Oral histories of Myanmar - life stories; some starting as far back as the late 1920’s.From my years of involvement in Myanmar I have become aware of the increasing scarcity of the generation of Myanma citizens who were born during the colonial period and have lived through the tumultuous years since that time. For me, these men and women are "national treasures" whose experience, perseverance and wisdom gained during their long lives will be lost unless we capture their stories in some way. To this end I have decided to interview a number of these elderly citizens. My hope is that these interviews will be of interest to historians, sociologists and other researchers in the future as well as for the family and friends of those interviewed.
Dr Than Oo, born 1928, prominent educator, former DG of Basic Education, the key player in raising the literacy rate in Burma in the 1960's and for the re-establishing of the teaching of English to primary school children after a gap of many years.
Dr Than Oo, born 1928, prominent educator, former DG of Basic Education, the key player in raising the literacy rate in Burma in the 1960's and for the re-establishing of the teaching of English to primary school children after a gap of many years, former Chairman of the Academy of Arts and SciencePlease feel free to contact me with suggested interviewees at church.peter@gmail.com.Thank you for listening .Peter Church
3/5/2018 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 26 seconds
Dr Hla Maung, born 1929, Economist, former DG in Ministry of Planning and Finance, former Ambassador to UK and several other countries, Senior Patron of Interfaith Dialogue Group of Myanmar, Member of Academy of Arts and Science
Dr Hla Maung, born 1929, Economist, former DG in Ministry of Planning and Finance, former Ambassador to UK and several other countries, Senior Patron of Interfaith Dialogue Group of Myanmar, Member of Academy of Arts and SciencePlease feel free to contact me with suggested interviewees at church.peter@gmail.com.Thank you for listening .Peter Church
2/17/2018 • 1 hour, 51 minutes, 54 seconds
U Tin Myint, born 1939, geologist - oil and gas, former Director Offshore in Myanmar Oil and Gas Enterprise (MOGE) and son of U Razak, the independence leader, assassinated on 19 July, 1947 together with General Aung San (the father of Daw Aung San Suu Ky
U Tin Myint, geologist - oil and gas, former Director Offshore in Myanmar Oil and Gas Enterprise (MOGE) and son of U Razak, the independence leader, assassinated on 19 July, 1947 together with General Aung San (the father of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi)Please feel free to contact me with suggested interviewees at church.peter@gmail.com.Thank you for listening .Peter Church
2/17/2018 • 1 hour, 4 seconds
U Maung Maung Soe Tint, born 1933, views on war and nationalism, student activist, educationalist, Ambassador to Australia but recalled for criticism of junta for handling of student unrest in 1988 and Chairman of Border Area Dev Assocn
U Maung Maung Soe Tint, born 1933, views on WW2 and nationalism, student activist, educationalist, Ambassador to Australia but recalled for criticism of junta for handling of student unrest in 1988 and Chairman of Border Area Dev AssocIationPlease feel free to contact me with suggested interviewees at church.peter@gmail.com.Thank you for listening .Peter Church
12/14/2017 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 13 seconds
U Than Htay, born 1932, views on colonial and Japanese occupation of Burma, geologist, retired as Deputy Director General of Department of Geological Survey and Mineral Exploration in Ministry of Mines - life story
Please feel free to contact me with suggested interviewees at church.peter@gmail.com.Thank you for listening .Peter Church
12/8/2017 • 59 minutes, 27 seconds
U Chit Myint, born 1930, Mining Engineer, retired in 1991 as Division Engineer, Mining Enterprise 2 - life story
Please feel free to contact me with suggested interviewees at church.peter@gmail.com.Thank you for listening .Peter Church
12/7/2017 • 57 minutes, 31 seconds
U Soe Mra born 1940, former Director General of Mines, retired 2006 , balance of life story including his experience as a champion athlete (pole vault) in late 1950's and early 1960's
Please feel free to contact me with suggested interviewees at church.peter@gmail.com.Thank you for listening .Peter Church
12/5/2017 • 44 minutes, 24 seconds
U Soe Mra, born 1940, former Director General of Mines, retired 2006 - part one of life story
Please feel free to contact me with suggested interviewees at church.peter@gmail.com.Thank you for listening .Peter Church
12/5/2017 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 43 seconds
Sithu U Thaw Kaung, born 1937, Chief Librarian Myanmar Universities Central Library, historian, author, professor, awarded title of Sithu in 2012 for contribution to Myanmar - life story
Please feel free to contact me with suggested interviewees at church.peter@gmail.com.Thank you for listening .Peter Church
12/5/2017 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 18 seconds
U Myint Thein, born 1937, former Myanmar Deputy Minister of Mines 1992 to 2006 -life story
Please feel free to contact me with suggested interviewees at church.peter@gmail.com.Thank you for listening .Peter Church
12/4/2017 • 1 hour, 58 minutes, 59 seconds
U Myint Thein, born 1937, former Myanmar Deputy Minister of Mines 1992-2006 - day to day operation of the Ministry
Please feel free to contact me with suggested interviewees at church.peter@gmail.com.Thank you for listening .Peter Church
12/4/2017 • 50 minutes, 40 seconds
U Ko Ko Than -born 1930. Former Deputy Minister of Mines - life story
U Ko Ko Than was born in 1930. He spent his career in the mining sector from which he retired as Deputy Minister of Mines. Deputy Minister was the most senior position in most ministries during military rule. Ministers during that period were almost all military officers.Please feel free to contact me with suggested interviewees at church.peter@gmail.com.Thank you for listening .Peter Church
