William Hodge Papers and Photographs
1961-2002
WVM Mss 676
6 linear ft. (15 archives boxes and 1 oversized folder) of papers, 0.2 linear ft. (1 archives box) of photographs.
Wisconsin Veterans Museum
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Papers of Dr. William Hodge, a cultural anthropologist from Oshkosh, Wisconsin who helped Indochinese refugees, especially the Vietnamese and the Hmong, with assimilation and adjustment to life in the United States; particularly focusing on their mental health and educational needs. Hodge served as a consultant on a variety of projects and the collection includes his files related to the Middlepath Project, pertaining to the mental health and psychological adjustment of refugees; Project Get Acquainted, enhancing the educational experience of South East Asian refugees in Oshkosh; and the Oshkosh Lao/Hmong American Association, fostering community understanding. The collection also includes research files covering topics like history, culture, language acquisition, and education both about and for refugees. There are also materials about English as a Second Language (ESL), Limited English Proficient (LEP), and physical and mental health. Information about the Vietnam War and political situation in Southeast Asia is found in the Middlepath, history, and education materials. Particularly complete are newspaper clippings and magazine articles addressing issues facing Hmong refugees in Wisconsin such as crime, gang activity, drug use, law and legal problems, culture, racism, prejudice, and discrimination. Other topics include welfare, Hmong traditions, and Hmong in the workforce. Vertical file materials related to Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand are also included. Hodge's background in cultural anthropology is reflected in scattered speeches and writings.
English
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