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    "title": {
        "media": {
          "url": "/GCCB-Georgia-Dentel-Project/assets/img/GDPtestheader1.png",
          "alt": "Georgia Dentel and Grinnell Concerts History, 1960-2001 - Interviews",
          "caption": null,
          "credit": "Georgia Dentel and Grinnell Concerts History, 1960-2001 - Interviews"
        },
        "text": {
          "headline": "Georgia Dentel and Grinnell Concerts History, 1960-2001 - Interviews Timeline",
          "text": "Georgia Dentel was an enigmatic but influential figure of Grinnell College. During her service at Grinnell College, she heavily influenced and enriched the campus culture and student life. Remarkably, Georgia Dentel booked countless concerts performed by top-notch artists and films in various genres when her budget was limited by the college's financial conditions. However, Georgia was rarely mentioned in archives. Her contributions to the college were rarely documented, and she remained as a mysterious figure.\nTherefore, the goal of this oral history project is to honor Georgia Dentel and her dedication to both Grinnell College and its students. In this project, we will provide a biography of Georgia Dentel, a timeline of the events that she booked, and Grinnell alumni's accounts of Georgia and her influences on Grinnell College."
        }
    },
    "events": [
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          "alt": "Wall describes her time as a Grinnell student, focusing on her experiance as a female student, the changes that occured following Title IX passing, and her role in the student government. ",
          "caption": "Kit Wall '77 Oral History Interview for the Georgia Dentel Project",
          "link": "/GCCB-Georgia-Dentel-Project/items/dg_1750784116.html"
        },
        "start_date": { 
          
          "year": "1977"
        },
        "text": {
          "headline": "Kit Wall '77 Oral History Interview for the Georgia Dentel Project",
          "text": "Wall describes her time as a Grinnell student, focusing on her experiance as a female student, the changes that occured following Title IX passing, and her role in the student government. "
        }
      },{
        "media": {
          "url": "https://collectionbuilder.blob.core.windows.net/smalls/gc_media_SMALL.jpeg",
          "alt": "Senn describes his experiance as a student and alumni at Grinnell College with a focus on student culture and the role of community events on campus.",
          "caption": "Ed Senn '79 History Interview for the Georgia Dentel Project",
          "link": "/GCCB-Georgia-Dentel-Project/items/dg_1752254537.html"
        },
        "start_date": { 
          
          "year": "1979"
        },
        "text": {
          "headline": "Ed Senn '79 History Interview for the Georgia Dentel Project",
          "text": "Senn describes his experiance as a student and alumni at Grinnell College with a focus on student culture and the role of community events on campus."
        }
      },{
        "media": {
          "url": "https://collectionbuilder.blob.core.windows.net/smalls/gc_media_SMALL.jpeg",
          "alt": "Miller describes his time as a student at Grinnell College and as an student employee running the film programming for Grinnell Students. He discribes his work with Georgia Dentel, the logistics of running film programming, and the perspecive that his student employment gave him.",
          "caption": "F Hudson Miller '80 Oral History Interview for the Georgia Dentel Project",
          "link": "/GCCB-Georgia-Dentel-Project/items/dg_1752254642.html"
        },
        "start_date": { 
          
          "year": "1980"
        },
        "text": {
          "headline": "F Hudson Miller '80 Oral History Interview for the Georgia Dentel Project",
          "text": "Miller describes his time as a student at Grinnell College and as an student employee running the film programming for Grinnell Students. He discribes his work with Georgia Dentel, the logistics of running film programming, and the perspecive that his student employment gave him."
        }
      },{
        "media": {
          "url": "https://collectionbuilder.blob.core.windows.net/smalls/gc_media_SMALL.jpeg",
          "alt": "Ricketts recalls her time working under Georgia Dentel as a student at Grinnell College. She mentions her experiance with Dentels attempted firing and the importance of having a female role model as an undergraduate.",
          "caption": "Althea Ricketts '86 Oral History Interview for the Georgia Dentel Project",
          "link": "/GCCB-Georgia-Dentel-Project/items/dg_1752254652.html"
        },
        "start_date": { 
          
          "year": "1986"
        },
        "text": {
          "headline": "Althea Ricketts '86 Oral History Interview for the Georgia Dentel Project",
          "text": "Ricketts recalls her time working under Georgia Dentel as a student at Grinnell College. She mentions her experiance with Dentels attempted firing and the importance of having a female role model as an undergraduate."
        }
      },{
        "media": {
          "url": "https://collectionbuilder.blob.core.windows.net/smalls/gc_media_SMALL.jpeg",
          "alt": "Render discusses his close, personal relationships with Georgia Dentel and his experience as Social Coordinator.",
          "caption": "Bob Render '77 Oral History Interview for the Georgia Dentel Project",
          "link": "/GCCB-Georgia-Dentel-Project/items/dg_1752254667.html"
        },
        "start_date": { 
          
