Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Memory Project (collection) Description An account of the resource "The Memory Project is an exciting, innovative arts programme that uses drama and theatre to deal with the past and build pathways for the future and to promote peace, reconciliation and mutual understanding in Northern Ireland and the southern border counties. The project is run by Smashing Times Theatre Company in collaboration with Corrymeela Community / Irish Peace Centres and is funded through the EU’s European Regional Development fund through the PEACE III Programme for Peace and Reconciliation managed by the Special EU Programmes Body. The project consists of a series of creative storytelling happenings, workshops and dramatic performances, along with a television documentary which will be made to record the process." (from the Smashing Times Theatre Company website) In addition to the 12 filmed interviews (involving 15 interviewees), the project also produced an hour-long documentary entitled 'The Memory Project: Stories from the Shadows' which documented the work of the theatre company, over the course of two years, as it carried out the project. Two theatre productions were also presented as part of The Memory Project. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Smashing Times Theatre Company Ltd. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Smashing Times Theatre Company Ltd. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2015 URL Non DC - URL of Organisation / Project http://www.smashingtimes.ie/page-2/page-2a/ Stories Collected Non DC - Number of stories recorded as part of the project. 12 Stories Deposited Non DC - Number of stories deposited with Accounts of the Conflict. 11 Collection Permission Form Non DC - Collection permission form signed and returned. Yes (signed: 10 November 2015) Delayed Access Non DC - Yes/No on request for delayed access. No Availability Online Non DC - Availabilty Status (deposited, delayed, external, cain) deposited Permission Form Scanned Non DC - Scan of permission form uploaded to archive. Yes Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Story Title The title, if any, of the story or account. Untitled Story, by Charlie McMenamin Story Available Y/N Yes Story Format Main format of the story (video; audio; etc.). Video Story Source Source of where the story can be found. The story has been deposited with Accounts of the Conflict. Film interview available at website: https://vimeo.com/120173435 Interview transcript also available: http://www.smashingtimes.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Interview-with-Charlie-McMenamin-transcript-The-Memory-Project-Smashing-Times-Theatre-Company.pdf Interviewee Surname McMenamin Interviewee Forename(s) Charlie Interviewee Gender Male Ind Permission Form Yes/No - Individual permission form signed and returned to Accounts. Yes (signed: 7 December 2015) Ind Delay Access Y/N Y/N for individual story-teller delayed access request (check signed permission form) No (open access) Ind Form Uploaded Scanned copy of paper form for preservation alongside the stories. Yes Religion Religion / denomination that the interviewee was brought up in. Catholic Birth Country Country of birth if mentioned (or make assessment based on interview). Northern Ireland Previous Address Previous address (during conflict / story). Bogside, Derry, Northern Ireland; Creggan, Derry, Northern Ireland. Status Details of status of interviewee during conflict (civilian; security force; combatant; paramilitary; political party; loyal order; etc.). Civilian Story Abstract Text from any publicly available abstract which describes the story. Charlie McMenamin gives an account of the impact of the Troubles. He recounts his experience of being arrested in April 1978 when he was 16 years of age and being falsely charged with attempted murder. Charlie served three years in prison. In April 2007 his case went before the Criminal Cases Review Commission and the conviction was overturned by the Court of Appeal. Themes/Topics Mentioned Major Themes/Topics first, then sub-themes and topics. Miscarriage of Justice Events Mentioned Major events mentioned. Bloody Sunday (30 January 1972) Organisations Mentioned Main organisations mentioned. British Army (BA); Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC); Peace and Reconciliation Group (PRG); Alexander House Interface Group Dates Mentioned Specific dates, or ranges. 30 January 1972; April 1978 [1970s] Specific Deaths Mentioned Details of any specific deaths mentioned. Kieran Doherty (24 February 2010) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Untitled Story, by Charlie McMenamin (story details) Description An account of the resource The video interview with Charlie McMenamin was carried out by Smashing Times Theatre Company Ltd. as part of The Memory Project. It is one of 12 video interviews. The film interview was recorded at Gasyards Arts Centre, Derry on 23 November 2013. Charlie McMenamin, recounts his conviction at the age of 16 in 1978 for killings during the Troubles and how this was overturned by the Court of Appeal in April 2007. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Smashing Times Theatre Company Ltd. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Smashing Times Theatre Company Ltd. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Video Language A language of the resource English Availability Online Non DC - Availabilty Status (deposited, delayed, external, cain) deposited CAIN Links Non DC - Links to related information on CAIN CAIN: Draft List of Deaths Related to the Conflict in 2010: <a class="lightwindow page-options" title="Additional related information on the CAIN Web site" href="https://cain.ulster.ac.uk/issues/violence/deaths2010draft.htm" target="_blank">Kieran Doherty</a> (24 February 2010) Memory Project Smashing Times