Session 1, Part 1. This oral history interview with Prashant Kakad was conducted by Sankar Raman on July 20, 2017. The interview was recorded for The Immigrant Story, an organization that documents and archives the stories of immigrants and refugees in the United States. In this part of the interview, Kakad discusses his early life in India, including his father’s career in the Air Force and later as a police officer in Bombay. He describes life in Bombay as a teenager, the pressure to succeed at education in the sciences, and his passion for music and dance. He talks about competing in singing competitions in high school, attending Institute of Chemical Technology in Mumbai, and organizing cultural events at his college. He describes applying to Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.

Session 1, Part 2. This oral history interview with Prashant Kakad was conducted by Sankar Raman on July 20, 2017. The interview was recorded for The Immigrant Story, an organization that documents and archives the stories of immigrants and refugees in the United States. In this part of the interview, Kakad discusses his experience studying polymer science and working as a research assistant at Cornell University. He talks about adjusting to life in the United States, realizing that he didn’t want to pursue a career in chemical engineering, and rediscovering his passion for dance and music. He discusses dealing with body image issues and depression. He then talks about moving to Hillsboro, Oregon, and working for Intel; learning and performing classical Indian singing; and teaching his own dance choreography based on Bollywood music. He also gives a brief history of Bollywood music. He describes quitting his job at Intel in 2009 and beginning his career as a DJ. He then talks about the process of getting his green card. He closes the interview by discussing people who helped him succeed.

A group of young people square dancing on a stage, during the Columbia County Centennial Fair in St. Helens. They appear to be switching partners as seated people watch from the other side of the stage. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, August 6, 1954 (negative 1 of 11).

Sammy Colwash of Warm Springs performs a Hoop dance during the Columbia County Centennial Fair in St. Helens. He has several hoops interlaced around his body as other Indigenous Americans watch from the background. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, August 6, 1954 (negative 5 of 11).

A group of young indigenous American dancers at the Pendleton Round-Up. Several of the young men are wearing feathered headdresses and breechcloths Spectators can be seen at the far side of the arena (negative 16 of 18).

Young people dancing on a grass field during the Pendleton Round-Up (square dancing?). A young woman at the front of the group is wearing a blouse and long skirt, while extending both arms. Spectators can be seen at the far side of the arena. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, September 12, 1952 (negative 11 of 18).

A band performs for dancers during the Pendleton Round-up. A crowd can be seen gathered on a street, some of them dancing alone or with a partner. Several neon business signs can be seen at either side of the street (negative 10 of 24).

Dr. Miner Patton, Portland Woodlawn School principal, dances with student Dianna Bennard. They face towards one another, while Patton extends one leg and holds the hand of Bennard. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, March 12, 1950 (negative 1 of 7).

Woodlawn students practicing New England style longways dances. A student wearing a long dress stands at the left side of the frame, watching couples of 7th and 8th grade students dance together. The group appears to be in a school gym. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, March 12, 1950 (negative 4 of 7).

Young people at the Town Club for a dinner, before an Assembly dance at the Waverley Country Club in Portland. Seated from left to right: Robert Healy, Lil Adams, and Jacqueline Miller. Standing from left to right: Philip Miller, Mitchell Drake, and Harriet Bouvy. The women are wearing formal dresses, while the men tuxedos. A similar photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, December 28, 1949 (negative 10 of 19).

Two young women at the Town Club for a dinner, before an Assembly dance at the Waverley Country Club in Portland. Both are smoking cigarettes and wearing long chiffon dresses. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, December 28, 1949 (negative 2 of 19).

People from the Portland “O-NO” Club demonstrate folk dancing at the Meyer & Frank department store, as part of the City of Portland, Bureau of Parks Recreation Week. Several couples can be seen dancing in a circle, below a banner that reads “Recreation Week, April 12-17” (negative 4 of 4).

People from the Portland “O-NO” Club demonstrate folk dancing at the Meyer & Frank department store, as part of the City of Portland, Bureau of Parks Recreation Week. A group pf people can be seen dancing in a circle with clasped hands while other watch (negative 1 of 4).

People from the Portland “O-NO” Club demonstrate folk dancing at the Meyer & Frank department store, as part of the City of Portland, Bureau of Parks Recreation Week. Several couples can be seen dancing in a circle (negative 2 of 4).

People dancing during a class at the Peninsula Park community house, directed by Margo Wright. Several people are holding hands (negative 2 of 2).

Photograph showing five unidentified Portland entertainers, slated to perform at a Navy sponsored street dance on S.W. 6th Avenue in Portland. Three women in matching outfits are seated, behind which stand two men in suits, who are each holding one side of magazine (negative 1 of 3).

Photograph showing party-goers in costume at the Artists Ball at Alderwood Golf Club in Northeast Portland. A woman wearing a sequined top and bottom dances in front of onlookers, some seated on the ground. The floor is littered with paper streamers (negative 18 of 19).

Photograph showing party-goers in costume at the Artists Ball at Alderwood Golf Club in Northeast Portland. A band is playing while people dance, and cartoon posters are on the walls. A couple near the center of the frame face towards the camera (negative 14 of 19).

Photograph showing people dancing at an anniversary party for Town Club in Portland. Couples are dancing on a raised wooden floor, beyond which tables and seated people can be seen (negative 1 of 16).

Session 1. Philips discusses his involvement (since the 1980s) with the Rosetown Ramblers, a gay & lesbian square dancing club and with the leather & S/M community.

Transcript. Philips discusses his involvement (since the 1980s) with the Rosetown Ramblers, a gay & lesbian square dancing club and with the leather & S/M community.

Session 1. Hawes discusses his involvement (since the mid-1980s) with the Rosetown Ramblers, a Portland chapter of the Gay & Lesbian Square Dancing Association.

Transcript. Hawes discusses his involvement (since the mid-1980s) with the Rosetown Ramblers, a Portland chapter of the Gay & Lesbian Square Dancing Association.