          "year": "1977"
        },
        "text": {
          "headline": "Bob Render '77 Oral History Interview for the Georgia Dentel Project",
          "text": "Render discusses his close, personal relationships with Georgia Dentel and his experience as Social Coordinator."
        }
      },{
        "media": {
          "url": "https://collectionbuilder.blob.core.windows.net/smalls/gc_media_SMALL.jpeg",
          "alt": "Dr. James Kissane '52 is an alumnus of Grinnell College and former Professor in the Grinnell College English Department from 1956 into the early 2000s. This interview discusses his time on the Public Events Committee alongside Georgia Dentel, the impact of classical music and orchestras on campus culture, and reflections on college life in the late 1940s and early 1950s in relation to the GI Bill, gender, and academics.",
          "caption": "James Kissane '52 History Interview for the Georgia Dentel Project",
          "link": "/GCCB-Georgia-Dentel-Project/items/dg_1751326421.html"
        },
        "start_date": { 
          
          "year": "1952"
        },
        "text": {
          "headline": "James Kissane '52 History Interview for the Georgia Dentel Project",
          "text": "Dr. James Kissane '52 is an alumnus of Grinnell College and former Professor in the Grinnell College English Department from 1956 into the early 2000s. This interview discusses his time on the Public Events Committee alongside Georgia Dentel, the impact of classical music and orchestras on campus culture, and reflections on college life in the late 1940s and early 1950s in relation to the GI Bill, gender, and academics."
        }
      },{
        "media": {
          "url": "https://collectionbuilder.blob.core.windows.net/smalls/gc_media_SMALL.jpeg",
          "alt": "Peterson discusses his experience as a visiting musician at Grinnell and also a student interested in the music scene. He shares stories of his experience with Fusiaion Jazz and seing performances from Cecil Taylor, Herbie Hancock, and others.",
          "caption": "John Peterson '70 aka Captain Wa Wah History Interview for the Georgia Dentel Project",
          "link": "/GCCB-Georgia-Dentel-Project/items/dg_1752254695.html"
        },
        "start_date": { 
          
          "year": "1970"
        },
        "text": {
          "headline": "John Peterson '70 aka Captain Wa Wah History Interview for the Georgia Dentel Project",
          "text": "Peterson discusses his experience as a visiting musician at Grinnell and also a student interested in the music scene. He shares stories of his experience with Fusiaion Jazz and seing performances from Cecil Taylor, Herbie Hancock, and others."
        }
      },{
        "media": {
          "url": "https://collectionbuilder.blob.core.windows.net/smalls/gc_media_SMALL.jpeg",
          "alt": "Klatz describes his experiece as Concerts Chair in the early 80s. He talks about booking the Shakin' Pyramids and conflicts Georgia Dentel had with the administration.",
          "caption": "Dan Klatz '84 Oral History Interview for the Georgia Dentel Project",
          "link": "/GCCB-Georgia-Dentel-Project/items/dg_1753074528.html"
        },
        "start_date": { 
          
          "year": "1984"
        },
        "text": {
          "headline": "Dan Klatz '84 Oral History Interview for the Georgia Dentel Project",
          "text": "Klatz describes his experiece as Concerts Chair in the early 80s. He talks about booking the Shakin' Pyramids and conflicts Georgia Dentel had with the administration."
        }
      },{
        "media": {
          "url": "https://collectionbuilder.blob.core.windows.net/smalls/gc_media_SMALL.jpeg",
          "alt": "Larsen describes his experiance working with Dentel in his position as Concerts chair as well as a KDIC DJ. He also shares memorable concerts from his time as a student.",
          "caption": "Leif Larsen '88 Oral History Interview for the Georgia Dentel Project",
          "link": "/GCCB-Georgia-Dentel-Project/items/dg_1763646599.html"
        },
        "start_date": { 
          
          "year": "1988"
        },
        "text": {
          "headline": "Leif Larsen '88 Oral History Interview for the Georgia Dentel Project",
          "text": "Larsen describes his experiance working with Dentel in his position as Concerts chair as well as a KDIC DJ. He also shares memorable concerts from his time as a student."
        }
      },{
        "media": {
          "url": "https://collectionbuilder.blob.core.windows.net/smalls/gc_media_SMALL.jpeg",
          "alt": "Rob Killion is an alumnus of Grinnell College from 1990 and former SGA Vice President. This interview discusses his involvement with the removal of Georgia Dentel from student concerts bookings during his tenure on SGA, as well as other milestone events in Grinnell's history in his time. These include the same-sex kiss-in over Melanie Colley's petition to live off campus with her lesbian partner, a black student forum, and a few memorable bands.",
          "caption": "Rob Killion '90 Oral History Interview for the Georgia Dentel Project",
          "link": "/GCCB-Georgia-Dentel-Project/items/dg_1763646674.html"
        },
        "start_date": { 
          
