia. During the American Civil War, the Battle of Gettysburg was fought in the south central region of the state. Valley Forge near Philadelphia was General Washington's headquarters during the bitter winter of 1777–78.