          "year": "1990"
        },
        "text": {
          "headline": "Rob Killion '90 Oral History Interview for the Georgia Dentel Project",
          "text": "Rob Killion is an alumnus of Grinnell College from 1990 and former SGA Vice President. This interview discusses his involvement with the removal of Georgia Dentel from student concerts bookings during his tenure on SGA, as well as other milestone events in Grinnell's history in his time. These include the same-sex kiss-in over Melanie Colley's petition to live off campus with her lesbian partner, a black student forum, and a few memorable bands."
        }
      },{
        "media": {
          "url": "https://collectionbuilder.blob.core.windows.net/smalls/gc_media_SMALL.jpeg",
          "alt": "Meltzer describes his time as Concert Chair in the mid 70s. He discusses facilitating the Bruce Springsteen Concert and performances by Jazz musicans like Charles Mingus.",
          "caption": "Dan Meltzer '77 Oral History Interview for the Georgia Dentel Project",
          "link": "/GCCB-Georgia-Dentel-Project/items/dg_1763646683.html"
        },
        "start_date": { 
          
          "year": "1977"
        },
        "text": {
          "headline": "Dan Meltzer '77 Oral History Interview for the Georgia Dentel Project",
          "text": "Meltzer describes his time as Concert Chair in the mid 70s. He discusses facilitating the Bruce Springsteen Concert and performances by Jazz musicans like Charles Mingus."
        }
      },{
        "media": {
          "url": "https://collectionbuilder.blob.core.windows.net/smalls/gc_media_SMALL.jpeg",
          "alt": "Perlman describes his time as Concerts Chair. He talks about the transition with Dentel out of Concerts Programming. He discusses how he worked with Student Affairs and SGA to create concert programming.",
          "caption": "Sam Perlman '90 Oral History Interview for the Georgia Dentel Project",
          "link": "/GCCB-Georgia-Dentel-Project/items/dg_1763646704.html"
        },
        "start_date": { 
          
          "year": "1990"
        },
        "text": {
          "headline": "Sam Perlman '90 Oral History Interview for the Georgia Dentel Project",
          "text": "Perlman describes his time as Concerts Chair. He talks about the transition with Dentel out of Concerts Programming. He discusses how he worked with Student Affairs and SGA to create concert programming."
        }
      },{
        "media": {
          "url": "https://gqhp.blob.core.windows.net/$web/dg_1752254676.mp3",
          "alt": "Irwin discusses his time as a student and concerts coordinator, describing the fun and excitement of working alongside Georgia Dentel. He explains how learning the comings and goings of the music industry eventually led him to his own career as a professional musician.",
          "caption": "Pat Irwin  '77 Oral History Interview for the Georgia Dental Project",
          "link": "/GCCB-Georgia-Dentel-Project/items/dg_1752254676.html"
        },
        "start_date": { 
          
          "year": "1977"
        },
        "text": {
          "headline": "Pat Irwin  '77 Oral History Interview for the Georgia Dental Project",
          "text": "Irwin discusses his time as a student and concerts coordinator, describing the fun and excitement of working alongside Georgia Dentel. He explains how learning the comings and goings of the music industry eventually led him to his own career as a professional musician."
        }
      },{
        "media": {
          "url": "https://gqhp.blob.core.windows.net/$web/dg_1752254686.mp3",
          "alt": "Jeff Phelps, a 1973 Grinnell College graduate, discusses his involvement in the college's concert program, particularly as North Lounge coordinator. He highlights Georgia's crucial role in organizing concerts, including securing bands like The Jackson Five and Jefferson Airplane. He shares personal anecdotes about the community's reaction to concerts and the impact of Georgia's booking skills. Jeff emphasizes Georgia's influence on his love for live music and her significant contributions to the college's cultural scene.",
          "caption": "Jeff Phelps '71 Oral History Interview for the Georgia Dental Project",
          "link": "/GCCB-Georgia-Dentel-Project/items/dg_1752254686.html"
        },
        "start_date": { 
          
          "year": "1971"
        },
        "text": {
          "headline": "Jeff Phelps '71 Oral History Interview for the Georgia Dental Project",
          "text": "Jeff Phelps, a 1973 Grinnell College graduate, discusses his involvement in the college's concert program, particularly as North Lounge coordinator. He highlights Georgia's crucial role in organizing concerts, including securing bands like The Jackson Five and Jefferson Airplane. He shares personal anecdotes about the community's reaction to concerts and the impact of Georgia's booking skills. Jeff emphasizes Georgia's influence on his love for live music and her significant contributions to the college's cultural scene."
        }
      }
    ]
}